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We do, however, keep in mind the fact that there are many 

 farmers in the corn belt that ought to be producing dairy 

 products that are not, and we try to get them interested in the 

 dairy business by pointing out that they can better afTord to 

 keep a cow that will produce milk enough to at least pay for 

 her keep and raise good beef calves. 



We do this without deviating one iota from the principle 

 that the cheapest producer of dairy products is the special 

 type dairy cow, but we recognize that there are many farmers 

 who will not keep special type dairy cows and many others 

 who could not make a success with them even if they should 

 keep them. 



We believe that it is to the best interests of the dairy 

 industry to make our instructions fit local conditions and 

 individuals as far as possible. 



We try to make the beef producer a dual purpose producer, 

 rather than be content to leave him out of consideration from 

 a dairy standpoint altogether. 



We give little attention to the question of breeds except to 

 emphasize the character of each breed and their adaptability 

 to the work for which they are wanted. 



With the right kind of a cow for the work to be done, the 

 next consideration is a proper place to keep her. In order to 

 do this it is not necessary to add greatly to the expense incurred 

 by the average farmer in providing shelter for his cows. It 

 often means simply a better arrangement, providing for com- 

 fort, sunlight and proper ventilation. 



With these things provided the rest depends upon the 

 owner. If he is temperamentally fitted for taking care of cows 

 he is sure to succeed. 



The cow is a mother and her calf is a baby, and the man who 

 doesn't keep this in mind and treat them accordingly cannot 

 succeed in the dairy business. With the right kind of a cow 

 to start with his profits will be in proportion to his sympathy and 

 thoughtfulness in carrying on his dairy work. 



The next consideration is plenty of the right kind of feed, 

 keeping in mind that certain feeds are particularly adapted 

 for meat production and body maintenance while others are 

 particularly adapted for milk production. How to balance 

 those feeds in the ration so that the cow can give her maximum 

 flow of milk at the lowest cost is one of the real studies of the 



