. History of Hereford cattle : proven conclusively the oldest of improved breeds . Hereford cattle. HISTORY OF HEKEFORD CATTLE n ceived from the Duke of Bedford, stating his determination to withdraw from the club, and to discontinue the Bedfordian prizes, and ex- pressing his opinion that "the advantages which on the first formation of the institution were held out to the public have been amply realized and that any further incentive to improve the breeds. of cattle, sheep, and swine is become wholly useless. "The only object was to increase the animal production of the kingdom and
. History of Hereford cattle : proven conclusively the oldest of improved breeds . Hereford cattle. HISTORY OF HEKEFORD CATTLE n ceived from the Duke of Bedford, stating his determination to withdraw from the club, and to discontinue the Bedfordian prizes, and ex- pressing his opinion that "the advantages which on the first formation of the institution were held out to the public have been amply realized and that any further incentive to improve the breeds. of cattle, sheep, and swine is become wholly useless. "The only object was to increase the animal production of the kingdom and this object has been fully attained. The markets of the me- tropolis and throughout the kingdom are abundantly supplied. The best and most profit- able breeds of cattle and sheep have been brought into notice, and have made rapid and extraordinary progress in the estimation of the breeder and ; It was, however, unanimously resolved by the meeting of the members after considerable de- liberation that "the club ought to continue and receive the utmost support from its ; Sir-John Sebright, Bart., was requested to become president, but declined. Resolved, That in future an exhibitor be en- titled to win in the same class two consecutive years, provided he be both breeder and feeder. Lord Strathaven, a vice-president, died. 1822. The judges declared this to be one of the best shows they ever witnessed. The club was without a president. 1823. The Duchess of Rutland became a member. Resolved, That in future the prizes be in cash or plate the same as previous to 1814. That in future the restrictions as to an ex- hibitor not winning in the same class two con- secutive years, unless he be both breeder and feeder, be abolished. 1824. Resolved, That in future there be two classes of cows, viz., one for fattened dairy cows, which have calved in their full time twice at least, and have given fair proportion of milk. The other class for cows or heifers (not spay
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