. Judging farm animals . Livestock. CHAPTER XX. JUDGING BEEF TYPE OF CATTLE BY SCALE OP POINTS. Method in judging the beef animal is of prime im- portance, and the scale of points indicates the course of observation. In British shows it is quite customary to start the judging by walking the cattle about a ring, with the judge in the center to make observations as the animals pass by. In America we use this method but little, doing most of the examination with the cattle in standing posture. One can more fairly measure the merits of an animal if given critical examination both at rest and walki
. Judging farm animals . Livestock. CHAPTER XX. JUDGING BEEF TYPE OF CATTLE BY SCALE OP POINTS. Method in judging the beef animal is of prime im- portance, and the scale of points indicates the course of observation. In British shows it is quite customary to start the judging by walking the cattle about a ring, with the judge in the center to make observations as the animals pass by. In America we use this method but little, doing most of the examination with the cattle in standing posture. One can more fairly measure the merits of an animal if given critical examination both at rest and walking. Under the walk the harmony of proportions and adjustment of parts are more clearly seen than they would be otherwise. When at rest the animal should stand on all fours with equal ease, each leg being in good position, so that the back and top lines show to best advantage. The order of usual. Fig. 124.—"When at rest the animal should stand on all fours with equal ease, each leg being in good ; 227. 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 Plumb, Charles S. (Charles Sumner), 1860-1939. New York : Orange Judd Company
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