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(3) Where skimmilk is an important factor, or where it 

 is desired to grow good beef, such crosses should not be 

 introduced. 



IX. Breeding qualities. 



(1) The breeding qualities of Jerseys naturally have been 

 in some instances impaired by in-and-in breeding, and in others 

 by subjecting them to conditions too artificial, but 



(2) It would not be correct to say that as a race they are 

 shy breeders. 



X. Weak points. 



(1) Chief among these are small size, lack of width 

 through the heart, and in some instances a tendency to delicacy 

 of constitution. 



(2) Injudicious selection, in-and-in breeding, environ- 

 ment too artificial, and the search for extreme refinement and 

 spareness are largely responsible for these weaknesses. 



XI. Compared with Holsteins. 



(1) The Jerseys lead in all-round popularity, in richness 

 of the milk, in early maturity and probably in easy keeping 

 qualities. 



(2) The Holsteins lead in all-round adaptation, in size, 

 in quantity of milk produced, including value of skimmilk, in 

 value for meat production and probably in average stamina. 



(3) In grazing qualities, in value for crossing and grading 

 and in breeding qualities the difference between the two breeds 

 would not seem to be greatly marked. 



XII. Compared with the Guernseys. 



(1) The Jerseys are more refined in form and limb and 

 are as yet more in favor with the general public. 



(2) The Guernseys are considerably larger and stronger 

 in frame, have larger teats, are even more characteristically 

 yellow in the skin and are something ahead in meat pro- 

 duction. 



(3) In all other essential characteristics they are very 

 similar. 



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