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Meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society, at Lincoln, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society, at Lincoln, 1854. In countries where the competition of cattle shows does not exist, the governments are obliged to keep male animats for the use of farmers. Without such assistance, cattle bred merely for the dairy or the market from the male animals that happen to be nearest, would steadily deteriorate. Now this is the direction in which our local and Royal Agricultural meetings are so useful. They give the breeders of superior pure breeds of any kinds an opportunity of making known by the best possible kind of advertisement where the general public may resort with confidence to obtain the best blood and the best form, whether it be in Short-horns, Herefords, Devons, or even fancy Long-horns...We have no doubt that the next five years will see an immense improvement in the Lincoln sheep in consequence of the Cotswold competition at Lincoln'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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Meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society at Lincoln, 1854
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is an intriguing photograph that offers a glimpse into the past of agricultural competitions in England during the mid-19th century. The image captures a bustling scene of farmers and livestock enthusiasts gathered together at the Lincoln Showgrounds for the annual Royal Agricultural Society event. During this period, in countries without organized cattle shows, governments were responsible for maintaining male animals to aid farmers. However, the absence of competitive shows meant that farmers could only breed from the nearest male animals, leading to a gradual deterioration of the herds. This is where agricultural meetings, such as the one depicted in the photograph, became essential. These events provided a platform for breeders of superior purebred cattle to showcase their animals, allowing the general public to confidently source the best bloodlines and forms, be it in Short-horns, Herefords, Devons, or even fancy Long-horns. The text accompanying the photograph, published in the "Illustrated London News" in 1854, expresses optimism about the future of the Lincoln sheep, predicting an "immense improvement" due to the Cotswold competition at Lincoln. The excitement and anticipation in the photograph are palpable, as farmers and spectators alike eagerly await the unveiling of the finest livestock on display. This photograph serves as a testament to the importance of agricultural shows in promoting breed improvement and the exchange of knowledge among farmers during a time when the agricultural industry was undergoing significant changes.
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