290 THE HANDBOOK FOE PRACTICAL FARMERS 



The ability of the breed to become adapted to a wide variety 

 of conditions is remarkable. They can be found in England, 

 France, Australia, Canada and all over the United States. The 

 Jersey is more thoroughly distributed over the United States 

 than any other dairy breed. 



Importations first came to this country early in the nineteenth 

 century but not until the latter part of the century were cattle 



Fig, 151. — Jersey covr. Oxlonl ^Iaie.stv Gvpsv. Grand tliampiuii National 

 Dairy Show 1917-1918. 



brought here in great numbers. During the last thirty years 

 many excellent cattle have been imported and the breed has 

 multiplied rapidly so that at the present time the Jersey doubt- 

 less excels the other dairy breeds in numbers in the United 

 States. 



The breed is noted the world over for its efficient butter pro- 

 duction. Many excellent milk and butter records are being 

 made by cows on yearly test which is helping the breed to gain 

 favor. The ability of the cows to make good records under 

 practical farm conditions and produce so economically is a 

 strong point in their favor. 



Prominent and popular Jersey families of to-day are the 

 " Oxford Lads, Majesties, Raleighs, Sophie Tormentor, Gam- 

 boge, Combination, and Owl -Interest." The interests of the 



