JUNE, 1894. 
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EDITORIAL. 
Normandy Breed of Cattle.— That tuberculosis prevails 
to a great extent in the United States, and especially in the 
eastern part of the country, is now a well-acknowledged fact- 
Tuberculine has spoken in many cases. The people are getting 
uneasy about all that has been said and written on the subject. 
And now we have legislation on the subject—indemnity is 
granted for the destruction of tuberculous stock. Our owners 
of fine cattle (Jerseys especially, among which tuberculosis is 
reported so prevalent,) are having all their herds tested. To 
what point will all this excitement bring us to? Where will the- 
dairy men look for animals to carry on their business. We 
believe that these are questions which are occupying their 
attention. 
In glancing over the breeds of milch cows which we think 
may be called to take the place of the late fashionable race, we 
are well attracted by the Norman breed, the Cotentine as they 
are known on the Continent of Europe. This breed is com¬ 
paratively unknown in America, but few having been imported; 
but their superior qualities as milkers and as meat producers 
will necessarily attract the attention of owners of fancy cattle. 
“The breed is claimed to be the finest milking race in the 
world. The Norman cow frequently produces 35 quarts of milk 
in the 24 hours, and have been known to produce 50 quarts. 
The average yield of milk per cow is about 300 quarts per year. 
The butter is of such quality that some of it has been sold as 
high as one dollar per pound. Their breed furnishes to the 
