BREEDS OF DAIRY COWS 47 



animal have never been found in the same indi- 

 vidual or even in the same breed. A profitable 

 beef cow is one thing, while a profitable dairy cow 

 is something quite di0erent. The farmer who 

 expects to make his main source of income from 

 dairying should select the breed which will give 

 him the greatest amount of milk or butter from the 

 smallest number of animals at the least cost." 



To summarise the matter of breeds, it may be 

 said that the Friesland produces an immense yield 

 of milk which is not rich in fat, and they are easily 

 fattened into good beef, but require the best of care 

 and abundance of rich succulent feed. 



The Jerseys produce a large yield of rich milk, 

 are good rustlers, and far more hardy than their 

 looks promise ; but they are of little value for beef 

 or yoke purposes. 



The Ayrshires are good milk producers, will 

 thrive on a poorer pasture than most others, and 

 are easily fattened when wanted for slaughter, 

 although the carcase is small. 



The Devons produce a moderate amount of rich 

 milk, and are easily made into good beef. 



The " milking Shorthorns " produce a good yield 

 of milk which is of good quality, and can be turned 

 into excellent beef at any time, but they are not 

 good hustlers and need good veld to do well. 



At the " World's Fair " held at St. Louis (U.S.A.), 

 a test was conducted for 120 days for milk and 



