Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-03-04
GOOD POINTS IN CATTLE INDISPENSABLE.

IF there is part of the frame, the form
Of which, more than OF any other, renders the
animal valuable, it is the chest. There must be
room enough for the heart to beat, and the lungs
to play or sufficient blood for the purposes of
nutrir.ent and of strength, will not be circula-
ted nor VIII it thoroughly undergo that vital
change which is essential to the proper dis
charge of every function. We look, therefore.
first of all, to the wide and deep girth
about the heart and lungs We must have both
the proportion in which the one or the other
may PrePonderste, viii depend the service
We require Of the animal we can excuse a
slight degree Of fairness on the sides, for he will
be lighter in tie forchand and more active but
tie gF;.zier must have width as well as depth.
Net only about the heart and lungs, but
the whole Of the ribs, must We have both length
and roundness; the hoped as well as the deep
barrel IS essential there must be room for the
capacious paunch, room for the materials from
which the.bIood is provided There should be
little space between the ribs and the hips
This seems to be indispensable in the OK, as it
regards good healthy constitution and dis
position to fatten but a largeness and droop-
ing III the belly is excusable in the COW, rath
eF, though it dimanishes the beauty of the ami
NAL, it leaves room for the udder; and if it is
also accompanied by swelling milk veins, it
generally indicates her value IN the dairy.
This reundness and depth in the barrel, is
most advantageous in proportion As it is found
behind the point of the elbow. more than be-
tween the shoulders anflegs; or low down be-
tween the legs, rather than upwards towards the
Il I,
and the comparative bulk of the coarser parts
of the animal, which is always a very great con-
sideIation.
Tie loins should be wide for they are prime
paris; they should extend far along the back :
and though TIE belly should not hang down,
the TANKS should be round and deep. The hips,
without being ragged, should be large; round
n her than wide, and presenting, when han
died. plenty Of muscle and fat The thighs
should be fun and lcng, close together when
viewed from behind, OF have coed twist, and
tie farther down they continue close the bet
ter. The legs short, varying like other parts
according TO the destination Of the animal but
decidedly short, for there is almost an insepra-
BILE connection between length Of leg and light
ness OF carcass, and shortness Of leg and propen-
sity to fatten. The bones Of HE legs, and they
only, being taken IS sample of tie bony struct-
ure Of the frame, generally should be small but
not too small-smau enough for the we'll known
accompaniment, propensity to fatteu; but not
50 small as to indicate liability to disease, or
delicacy Of constitution.
Last Of all the hide-thc most important
thing OF aIl-thin, but not SO thin as to indicate
that the animal can endure 10 hardships; NOV
able mellow, bat not too loose, and particularly
well covered with fine, long and soft hair"
This description should be learned by heart
b every breeder who is not already thorough
y vereeG IN the subject. The inexperienced are
very likely to be taken in by dishonest dealers,
II he once exposes an Ignorance Of the good
qualities or points which the animal he desires
70 purchase ought 10 possess. Moreover, this
knowledge he will find Of constant service to
him, IN the selection and improvement of his
herds IOs.dH