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BREEDS OF CATTLE 



to consume large quantities of roughage and return large 

 quantities of milk. The objection often raised against 

 Holstein cows is that their milk is not high enough in fat 

 content, the average for the breed running about 3!- per 

 cent. This low test is offset, however, by the large yield, 

 so that the Holstein also makes a good butter cow. 



Holstein fanciers make some claims for the beef qualities 

 of the breed, but the markets discriminate against the black 

 and white color. However, one can sell the cows after 

 they have done a life service in yielding milk for more 

 money than can be realized for smaller cows. These 

 cattle are becoming more and more popular throughout 

 the country and good prices for them prevail. 



JERSEY CATTLE 



The native home of the Jersey is the Island of Jersey, 

 from which the breed derives its name. This island is 



Fig. 39. — Jersey cow. 



