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angular dairy type that is exhibited by high-class Jerseys or 

 Holsteins. It is somewhat smoother over the shoulders, back, 

 and hips, and shows slightly more of the beef type, particularly 

 in the hind quarters. The Ayrshire cow is especially noted for 

 her symmetrical udder. The milk has an average composition 

 of 3.8 per cent butter fat, which makes this breed good for use 



FIG. 181. World's-milk-record Holstein cow, " Tillie Alcartra" 



Record in 1914 : milk, 30,452 pounds. The average dairy cow of the United States 

 gives about 4000 pounds of milk a year 



in the production of market milk. These cattle are excellent 

 rustlers and good breeders, and the calves are very strong 

 and healthy. 



460. Holsteins. The Holstein breed originated in Holland, 

 and has been bred in that region for at least two thousand years. 

 During that time there has been very little, if any, mixing with 

 outside blood. The Holsteins are the largest of the dairy breeds. 



