Show X 7 no EXHIBITS HELP TO BRING OUT POINTS fall fairs of benefit to dairy cattle breeders bleeders Bre eders comparative judging of live stock brings out the weak as well as the strong points of the animal judged and helps the breeder to develop a better grade of stock this ThI Is one reason why we advise breeders bleeders bre eders of dairy cattle to exhibit their animals at the fall fairs says john A arey dairy extension specialist special the show ring Is a good place for breeders bleeders bre eders of purebred pure bred cattle to compare the merits of their animals added to this Is the advertising value of a good fair exhibit which often results in many sales of breeding stock mr arey suggests that dairy breed ers prepare for showing at least two before the cattle catte ara ar to be exhibited hibi hIbl ted this amount of time Is necessary to fit and properly train the cattle even when in good condition to start with each animal should be taught to lead well to stand squarely on its feet and hold up its head animals that are not well trained and properly fitted usually receive low ings though they may be good individuals it Is not difficult to fit an animal for the ring if it has received gow goo J care and feed plenty of balanced grain and a ml mb ed hay Is needed tor for feeding if the hair is long iong the animal should be clipped all over six weeks before the first show washing about once a week improves the condition of both hide and hair neat shapely horns add much to the appearance it Is also advisable to brush and rub the animal each day this gives a glossy appearance to the hair mr arey further suggests that the switch be washed clean and braided the night before the show combed out the next morning it gives a striking fluffy appearance above all he concludes be courteous and a good sp |