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*Yield and Test of Milk from Cows of Several Breeds. 



74. It is also claimed that the grade or conformation of the 

 farm should be considered in selecting a breed as light, active cows 

 can climb hilly pastures better than heavy cows which are more 

 appropriate for level land. 



75. When a dairyman has a definite purpose in view, .and he 

 wishes to place cows in a certain locality with which he is well 

 acquainted, the problem of selecting a dairy breed is cmnparatively 

 easy. Some are influenced by the characteristic color and form or 

 style of a certain breed, while others want a rich milk or a large 

 quantity of milk from each cow. 



76. Certain breed fanciers find all the good qualities in one 

 breed, while others see good qualities in all dairy breeds. Each 

 person must therefore, make his own selection after consulting his 

 fancy, his location, and his market, make a choice and stick to it, then 

 develop by breeding and selection exceptionally fine representatives 

 of that breed. 



77. The cows of any one breed need as much study to determine 

 which ones are. the economical milk producers as do the different 

 breeds. It should not be claimed that the cows and calves of one 

 breed are stronger than another, or that they can stand more hard- 



*WoU's Handbook. 



