Show BIG POI POINTS IN JUDGING CATTLE prepared by the tb united states department of agriculture dairy cattle judging as practiced today Is based on the supposition that is correlation exists between producing ability of the dairy cow and tier her conformation says the united states department part ment of agriculture the principles ot of judging commonly used in selecting electing animals animal of the approved conformation are outlined in miscellaneous circular no 89 09 af just issued by the department the publication Is well illustrated with photograph illustrating various points in dairy cattle judging the aim of the circular Is to show the dairyman or the prospective dairyman who has first made his selection and choice from the records of production by what bat points of conformation he should be guided in selecting animals for his herd so that they may approach as nearly as possible the type selected by the breed association and followed generally by judges in the show ring the publication li will also serve as a guide for students Itu dents in dairy husbandry who may to compete in judging contests since the most important objective in dairy cattle judging Is to enable one to select more efficiently cows that will be economical producers of milk it Is well first to fix clearly in mind the points that are thought to tie be roost most closely associated with milk production and that are therefore the major points and to leave those of less significance in the background from the present knowledge of the relation of function to form these points are dairy temperament body capacity and mammary system of less importance from the production standpoint are general appearance ind and type also size and condition in addition there are what might be called the fancy points closely associated with type such as a pretty head level rump small horns straight back and well balanced udder these fancy points are only slightly if at ell all correlated with producing ability they do however add to the beauty of the animal and thus enhance its selling belling value these points and the emphasis to be placed on them in judging animals are discussed in the circular in considerable sid erable detail A copy may b be e obtained as long as the supply lasts by writing to the united states department of AgA agriculture culture washington |