that, while up to about 18 or 20 months of age a Holstein steer 

 will have approximately the same conformation and quality as a 

 beef steer, yet after that age he begins to partake more of the form 

 of a dairy steer and also to lose some of his former smoothness, so 

 that these steers are not relatively as profitable when sold as two- 

 or three-year-olds as when fattened up to sell as baby beef. 



Holstein beef possesses the desired pale red color and is very 

 well marbled, although it does not generally have so much fat as is 

 exhibited by a beef steer. According to such authorities as Prof. 

 I. P. Roberts and others who have tested the qualities of both 

 meats, Holstein beef has a superior flavor to that of the Shorthorn. 



One of the most important if not the chief factor in cattle 

 raising is that of prolificacy. In this respect the Holstein cow is 

 much superior to any of the beef breeds, as she is easier to get into 

 calf, due to her thinner condition, caused by her heavy milking 

 qualities, and to the fact that the breeding qualities of the Holstein 

 have not been impaired, as the breed has not been so highly inbred, 

 or subjected to excessive show-ring fitting and other artificial con- 

 ditions, as have the beef breeds. 



Summarizing all of the results therefore, the fact is clearly 

 proven that the dual purpose breed is a most lucrative type, and 

 that the theory that beef and milk production cannot be profitably 

 combined in the same breed is most erroneous and unreliable. 



Holstein-Friesian Assh o America 

 3i-attxteboro, 



OCTOBER, 1914 



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