South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-24
SHOW ABILITY TO
JUDGE LIVESTOCK
Many Boys Display Expert
knowledge in Demonstra-
ton at n. ID. L. Farm.
Ply JAMES HINES
News Tunes Farm Editor.

% ASCERTAIN LnelE Qudl4QLdLlCElof
embryo live stock judges were put
through a series of rigid tests yes
terday at 81. JOSEPH farm OF Notre
Dame yesterday. The contest was
conducted by Prof. c. F. Gobble. Of
Purdue, who is regarded as one Of
the best authorities on the subject
in the country.
Boys from all sections OF the
county were there, and all displayed
such a wide grasp OF the elementary
points OF livestock judging that Il
was possible TO select any group OF
winners. In view OF this fact, it
was decided that all the contestants
would be eligible to pass on the live
stock exhibits OF the boys depart
ment OF the interstate fair and that
majority decision would be final in
awards. a committee OF experts
will check UP the work OF the young
judges for comparative purposes.
A large circle was formed at -he
commencement Of the class instruc-
ton and a fine registered Holstein
COW was led into the ring. Prof.
Gobble explained that the five es-
sential points TO be RENEE bered in
judging dairy cows were: dairy tenn
permanent, mammary Development
blood circulation. constitution and
caIacity. The boys were told just
what relation each point bore to
milk producing qualities. Each Ill
vision Of this part Of the subject was
gone into at great length and at
once aroused the interest and en-
thusiasm of the class.
The difference between a profit
able COW and one that did net hold
out this promise was shown by dem
onstration. The question of feeding
was reviewed and foodstuff values
together with quantities was mi
nutely analysed. Points indicating
whether q COW showed tendencies tc
develop beef rather than milk quail
ties was another interesting phase
of the subject which was clearly
brought out The necessary part
that body conformation had to 10
with judging merits Of dairy COWS
was explained by Prof. Gobble, who
insisted that members Of the class
remember this vital fact.
After this preliminary instruction
and other fine dairy specimen was
introduced" Cards were passed
out and the class were required TO
Judge the two animals on the basis
which had been laid down. Boys
were told to state in writing their
opinions Of the relative merits Of the
two cows and assign definite reasons
for judgement OF superiority of one
over the other. This feature proved
one of the best tests used and served
TO give the boys a chance TO express
individual views and assert differ
ences Of opinion.
When Prof. Gobble invited ques-
tons and suggestions he was imme-
diateIy bombarded with a series Of
queries, which he said was almost
staggering. Various phases Of sub
ject which he not credit the class
with being conversant served a splen-
did purpose Of common interchange
Of thought and developed a good
many ideas and facts that possibly
would not have been included in the
prescribed class instruction.
The contest is a part of the gen
eral program of the home workers
project extending throughout the
county under the direction OF +. 9.
Bird, county farm agent. The work
is distributed on an organized plan
In charge of well qualified assistants.
Glenn Mochel and Howard Rerick,
have given valuable aid in expanding
interest in livestock and poultry
among boys and girls.
In addition TO prizes which Will be
given 10 the young judges at The fair
calves will be awarded
by Prof Felix, in charge Of the dairy
st. Joseph farm, and
John Van Ness.
These composed the class: Charles
De Grotte. Fred Allen, Harold Hoef-
linger. William Myers, c. Proudfit.
John Barnhardt, Forest Mott, Clyde
Mott, Carroll Kemp, Leroy Grove.
Leon Mead, Paul Frederick, Donald
Berkely, Paul Steele. Roy Anderson,
Chester Bieller. Raymond Stoner.
Marvin Bauer. Harold Snyder. Silas
Delmer Shirk, Walter Dawson, Ever |
EFT Mangus. Raymond Starkweather.
Raymond Yoder, Leo Brown, Walter
Linsenmier, Inman Whitmer. Walter
Cottrell, Russell Schwartz, Milo
Mathews. Albert Shrader. John Hor- |
vath, Howard RUndell, Claude De /
Witt, Russell Caldwell, Leo HowellS, |
Eugene Kizer, Beryle Smith, Eugene
Roy, Theodore Roose, Harold Laird, /
Stanley Surface, John Mangus. Shell !
don Blough, Carl Maurer, Floyd Six, |
Deibert Newcomer. Clarence Smith, !
Gerald Magnus, Clarence Helm. |
Charles Kaser, Loren Shearer, Sher- |
land Wolfe. Richard Whitmer. James |
Richard Elred, Herbert |
Scharb.