42 ILLINOIS STATE DAIRYMEN'S ASSOCIATION 



dairy cow to see he effect of the change of feed on the milk. 

 So that was rather by chance than purpose. 

 Q : — How about the labor ? 



A: — We considered that the skim milk calf and manure 

 paid for the labor. 



Q:— (Referring to chart) Does that man know he's got 

 these poor cows? 



A : — He certainly does. 



Q: — What does he say? 



A Member: — Probably don't believe it. 



Q: — Where does he live, northern or southern Illinois? 



A: — Northern Illinois. 



Q: — How long a milking period, and how many milking 

 periods should be given these poor cows ? 



A : — If fully matured, and she apparently has a good chance, 

 I think one lactation period is enough. If not freshened right 

 and not had a fair show, give her another chance. Ordinarily 

 if in good health, and feeds well, one year is sufficient. 



Q : — Safe to let the Experiment Station try it ? 



A : — Yes sir it is. We are not keeping Queen fcr the money 

 we are making. 



Q : — What sires did you use in connection with Rose, what 

 breed ? 



A: — One Shorthorn first, and Holstein after that. 



Q: — Didn't have any other? 



A: — No sir. We had two heifers from Holstein, and one 

 from the Shorthorn. 



Q : — Which was best ? 



A: — The Holstein best. I thought the Shorthorn good 

 myself, but she was not up to the Holstein. 



Q: — In these poor cows here, was any record kept of the 

 lactation periods? 



A : — Yes sir, at the time there w^as. I could not give you 

 them now. I never saw that herd. It is published in one of 

 the circulars 



