226 



FARM AND SCHOOL PROBLEMS. 



11. One cow produces 5230 pounds of milk per year; another pro- 

 duces 3850 Ibs., of milk annually; the former tests 4% and the latter tests 

 6%. If butter is 25c per pound, which cow brings the greater income? 



12. Live stock 1 and dairying can be figured on the acreage basis just 

 as easily as grain or fruit. If a farmer with 50 acres handles 25 cows and 

 clears $1,000 per year, what is the net profit per acre? 



Feeding Dairy Cows. 



To succeed in dairying, involves the solution of at least 

 four important problems, which may be briefly stated as follows : 



1. The selection of cows that produce butter fat and milk in large 

 quantities. 



2. A careful study of each individual cow in the dairy. 



3. Proper care and shelter. 



4. Feeding a balanced ration. 



In selecting a dairy cow the following points should be kept 

 in mind : 



She should be well bred. 



She should be gentle. 



The milk should be tested for quality and quantity (Babcock 

 Milk Test and Scales). 



She should be in perfect health. (Study tuberculin test). 



Care and shelter means that : 



FIG. 5. Banquet in a Dairy Barn. 



