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DAIRY FARMING 



Characteristics. The Ayrshire cattle are a rather 

 hardy, rugged breed, of medium size, the average weight 

 being about 1,000 pounds. They have a deep capacious 

 barrel, and the hind quarters are inclined to be fleshy. 

 In color they may be red, white, or brown, or a mixture of 

 these, each color being well defined. The cows give a 

 good yield of milk containing an average per cent of 

 butterfat. Their udders possess a high state of perfection. 



