Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1916-06-01
CARE IN BUYING
PURE-BRED STOCK
Valuable Suggestions to Pro-
spective Purchasers of Reg
Istered Animals
YOUNG BREEDERSOFTEADUPED
Mistake is Made BY Beginners IN
Taking on Young Animals, Also in
Many Cases When Patronizins
Spectators and Auetioneers.
by C. d. Lowe, Division of Extension,
University of Tennessee.)

by C. d. Lowe, Division of Extension
University of Tennessee.)
Very often poor economy is prac.
iced in the purchase of pure-bred
livestock. This is particularly true in
the case of the beginner and the young
breeder. 1t is the purpose here to
offer a few suggestions upon what,
where and how to buy, which may be
Of value to parties contemplating the
buying of pedigreed animals.
Due to the desire of the purchaser
70 limit his initial outlay as much as
possible, the most common practice is
to buy very Young animals. This is
usually mistake. Even when animals
so purchased prove at maturity to
have been good selections, the buyer
has too long to wait to get returns
from his investment In the case OF
cattle, it may be from two to three
years.
All immature animals are, to Ger.
tain degree, unknown quantities, both
from the standpoint of development
and reproduction. The inexperience
of an amateur in growing pure-breds
may result in poor development in
young animal, and as consequence a
general disappointment
More mature animals of known type
and production can be purchased for
very little more than good young ones
cost. Young cows with caves at foot
land bred again If possible) are no
doubt the best selections to make. In
such case practically three head are
got for one price, with the least posi-
bic chance of hidden defects.
In selecting and purchasing sires,
it is usually best to choose a young
tried individual. Thus the offspring
may be inspected and the breeding |
value largely determined. Mature an
imals more clearly demonstrate the |
greater possibilities of the breed, and |
this feature is not to be overlooked |
by the. amateur.
Auction sales are becoming frequent |
in the state. Reputable auctions are !
the mediums by which values are |
largely determined and constitute an
indispensable part of the industry.
Guard Against Spectators.
Spectators quite often use the auc-
ton as a means of distributing their
and in such cases much eau
ton should be used in patronizing
them. General objections to auctions,
as we have to deal with them in this
state, are as follows:
.tco % l
usually not sold in this manner.
2. There is usually slight oppor-
tunity. to inspect the offerings and
weigh values as they sell.
8. The excitement of the occasion
and the influence of the auctioneer
and his helpers are often near disas-
rrous to an amateur buyer
4. Auction selections are made by
he seller and limit the buyers too
gnche
If the demand is sufficient to make
,p even a small car-lqt order, 1t will
lsuaffy Be found advantageous to visit
he large breeding grounds of the
lorth and west, and there visit several
ocations, securing the advantage of
pricing. When smaller
numbers are wanted, such as single
no doubt the same advan-
ages may be had closer home.
A few general rules pertaining to
in general may be of value:
/. Always buy animals with a
breeding guarantee.
2. Always buy from breeder OF
Inown reliability.
8. Always use care that no disease
s purchased (such as tuberculosis and ]
abortion in cattle, and hog I
holera in hogs, etc.).
4. Always see the animals before
,uying, II possible-also sire, dam, on
pring and others of same blood.
5. Always consider both individual (
ty of the animal as well as the pedi-
,ree in making selections.
6. Always buy as near home as is