A DISGRACE

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume 51, Issue 3151, 31 July 1942, Page 3

A DISGRACE

SOME V.H.C. COWS

JERSEY BREEDER’S VIEW

SYSTEM “A LOT OF BOLONEY” Very pointed comment was made by members of the Matamata Pedigree Jersey Cattle Breeders’ Club at the annual meeting in regard to the laxity in classifying V.H.C. cows by the national inspection committees, several speakers agreeing that the present system was a disgrace. Mr J. F. Vosper asked what was the use of the association classifying a cow as V.H.C. unless it was absolutely outstanding. Some of the cows so classified were a disgrace to the breed, and the speaker held that the present system of classification should be tightened up by the compulsory retirement of two of the committee each year. Some of the cows which had been classified V.H.C. were not worth a C classification. He had seen one animal —a V.H.C. —which had an undershot jaw and short thick neck. Some of these cows he would only just put. in his herd. The president of the association had stated that he thought the association could now ease up in the classification, but the speaker held that they should tighten up. A V.H.C. animal was one which they should, go miles to see and certainly not of the kind not worthy of even C grade. Members heartily agreed with the sentiments expressed, several speaking at once. Mr C. Hazelton (facetiously) l : I suppose some cows are awarded V.H.C. on their appearance on a particular day, just like a bride. (Loud laughter.)

Mr McK. Peffers pointed out that they could never get uniformity under the present system of having six sets of three men as committees. It was expecting too much of human nature. They should get one good man and pay him well. The speaker confirmed Mr Vosper’s judgment by.giving his experience when asked to pick out V.H.C. cows in a herd. He had picked out all but one, which he classified as C grade, as it was a short, dumpy co.w, yet it had been awarded a V.H.C. “The whole system is a lot of boloney,” concluded the speaker. Messrs J. 'C. and N. M. Colson, R. C. Thompson and other members signified their hearty agreement yrith the sentiments expressed, but as the hour was near midnight, Mr Vosper’s suggestion of forwarding a remit on the matter was not proceeded with.