296 THE HANDBOOK FOE PRACTICAL FARMERS 



Association of America stipulates that for registration animals 

 must be black and white which prevent the registration of any 

 off colored calves. 



In milk production this breed is supreme, no other breed 

 comparing with them in quantity, but the percentage of butter 

 fat is low. The average for the breed being about 3.4 per cent. 



The Holstein was first brought to this country by Dutch set- 

 tlers who established themselves in New York State late in the 

 eighteenth century. From there the breed has spread well over 



Fig. 157. — Holstein cow. Minerva Beets. Six times grand champion at 

 National Dairy Show. 



the United States. It is especially strong in the north central 

 states and northeastern states. It has never gained the foot- 

 hold in the southern states that the Jersey has, although some 

 good herds have been established. No doubt the breed will gain 

 in the southern states as the dairy industry develops there. 



The breed is generally popular throughout the sections where 

 dairy cattle are kept. The ability of the cows to produce so 

 much milk makes them highly desirable in the sections where 

 pastures are good, and there is a demand for market milk. 



In New England where oxen can be used advantageously on 

 many farms, one finds many high class teams of Holstein steers. 



