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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
Novemberr 14, 
Live Stock and Dairy 
THE HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN STORY. 
Part II. 
Holstein cattle are the largest of the 
strictly dairy breeds. Cows weighing 
from 1,200 pojjnds to 1,600 pounds are 
not uncommon, while aged bulls often 
weigh considerably over 2,000 pounds. 
Calves are large and strong when born, 
and grow and fatten readily. Yearlings 
sometimes appear “leggy,” but mature 
animals are seldom out of proportion 
in this respect. Iiolsteins, as a breed, 
are wedge-shaped in conformation, long 
in back, long in neck and long from eye 
to muzzle. Horns are small and, with 
cows, curved inward and downward. 
The back is straight from shoulders to 
hips, but often droops toward the root 
of the tail. This trait is being more 
or less bred out, but it can scarcely be 
ltgarded as a defect, for it is seen in 
some of the best specimens. The hips 
are wide, udder is roomy and usually 
of good shape, and teats squarely and 
well placed. Some individuals, especially 
old cows, have very large, fleshy udders, 
while others carry as snug and shapely 
an udder as any Ayrshire, and this 
breed is said to excel in this respect. 
The milk veins are very large and 
tortuous, especially in heavy milking 
aged cows, often branching well for¬ 
ward and entering the abdomen by two 
or three openings. The chief defect in 
the conformation of Holstein cattle is 
in the more or less contracted chest. 
In many specimens the ribs are not well 
sprung, making a somewhat narrow 
chest. It would be interesting to know 
years old, she will Rive from 7.000 1o 0,000 
pounds. The quality of this milk will range 
from three to four per cent fat, and from 
nine to ]0 per cent solids not fat. If fed 
to their ability to digest and assimilate food 
tlie majority of these cows will exceed this 
production. Before the introduction of this 
breed, from 3,500 to 4,000 pounds per an¬ 
num were regarded as extreme high aver¬ 
ages for the cows of this country. We 
think it is safe to affirm that the intro¬ 
duction of this breed has raised, directly 
or indirectly, the average of American 
cows from 1,500 to 2,000 pounds. One 
of the cows of the earliest permanent im¬ 
portation yielded 4,008% pounds of milk 
in nine weeks, the highest day’s yield being 
70 pounds. This and other similar records 
of the breed were received with wide¬ 
spread incredulity. 
In 1880 the cow Aaggie made a record 
of 18.004 5-10 pounds of milk within one 
year from date of calving. This record was 
almost universally regarded as an impossi¬ 
bility. Among those that joined in this 
view was Professor Bong of’ England, then 
publishing a large work on dairy husbandry, 
which was widely subscribed for in this 
country, and isssued in quarterly numbers. 
Tims the capacity of this breed for milk 
production became a matter of more than 
ordinary public interest. In August, 1885, 
the owners of Aaggie commenced a record 
of the cow, Clotliilde. They invited pub¬ 
lic scrutiny of this record during its 
full progress. A number of persons inter¬ 
ested themselves in it in order to learn 
the amount of her production beyond a 
doubt, among which were leading men con¬ 
nected with dairy publications. At dif¬ 
ferent periods, including one during the 
last week of her record, she was under 
tile official watch care of the Superintendent 
of IIolstein-Friesian Advanced Registry. Her 
record for the year was 26,02.1% pounds. 
During the closing week, commencing 
358 days from dropping her calf, she 
gave from 53 to 56 pounds daily. So 
thoroughly was the public convinced of the 
correctness of this record that higher 
records have since been received without’ 
an intimation of former incredulity. 
Pietertje 2d in her eleventh year produced 
30.318% pounds, and Princess of Wayne, 
in her twelfth year, 20.008 11-16 pounds. 
The latter gave 3,182% pounds in 30 days, 
DIJKSTRA BEAUTY LAD. CHAMPION AGED HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN BULL 
if this defect is not a result of environ¬ 
ment tinder which the brped has been 
reared for many centuries and if, under 
different conditions, it could not be 
gradually corrected. In other words, 
is not this narrowness of chest due to 
an inactive life in the rich lowlands of 
the dyked country of Holland, and to 
breathing the'dense air of the sea level? 
The rarer air of the Scottish hills, 
combined with the climbing and travel¬ 
ling required to gather the more scanty 
grasses of the highlands, have devel¬ 
oped the constitution and breathing ca¬ 
pacity of the Ayrshire to a marked 
degree. These same conditions have 
also exerted a noticeable effect on the 
temperament of the animal. The ne¬ 
cessity for hustling has produced the 
quick, nervous, easily excited Ayrshire, 
while the easy life of the rich low¬ 
lands—where most of her food is 
accessible to the cow without exertion 
on her part—has developed the quiet, 
docile, kindly disposition of the Hol¬ 
stein. 
