52 BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. 



nent breeder, who writes frequently in the interest of his 

 favorites, tells us he added water to the milk of his cows to 

 make it equal in value to -Holstein milk. In view of the 

 butter records and tests mentioned above, would it not be 

 wisdom on the part of such breeders to sell a portion of their 

 cows and buy pumps in their stead? 



We have considered the dairy feature of the Holstein 

 quite thoroughly, now let us look at the beef feature. This 

 breed is undoubtedly a corner-stone of the famous Short- 

 horn, the greatest of all beef breeds, and it makes more rapid 

 growth than any other. Mature animals often weigh 2,500 

 to 3,000 pounds, two year olds, over 2,000 pounds and 

 yearlings over 1,500 pounds. " Jaap 4th" (1337, H. H. 

 B.) weighed at eleven months 1,200 pounds ; "Emporium" 

 (855, H. F. H. B.), at seven months, 850 pounds. A hardy 

 constitution and mild disposition enables the Holstein to 

 make such rapid gain. The quality of beef is excellent, the 

 fat beins well distributed throuo^h the lean. 



While we regard this ability to make rapid growth and 

 take on flesh readily, a very valuable feature in the breed, 

 we hope there will be no attempt on the part of American 

 breeders to make the beef feature of more importance than 

 the dairy. The Holstein is pre-eminently fitted for the dairy, 

 with an excellent beef combination ; so let it remain. 



The Chairman. Now, we have all the time there is, and 

 we want to make the most of it. It is to be regretted that 

 Mr. Miller is not here to answer the questions which might 

 be propounded, unless the Secretary will stand in his place 

 and undertake to answer questions. But there are many 

 here interested in this breed of cattle, and I have no doubt 

 that an interesting and profitable discussion may be carried 

 on for about half an hour. 



Mr. Edson of Barnstable. We all know that Holsteins 

 are much larger than Jersey cattle, consequently thc}^ must 

 eat a great deal more. We should have a record of the food 

 of these cattle and the food of the Jersey cattle, in order to 

 ascertain which is the most profitable. We would not think 

 of taking a factory with a thousand spindles and comparing 

 the manufactured articles that come out of that factory with 



