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Walkerton master
breeder wins award
by Sue Asn Ellis
A Bruce County farmer has
earned a Master Breeders award in
recognition of his quality dairy
herd.
It is the second time Murray
Elliott, owner of Elleeta Farms, has
had the distinction of receiving this
award. The Coat was in 1976 when
he operated a farm north of Hamil-
ton.
Elliott, who has been working
with Holstein dairy cows since the
mid 1950's, moved to his farm east
of Walkerton in October 1984.
The award is based on an ac-
cumulation of pre -determined points
in various categories. Cows are
judged on their size, feet and legs,
a visual rating of the mammary
system and dairy character. Cows
should have an angular appearance
with sharp front ends and not too
much meat, Elliott said.
Ratings range from poor to excel-
lent and points are awarded for
'very good' and 'excellent' cows.
Only 18 breeders across Canada
received the Master Breeders dis-
tinction this year.
"I breed for type quality whereas
others may breed for only produc-
tion reasons."
Raised on a dairy farm, Elliott
received a diploma in Animal Hus-
bandry from the University of
Guelph. Although at the time he
wasn't sure he wanted to go back to
fanning, Elliott was thrust back into
it when his father suffered a back
injury. He worked with his father
until buying Elleeta Farms.
"1 though I would work for a
•see Receives, page 23A
Bruce County farmer Murray EAOtt, recipient of the Master Breeders awwd, for the second time.
(Ellis photo)
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