Photograph furnished by Swift & Co A PRIZE-WINNING CROSS-MATCHED DRAFT TEAM. The horses faithfully represent the class purchased for American city use, though not of extreme weight U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, BUREAU OF ANIMAL INDUSTRY-BULLETIN No. 37. D. E. SALMON, D. V. M., Chief of Bureau. MARKET CLASSES OF HORSES. BY GEORGE M. ROMMEL, B. S. A., EXPERT IN ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, BUREAU OF ANIMAL INDUSTRY. LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL. U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, BUREAU OF ANIMAL INDUSTRY, Washington, D. C., November 29, 1901. SIR: I have the honor to transmit herewith a manuscript on "Market classes of horses," by Mr. George M. Rommel, expert in animal husbandry, of this Bureau. The information contained herein has been obtained largely by visits to the principal horse markets of the country, representative breeding establishments, and hunt clubs. It is believed to be the kind of information desired by the horse raisers, and I therefore recommend that the manuscript be published as Bulletin No. 37 of this Bureau. Respectfully, Hon. JAMES WILSON, D. E. SALMON, Secretary. 3 |