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respect than any other. I also feel that experiments in this line will 
be of greater value than almost any others that can be made with any 
breed of cattle. This matter has been brought to our attention before 
it has been acted upon by any of the other associations, and it seems 
to me that prompt and favorable action on the part of this body would 
tend to place us before that institution in a favorable light, showing our 
hearty cooperation, and we would not fail to get a fair and just, and it 
seems to mea valuable, report, which would be to the advantage of our 
breed, providing we can furnish the right animals. The important 
thing to be considered is the kind of animals we shall furnish. He 
does not ask us to contribute any animals, but he asks us in what 
manner animals may be obtained by the Experiment Station at the 
least possible expense. If it is left for those gentlemen to*purchase 
their own cattle, I am afraid they will not purchase as judiciously 
as itis for the interest of this association to have it done, and it 
seems to me proper to refer this matter to the board of officers, to 
make such selection of animals as they deem best; for instance, 
two animals for beef purposes, adapted to that particular purpose; 
and instead of two females, I would suggest four, and let the propo- 
sition be made with the understanding that we comply with this. We 
make a report to them that we will furnish four females and two 
males, providing any four other breeds of those mentioned by him 
will do the same. That would be my idea of making the report. 
Mr. Yeomans.—I think the interest of the association would be 
better served to have the number not less than four, and, perhaps, if 
the board of officers have charge, they might say four, more or less, 
_ and I would suggest that if there are no competitors there, it would 
be almost folly to send animals and have to pay for them; but if there 
are two or more breeds willing to come in as competitors — not 
necessarily four, but two or more —I would favor it. 
The Presipent.—As the chair understands the motion of Mr. 
Powell, and the remarks which have followed it, the question before 
us is that the association is ready to enter into competition with any 
other breeds that may be sent there. Are you ready for the question? 
The question was called for, and carried as stated by the president. 
Recently the American Jersey Cattle Club, of New York, have 
agreed to select, through a committee, four females of their breed, 
which are to be presented to the New York Agricultural Experi- 
ment Station for the proposed test; and I have assurances that 
a representatives of the Guernsey cattle will be selected for such 

4 _ purpose with equal care. 
