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the American milk goat to assume, if not to surpass, 



the place of economic importance so long held by her 



European cousin. 



QUESTIONS 



1. Discuss the origin of the Swiss breed of goats. 



'i. What breeds of Switzerland were selected to build up the goat 



industry of the U. S..'' Why were these breeds selected? 

 'i. About wlien were the first modern importations of Swiss goats 



made.'' How have these' fared .^ 

 i. Name three jnire bred bucks, together with the breed to wliich 



they belong, who have influenced the pure bred industry. 



5. Name se\'eral factors which have enabled California to become 



foremost among states in the de\'elopment of the milk goat. 



6. How do you account for the fact that Mexican goats are easily 



" graded up " by the use of ))ure bred Swiss bucks.'' 



7. When were Anglo-Nubians first imported into the U. S..' 



8. In what associations are pure bred milk goats registered.'' 



9. Give several illustrations of activities which tend to show the great 



interest being taken in milk goats. 



