FARM DAIRYING 



famous for its hardy character and good milking 

 quaHties. Black, but occasionally red. 



With the exception of the Shorthorn, the 

 breeds mentioned have been purely of the dairy 

 type. 



We have heard a great deal about the dual- 

 purpose cow — one suited both for the produc- 

 tion of milk and of beef. The following are 

 adapted for the two requirements: the Short- 

 horn, the Red-Polled, the Devon, the Brown 

 Swiss. 



If dairying is the object, it is best to keep to the 

 dairy breeds. The male calves, if properly fed, 

 make good veal. The cows have already earned 

 their way, and a profit from the carcass at the end 

 of a useful life should not be expected. 



When once the breed is decided on, keep to it. 

 Nothing gives such a motley herd of unsatisfactory 

 cows as a constant changing of the breed. 



The sire should always be pure bred of good 

 milking stock. Too much importance cannot be 

 placed on the influence of the sire in establishing 

 a good dairy herd. The cows need not be pure, 

 but should be good grades. 



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