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in the milk is just at the popular percentage in the minds of most 

 people who buy a high grade market milk. Market milk, to sell 

 well, must contain at least 4 per cent butter fat and the milk of the 

 Ayrshire breed just nicely fits in with this popular demand. 



Further, there has been a good deal said concerning the right 

 percentage of butter fat in milk for children, and the enthusiasts 

 for Ayrshires point to this percentage of fat in Ayrshire milk in 



Garclaugh May Mischief 27944 

 Record Ayrshire cow for milk. Yearly record, 25,329 pounds of milk, 894.91 

 pounds of butter fat. Owned by Penshurst Farm, Narberth, Pa. 



claiming that Ayrshire milk is the finest milk for the babies and 

 children. In a good many places this belief is taking root and 

 here is another opportunity for those who love Ayrshire cattle to 

 make a special effort in the marketing of milk for babies and 

 children. 



Ayrshire cows are good producers, strong and lively. A further 

 point much emphasized by Ayrshire breeders is the ability of the 

 Ayrshire cow to graze. She seems to be somewhat lighter and 

 perhaps more active than cows of the other breeds and will range 



