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Observations of British Livestock, Breeding Farms, and Livestock Shows

American Shorthorn Breeders Association

Abstract

General Impressions

The subject assigned covers quite a bit of territory so only a few points of interest in regard to British methods can be presented. The most outstanding impression I have of Great Britain is the large percentage of land devoted to grass and the wonderful pastures that are produced. I think I shall never forget the grass I saw because it compared all through the season very favorably with our American pastures at their very best. This accounts to a very large extent for the progress that has been made by breeders of Great Britain's herds and flocks.

The second impression is that so many farmers are producing dual-purpose cattle. There is hardly a community or neighborhood where the great bulk of farmers do not depend both upon milk and beef as a source of income. My third impression was the neatness and thoroughness of farming operations. You feel as you go through Great Britain as if you were going through a park or through country devoted to beauty rather than exactly to usefulness.