PREFACE 5 



will be fully discussed in the chapters which 

 follow. 



But the one who reads this must not think 

 it an overdrawn case for dairy farming on the 

 one hand, nor imagine on the other hand that all 

 he has to do is get a few cows and that they 

 will take care of him for the rest of his days. 

 Both views are equally erroneous. No man 

 can permanently succeed in any undertaking 

 without putting intelligent thought and energy 

 into his work. Neither can the dairy farmer. 



The ability to secure profits from dairying lies 

 in a thorough knowledge of its fundamental 

 principles. This book endeavors to set these 

 principles forth in a simple and practical way. 

 The authors have avoided the use of scientific 

 terms so far as it is possible for them to do so, 

 and have tried to use language and illustrations 

 easily within the grasp of those not trained for 

 scientific work. Wherever it has been necessary 

 to resort to unusual terms, these terms are fully 

 explained in ordinary every-day language. It is 

 hoped that this little book will be of real service 

 to the dairy farmer by assisting him in improv- 

 ing his methods and increasing his profits. 



"We desire to thank the many breeders, supply 

 houses, and manufacturing concerns, for their 

 generosity in furnishing photographs and cuts. 

 We especially desire to thank the Wisconsin 



