. Breeding of farm animals. Livestock. 200 BREEDING OF FARM ANIMALS stimulating improvement is emphasized by the interest shown in our town, county, state, national and interna- tional expositions. Were they not powerful factors in the improvement and advancement of the breeds of farm animals, they would not be so universally recognized or so extensively patronized by either the exhibitors or breeders. The fact that a successful show yard career adds greatly to an animal's commercial value as an individual,. Fig. 65—Beef Cattle Parade on Show Grounds as well as to the economic value of the get
. Breeding of farm animals. Livestock. 200 BREEDING OF FARM ANIMALS stimulating improvement is emphasized by the interest shown in our town, county, state, national and interna- tional expositions. Were they not powerful factors in the improvement and advancement of the breeds of farm animals, they would not be so universally recognized or so extensively patronized by either the exhibitors or breeders. The fact that a successful show yard career adds greatly to an animal's commercial value as an individual,. Fig. 65—Beef Cattle Parade on Show Grounds as well as to the economic value of the get afterwards, stimulates much interest among the exhibitors, and each tries to outdo the other. This competition results in maximum development of the individuals and brings out the best animals of the various breeds. Further, such expositions have been very useful in familiarizing the people at large with breed characteristics and in provid- ing an opportunity to compare one breed with another. British methods.—Following the formation and de- velopment of the Thoroughbred horse, Britain enjoyed an era of live stock improvement which resulted in the organization of more than a score of separate and distinct breeds of farm animals, including horses, cattle, sheep and swine. Since we import from Britain large numbers. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Harper, Merritt Wesley, 1877-. New York, Orange Judd
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