Holstein cows 
and consequently 
machine of large 
are heavy producers, 
large consumers. No 
capacity can turn out 
an abundance of the finished product un¬ 
less raw material is at hand in sufficient 
quantity. The Holstein cow is no ex¬ 
ception to the rule; she will not thrive 
on scant pasture. Holsteins were first 
brought to general notice as great milk 
producers, and have always stood at 
the head of all breeds in this respect. 
Quoting from a pamphlet published by 
the Holstein-Friesian Association of 
America: 
Quantity of production and persistency of 
milking during long periods are well-known 
characteristics of this breed. Dropping her 
first calf at about two years old, an average 
cow of this breed, if well cared for, will 
produce from 5,000 to 6.000 pounds of milk 
in 10 months, and she will increase this pro¬ 
duction each and every year until, at five 
the highest day’s yield being 113 1-16 
pounds. Seventy-seven cows have been re¬ 
ceived to Advanced Registry that have pro¬ 
duced from 15,000 to 30,000 pounds in 
periods of 10 months to one year. 
Quite recently De Kol Creamelle 
gave 119.7 pounds milk in one day, 
780.6 pounds in seven days and 3,200.3 
pounds in thirty days. 
In percentage of butter fat the Hol¬ 
stein ranks with the Ayrshire and Short¬ 
horn. There is an impression abroad 
mainly among people who have had no 
experience with Holstein cattle that 
their milk is uniformly very poor. It 
is only necessary to refer to any list 
of official tests to enlighten those ,who 
may be ignorant on the subject. For 
instance, from April 5 to April 22, 1908, 
records of 151 cows were accepted. 
The average tests of these cows were 
as follows: Forty full aged cows, 3.38 
11 senior four-year-olds, 3.40 
12 junior four-year-olds, 3.38 
15 senior three-year-olds, 3.51 
19 junior three-year-olds, 3.49 
16 senior two-year-olds, 3.51 
38 junior two-year-olds, 3.48 
per 
per 
per 
per 
per 
per 
per 
cent; 
cent; 
cent; 
cent; 
cent; 
cent; 
cent. 
This herd of 151 animals of all 
ages, of which nearly one-half were 
heifers with first or second calf, pro¬ 
duced in seven consecutive days 59,362.6 
pounds of milk, containing 2,041.029 
pounds of butter fat; thus showing an 
average test of 3.44 per cent fat. These 
cows were all fresh in milk, and would 
undoubtedly test higher as the period 
of lactation advanced. The average 
yield for seven consecutive days of each 
herd of 151 cows was 
milk, containing 13.451 
fat, equivalent to 27 
per day and 15.7 pounds 
commercial butter per week. In this 
list two tested over 4.5 per cent, 14 
over 4 per cent, and several just under 
4 per cent. c. s. moore. 
animal in this 
393.1 pounds 
pounds butter 
quarts of milk 
A gain of 10 lbs. of milk per cow in one month is 
one Badger Dairy Feed record. Don’t take our 
word for it. Read what Mr. J, J. Liston says on 
the right. But you don’t even have to take Mr. 
Liston’s word. Try Badger Dairy Feed on your 
own cows. It contains the necessary Protein. 
Fat and Carbohydrates, in perfect proportion 
for milk making and conditioning. Badger 
Dairy Feed is a big money maker for the dairy¬ 
man. and our interesting Free Book tells why. 
Write for it today. 
CHAS. A. KRAUSE HILLING CO., 
Rock City, Ill. 
Chas. A. Krause Mill¬ 
ing Co., Milwaukee, Wi 9 . 
Gentlemen: — In regard to 
Badger Dairy Feed would state 
I have used it the past winter on 
4 heifers with their first calf. Before 
[ started feeding them on Badger 
Dairy Feed I had been feeding them 
on corn, oats, bran and oil meal. I got 
30 lbs. of milk a day per cow from the 
above ration. 
After using Badger Dairy Feed they 
increased to 40 lbs. per day, so you see 
it paid me to feed it. 
I can cheerfully recommend Bad- 
Box 100, Milwaukee, Wis^%. Dairy Pee<1 to anyone milk- 
^ ing cows, as it more than 
pays for itself.Yours truly, 
(Signed) J, J, Liston. 
AYRSHIRE CATTLE 
DORSET SHEEP 
11/C nnrCD E° ur Registered Bull Calves, 
(V L Uritn Two Registered Heifer Calves, 
Two Registered Yearling Heifers, 
all sired by a grandson of the champion bull Imp. 
Lord Dudley of Drnmsnie 12293, and Moilena of 
!Ste. A lines 10009, second prize, three-year-old in 
milk class Toronto, 1902, and a great grandson of 
the famous Glencairn 3d Imp, 0955, and Kirsty 
Wallace of Auckenbrain Imp. 8301, who was cham¬ 
pion Ayrshire cow in milk and butter test at Pan- 
American (Buffalo) Exhibition. The dams of these 
calves and heifers include granddaughters and 
groat granddaughters of such famous individuals 
as Lady Fox 9009. Lukolela 12357. Glencairn 3d Imp. 
