STOCK PRAISED

Waikato Independent, Volume XL, Issue 3678, 9 March 1940, Page 4

STOCK PRAISED

COMMENTS BY THE JUDGES ?•**?" STRONG FRIESIAN SECTION The; fine type of cattle exhibited yesterday called forth favourable comment from the judges, who are all recognised as being experts" in their particular breads, outside competition,* the Cambridge district could stage a first-class cattle show, as has been shown by the success of district farmers at all provincial fixtures. As leading Waikato breeders were, a'so exhibiting freely, the competition was the keenest of all shows held in the Waikato this season. The judge of the Friesians last year, Mr H. E. Johnson, president of the New Zealand Friesian Association, stated then that the breed had a great future. This was borne out yesterday by the record entries and the high standard. The fact that the North Island Championships were being competed for, no doubt added to the interest. After the judging, Mr E. H. Pipe, of Ohinewai, stated that the quality of the Friesians was good from top to bottom, there being no poor entries. He considered that the cow that wort the North Island Championship was more typical of the breed than the Friesian that was judged first in the class for all breeds. The chaihpion bull was also a fine animal, but had little to spare on points from the reserve champion—a promising two-year-old. The young stock were particularly good, added Mr Pipe. Pedigree Jerseys The Waikato is noted for its Jerseys, and the exhibits yesterday maintained the highest standard, said Mr S. G. Morgan, of Eltham. He considered Mr W. S. McEwen's champion bull—an imported animal —one of the best sires in New Zealand. The reserve champion was also good, but was beginning to show signs of age. The champion cow showed wonderful breed qual- . ify, and the reserve was also a fine animal, running the winner very close.

The classes throughout were very even, said Mr Morgan. He had great difficulty in separating the first two cows in the aged class, making his decision only after the cows had been milked out. The two-year-olds and yearlings were very strong, he added.

Milking Shorthorns

The entries in the Milking Shorthorn section fully upheld the reputation of the breed, said the judge, Mr H. N. Duxfield, of Ngaruawahia. The prize-winners would hold their own at any show, particularly the champions, which were of excellent type. The yearling heifers and bulls produced excellent quality, with the awards difficult to make. The calf classes were not extra

strong. •■a>i*t> •:.--.:-> .«'.:•. ;< . • Mr Duxfield mentioned c <fhat •■' the animals were produced in "good condition, although 9. some '*'&?•' them did not lead too well. If they had been taught to lead better they would have shown off to greater advantage. Pedigree Ayrshires As a whole, the Ayrshire section was particularly good, said the judge, Mr A. F. Buchanan, of Palmerston North. The champion cow was of excellent type, but there was actually very little between her and the reserve champion. The champion bull was particularly good and would have won easily in stronger company. The young stock was full of merit, the yearling heifers being outstanding. Draught Horses There were good Clydesdales in the draught section, but there was not much competition, said Mr A. L. Brown, of Hawera. It was surprising that there were not more young animals brought forward. He considered that the dry mares and the yearling fillies were of very fine type.