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ducing better dairy animals than have been produced before. It 

 can be done. Study the score card and keep trying." 



164. Holstein bulls. — With regard to " true-type" bulls, Mr. 

 Moscrip expresses himself in the ''Breeder's Gazette" as follows: 



"In passing on bulls the judge notes the impressive, masculine 

 head and neck; strength of back and loin; long, level rump; great 

 constitution and capacity, and, in fact, all the qualities that have 

 made the Holstein-Friesian breed the leader it is today. All these 

 are wrapped up in this one animal. Surely he will prove an in- 

 spiration to all who carefully study his structure, and apply the 

 lesson to the selection and mating of their animals. " 



165. Living example of type. — The proper type of Holstein 

 bull is illustrated by Oak DeKol Ollie Homestead, 85529, page 103, 

 owned by Iowana Farms, Davenport, Iowa, and grand champion 

 at the National Dairy Show in 1916. 



This picture of a great show bull defines better than words what 

 is wanted in a mature Holstein sire. The air of masculinity, the 

 dairy temperament, the lack of beefiness, and the quality are all 

 shown in a fine way. The straight back line, the deep front and 

 rear flanks, the great heart girth are all there. And with plenty of 

 size, there is no sluggishness or lack of alertness. 

 The Guernseys 



The Guernsey breed of cows is much loved by many breeders 

 of cattle in the United States. The most noted characteristic of the 

 Guernsey breed is the color that this breed gives to its milk and 

 milk products. No other breed can equal the Guernsey in quality 

 of milk, so far as appearance is concerned. 



166. Their production. — The great producers of the breed, of 

 course, do not equal the great producers of the Holstein breed in 

 pounds of milk per year. But they are not so far behind in pounds 

 of butter fat. The best year's record of the Guernsey breed in 

 pounds of milk is 24,008.0 made by Murne Cowan 19597. This 

 cow also holds the second highest record in pounds of butter fat 

 per year. Her best yearly record is 1098.19 pounds of butter fat. 

 The best year's record of butter fat production is 1103.28 pounds, 

 made by Countess Prue 43785, page 59. 



