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in constitution as some of the larger breeds and do not thrive 
on a poor pasture. 
Holstein-Friesian cattle are black and white, the proportion 
of the two colors varying considerably in different animals. 
‘They are the largest of our dairy breeds. The cows produce 
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a larger quantity of milk than any others, and for that reason 
they are the most popular breed among people who supply 
milk for large cities. Their milk, however, has a low per- 
centage of butter fat, and, therefore, they are not so highly 
prized for butter making. Being larger than other dairy 
breeds, they are more valuable for beef purposes, which is a 
very important consideration. Another point in their favor 
is that they are hardier than most other dairy breeds. 
Guernseys are similar to Jerseys in their milking qualities 
