232 ILLINOIS DAIRYMEN'S ASSOCIATION. 



A : — Two years and one month. This shows the first year's 

 work. 



Q : — In your work the past year have you satisfied yourself 

 that your work has been of benefit to this county; seen any re- 

 sults ? 



A : — Why, yes ; there is evidence in more ways than one. 



Q : — The reason I ask this question. The association has 

 gone on record before the legislature asking for funds to continue 

 this work and enlarge on it, and it is the first opportunity I have 

 had in this section of knowing whether the work has been suc- 

 cessful. The association thinks it is a good thing and should 

 have more of it. 



A : : — There is an immense opportunity for doing work of this 

 kind, but the expense involved restrict from getting at the men. 

 We have studied the conditions and tried to assist the men not 

 only in the handling of their cattle, but their crops, anything, even 

 in the construction of their barns, etc., which not only leads to 

 economy in production, but leads to higher quality. 



Mr. Newman : — It is very encouraging to me to have this 

 recorded. 



Q : — A Member : — That herd of eleven cows and herd of 24 

 cows ; any difference in the age of those cattle ? 

 A : — No particular difference in age of cows. 

 (Comparing charts.) 



Mr. Jansen : — Q : — I see 23 is the lowest and 24 the highest; 

 23 has pure-bred sire now and intends to do better than that. A 

 year ago this spring he put a pure-bred sire of good dairy quality 

 at the head of his herd and intends to do better. 

 Q: — What cows represent 5.9, 24? 



A : — High grade Jersey cows, not only well bred, but good 

 individuals, average 417 pounds butter fat. 



By the President : — We will have to pass on to next one on 

 program. 



