FARM DAIRYING 



the necessity of having a healthy cow, as indicated 

 by a readiness for her food, a full bright eye, soft 

 pliable hair and skin, steady, even breathing, and 

 good heart and lung capacity. Then we want 

 good milking qualities as suggested by a strong 

 nervous system, large middle piece, and splendid 

 udder. She should have a quiet, contented dis- 

 position, submit quietly to being handled, and 

 should be an easy milker. 



A cow should increase in her milk-flow during 

 the first few lactation periods; and frequently 

 there is a slight increase in the percentage of fat 

 as she reaches maturity. 



She may be said to be at her best from her fifth 

 to her eighth year, and many do splendid work 

 for many years after that age. 



A cow should make from $30.00 to $60.00 a 

 year profit. A very good one may make for her 

 owner $75.00 to $100.00. The profit may be 

 estimated if the food cost be subtracted from the 

 value of the milk-fat. The value of the skim- 

 milk, calf, and manure, off-set the cost of labor in 

 connection with the care of the cow. 



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