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THE BUSINESS OF DAIRYING 



physical character. The fat globules are small, even 

 in size and do not separate freely from the milk. 

 Cream, therefore, rises slowly and has compara- 

 tively little color. The Ayrshire is therefore noted 

 more especially as a milk breed, the milk being 

 ordinarily suited for city supply. It stands long 

 transportation without churning or injury. The 

 Ayrshire may be fairly classed as one of the promi- 

 nent dairy breeds. 



Guernsey. — The shrewd, careful people of the isl- 

 and of Guernsey have developed this breed, which is 

 known the world over for producing butter of the 

 highest natural color and with small outlay for food. 

 Taking a look at her we see an animal weighing 



GRAND CHAMPION AYRSHIRE COW, NATIONAL DAIRY SHOW, 

 CHICAGO, 1906 



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