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with white markings. However, solid colored animals do occur. 

 Rich creamy skin secretion is considered a valuable point in 

 selection, as it is thought to indicate richness of milk. 



The breed is noted for its production of rich yellow milk. The 

 cows are larger than Jerseys and will average a little more milk 

 production. The richness of the milk will average about the 

 same as the Jersey, and the yellow color is more evident. The 

 breed does not mature quite as early as the Jersey and the 



Fig. 



-Guernsey cow. Langwater Hope. Eecord 30.882 pounds milk 

 containing 1,003.7 pounds butter fat in one year. 



heifer should be from twenty-four to thirty mouths old before 

 freshening. 



Guernseys were first imported during the early part of the 

 nineteenth century but not until the latter half of the century 

 were many cattle Ibrought in. The growth of the breed was slow 

 until the very last part of the century, so most of the develop- 

 ment has occurred during the past thirty years. From the east- 

 ern states they have gradually spread to the west, Wisconsin 

 now being a leading Gruernsey state. Herds have been estab- 

 lished in the south where they meet with considerable favor. 

 No doubt they will make a substantial growth in the south as 

 they are well fitted for the mild climate. The records of the 

 breed are handled by the American Guernsey Cattle Club, 



