The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-09-18

AS there is much interest hereabonts
just now in the above breed of cattle,
the following "Scale of Points and
Schedule of Structural and Physiolo IL
cal requirements" adopted by the lIol-
stein-Friesan association last month
will be of value:
FOR BULLS. Points.
Head-ShOwing full vigor, elegant in con-
tour =
Forehead-Broad between the eyes, dlshing.. :
F~ace-Contour graceful, especially under
the eyes, medium i'll length, broad muZZle ,
Ear-Of medium size, fine, covered with soft
halr.......... l
Eyes-Moderatrly large, full and bright...... .
Horns-Medium in size, line in texture, short,
oval, inclining forward .................. >
Neck-Neatly joined to head and shoulders,
nearly free from dewlap, of goo length,
proud IN bearing. D
Shoulders-Of medium height, well rounded
and even over 4
Chest-Low, deep and full. {
Crops-Full and level with shoulders. ........
Chine-Straight, broadly developed and open 3
Barrel-Well rounded with large abdomen.... 6
Loin and h~ips-Broad, full, long and level. 3
Rump-High, long, broad and Level. ...... e. 3
T~hurl-High, with great width................ 4
Quarters-Long straight behind, wide and
full at sides. q
F~lanks-Deep and full. =
~Legs-Short, clean, %tapering, with strong arm
in position firm, wide apart; feet of medl-
UNI size, round, solid and deep............ q
4dll- NCdtnlIS u HONho " btlON lGt ~ Stl-
ting, tapering finely to IA full switch 800. .
Hair and h~andlng-Fine, soft and mellow;
skin OF moderate thickness, secretions oily
and OF a rich brown or yellow color. ...... IL
Mammary Neins-Long, large, branched, with
extensions entering large oriices.......... IL
Rudimentary Teats-Notl less than four, large,
Escutcheon-Large and line developments. s
IerlecuOn.. ...,., .......,.......... lOJ
FOL COWS. Points
Haa1-Dpcidadlv feminine in onnnaranpp
comparatively long from eyes TO base of
horns, fine in contour .................
Fore~head-Broad between the eyes, dishing.. :
Face..Contour fine, especially under the eyes
showing facial veins, length medium,
broad muzzle ..........;...:..:..... :
Ears--Of medium size, covered with soft hair. ]
Overwhelmingly full, large and milo. ....... .
Horns-Set moderately narrow at base, fine,
oval, well bent, incllning orward...... :
Neck Fine, nearly free from dewlap, neatly
joined to head and shoulders, top line
slightly curving of good length, moderate
y thin, elegant IN bearing.
Shoulders-fine and even OYer-tops, lower
than hips and moderately thick, deep and
Chest"-Low, deep and broad..,"""".."...
Crops--Full and level with shoulders. ......,..
Chine--Straight, broadly developed and open Z
Barrel-Well rounded with large abdomen.
LON and Hips--Broad, full, long and ~level....
Rump-Hlgh, long, broad and level, with
roomy
Thurl--High, with great width. ...............
Quarters--Long, straight behind, roOmy in the
twist, wide and full at ides...............
Flanks--Fairly deep and full. ................
Legs--Short, clean, tapering, with strong arm
IN position firm, wide apart; feet of medi-
um size, round, solid and deer.
Tail-Reaching to hooks or below, large at set
ting, tapering finely to a full switch. ......
Hair and Handling--F1ne, soft and mellow,
skin Of moderate thickness, secretions oily
and Of a rich brown or yellow color secs. II
Mammary Veins--Large, long, crooked,
branched with extensions entering large
OrlhCes. ....-... II
Udder---C apaciOus, flexible, well developed
both in front and rear; teats well formed,
wide apart, and of convenient size........ Il
Escutcheon--Large and line Developments.
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Perfection. l0