Show situation 0 on the eve of our winter live stock exhibitions where our lock flock and herd masters gather to exhibit their skill and science in breeding and preparation wo we will see the result of many generations at 0 effort in producing the last word in conformation and type these conventions of breeders bleeders bre eders and breeds present a study well worth while in tact fact theres so much to learn about the flocks and herds assembled at the major stock show that the brief show period Is hardly sufficient time to satisfy the real student animal husbandry Is recorded in early history as a noble art and a distinguished vocation cicero in addition to being a great orator also aspired to be a husbandman naturally the men who have attained the highest honors in their line feel and justly too some degree of pride and like to have the public show an interest in their achievement we will find at these major shows sires and dams with a record of generation pro almost back to the ark each animal having been carefully recorded and its pedigree preserved the opportunity of exchange commonly referred to as buying and selling at the big shows Is the means of spreading out among the breeders bleeders bre eders and producers different blood lines and types so important in the maintenance and building up process but the greatest satisfaction to the individual Is in getting the purple ribbon the highest honor that can be bestowed these major shows represent the grand ensemble of at live stock shown at the state and county pairs fairs the winter shows are essentially live stock shows so that all interest centers in livestock we all like to see good cattle sheep and swine but with many it is a passing event and lots ot at people hesitate to comment ment or ask questions of the breed ers and herdsmen which is a mistaken viewpoint so lets go to these shows and take an active interest in the work of the people whose own lives and their ancestors have been devoted to the improvement of our meat supply and to our dairy herds which means so much to all of us we are a meat eating nation and should take an active interest in knowing more about the source of 0 supply ot of a thing so important ia to the people as a whole there are certain essentials in breeds that the breeders bleeders bre eders strive to reach like constitution type and progeny beet beef production calls tor for the greatest amount of the best quality ot of beet produced in the shortest time that means a good constitution and the right conformation and blood lines as a starting point and these essentials can only be had by proper breeding so BO that the so called pure bred and even the well bred while costing more in the first place Is cheapest in the long run because it Is the quickest way to choice beet beef maturity and the quality commands tho the best price for the reason t that at it more nearly meets the demands of the consumer tor for a satisfying and palatable diet with the least abou amou amount nt of at waste that we cannot have successful agriculture without live stock has been recognized from the very beginning of agricultural effort that meat food Is essential to mankind was recognized by the two by two parade into the ark as a heritage of civilization how many of us really appreciate how wholly on the ark our victuals do depend we need more of a live stock sentiment it if for no other reason than as an encouragement to agriculture because we depend upon the agri culturists for the things we eat and most of the things we wear and finally there Is no substitute tor for a good piece of steak mutton chops or ham and bacon |