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FIG. 2 Grade Jersey heifer lacking in feed capacity and constitution as shown by shallow, 

 thin body. A light feeder and poor producer. 



In selecting a dairy cow avoid the one with a thin narrow head, 

 small muzzle, weak jaw, narrow chest, with legs set close, and feet 

 pointing outward, and short flat ribs, for such cows do not possess the 

 capacity or strength for heavy production. They will prove as a rule 



FIG. 3 Three year old Jersey heifer showing good dairy type. A good feeder and excellent 

 producer. Record foi 120 days was 3371.8 pounds of milk and 181.8 pound of butter. 



to be weak, poor feeders, and consequently poor producers. Also avoid 

 the one that possesses a short, heavy masculine head and neck, thick 



