. History of Hereford cattle : proven conclusively the oldest of improved breeds . Hereford cattle. HISTOEY OF HEREFORD CATTLE 75 ox fattened with grass and hay only m the short- est time from the ; A committee of management of-fifteen mem- bers was appointed. 1800. The pieces of plate oifered this year as prizes were divided between vegetable-fed and cake and corn-fed cattle, under 150 stone (2,100 lbs.), and above 80 stone (1,300 lbs.), also above 150 stone (2,100 lbs.), and varied in value from 20 guineas ($100) down to 10 guineas ($50). The pieces of plate offered as prizes for s
. History of Hereford cattle : proven conclusively the oldest of improved breeds . Hereford cattle. HISTOEY OF HEREFORD CATTLE 75 ox fattened with grass and hay only m the short- est time from the ; A committee of management of-fifteen mem- bers was appointed. 1800. The pieces of plate oifered this year as prizes were divided between vegetable-fed and cake and corn-fed cattle, under 150 stone (2,100 lbs.), and above 80 stone (1,300 lbs.), also above 150 stone (2,100 lbs.), and varied in value from 20 guineas ($100) down to 10 guineas ($50). The pieces of plate offered as prizes for sheep were for wethers fed the same as the cattle, and were of the value of 12 guineas ($60), and 8 guineas ($40). The judges had to select the two best animals, each class to remain for public exhibition. (1| 63) The owners of prize animals were expected to agree with the butchers that the "judges have full power to inspect the killing, for the purpose of ascertaining the weight of each ani- mal, distinguishing the fore and hind quarters, the tallow, hide, pelt, or offal, including blood, etc., or by some other satisfactory mode, to as- certain the comparative live and dead weights," and, having ascertained such points, the judges were, then to decide which was to be placed the first, and which the second best in each class, and report accordinglv. The exhibitors were requested also to furnish an account of the "breed, age, time of fatten- ing, sort of food, and the time the animals had eaten cake or corn," etc. Early maturity m sheep was to be particularly considered. The butchers having objected to the condi- tions respecting the weights, and having de- clared that they would not buy the animals under such an engagement, it was resolved that this be not insisted on, but that the proprietors and purchasers be requested to furnish such in- formation to the judges as may enable them and the public to decide as accurately as pos- sible on the respective points
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