0955, and Douglasdale of Dam of Aber Imp. 12212, 
1st and champion at Pan-American Exhibition, and 
for years champion against all comers in Canada. 
PRICES VERY REASONABLE. 
WE ALSO OFFER 
Registered Dorset Ewe and 
Ram Lambs, and a Few 
. Yearling Ewes and Rams. 
Our flock was founded by stock purchased from 
such breeders as Flower, Tranquillity Farms, and 
some of tlie leading Canadian Flocks, and the stock 
wo offer were all sired by the imported Merson’s 
Ram who was Grand Champion of the breed at the 
St. Louis World’s Fair, and has been at the head 
of our Flock for two years. 
PRICES VERY REASONABLE. 
Hickory Island Farm, 
CLAYTON^ 
CARNSEY, Manager, 
NEW YORK. 
RATHER THAN HAVE AN 
AUCTION 
We will cut the price for Immediate acceptance. 
Fashionably bred large producing cows bred to 
our great Sir Korndyke Manor DeKoI Jr. Male 
calves at farmer’s prices to close out. 
RIVENBURGH BROS., 
Hillhurst Farm Oneida, New York. 
BOLL CALVES™. YOUNG BULLS 
ready for service, that are of good size and individ¬ 
uality. A 11 are from officially tested dams, and are 
siren by Homestead Girl I)© Kol’s Sarcastic 
•mV We have sixty daughters of this Bull that 
will be kept in the Herd and officially tested. 
Write for description and prices. 
WOODCREST FARM, 
Rifton, Ulster County, New York. 
The BLOOMINGDALE HERD OF 
HOLSTKIN-FKIESIANS 
are bred for large production. Good size, Strong 
Constitution, Best Individuality. 
If these are the kind you want write or come to 
see them. 125 to select from. Animals of both sexes 
and all ages to offer at prices that will please you. 
A special offer on some nicely bred Bull Calves. 
A. A. CORT1CLYOU, Somerville, N. J. 
HOLSTEIN-FRIESIANS 
GENIE CLOTH I DDE, one of the world’s 
official record cows with 30.05 lbs. butter in seven 
days and 110.45 lbs. butter in thirty days. 
PONTIAC CHIRON, one of the best sons of 
Hengerveld De Kol. Bull Calves Eor Sale. 
W. W. CHENEY, - Manlius. N. Y. 
RARE OPPORTUNITY 
TO SECURE CHOICE REGISTERED 
Chester White, Poland China and Berkshire Pigs, 
all ages. Also Keg. young Jersey stock and Scotch 
Collie Dogs. Come see my stock and make your 
own selections. Send 2 cent stamp for Circular. 
EDWARD WALTER. West Chester, Pa. 
* * QUALITY. ” 
For Sale-Bull Calf and Young Bull 
ready for service; also, from one to ten heifers 
coming fresh this Fall, all out of dams with good 
records. The animals are right, and prices right. 
Let me know your wants. 
E. TV. MOSIIER, Aurora, N. Y. 
ALL ABOUT HOLSTEINS 
Send for free illustrated pamphlet describing 
tills great breed of cattle.' 
JF^L^HOUfDETO^^^Sec^q^BrattKborOj^^t. 
The GUERNSEY COW is the 
Most Economical Producer of 
Dairy Products of the Highest Quality. 
Reason WHY—by writing 
Guernsey Club, Box R. N. Y„ Peterboro, N. H 
gift ft C/lf r-Five large thrifty 
^ H *-*- heifers 7 to 9 months 
bull calves 4 
right. 
Guernsey 
ths. Two 
weeks. Price, quality and breeding 
W. A. ALEXANDER, Union Springs, N. Y. 
HERE IS A GOOD START IN 
REGISTERED JERSEYS 
FOR SI00 
Bull CALF sired by Fern’s Jubilee No. 73852. 
Heifer Calf sired by Laird Pedro No. 64659. 
These calves carry the blood of the greatest 
Jerseys in the world. Address 
.J. GRANT MORSE, Hamilton, X, Y. 
CALVES. 
Raise Them Without Milk. 
Booklet Free. 
J. W. Barwell, Waukegan,Ill. 
DORSET SHEEP 
Chester White and Large Yorkshire Swine. 
EOK SALE— Dorset Yearling and Ram Lambs 
from one of the best flocks in the United States or 
Canada, Also Chester White and Large Yorkshire 
Swine of both sexes for sale at all times. Also somo 
young Chester White Sows to farrow soon. Prices 
reasonable. W, H. Miner, Cliazy, Clinton Co.N.Y. 
If in need of a good 
SHROPSHIRE RAM OR RAM LAMB, 
write J. C. DUNCAN, Lewiston, New York. 
FOR 
SALE 
C. W. HALLIDAY, 
Registered ReLmbouillet Rams 
Route 2, Hammondsport, N. Y. 
SHROPSHIRESt 
—30 Yearling Rams, 30 Ram 
-jambs. Also Ewes and Ewe 
Lambs; 2 extra rams for show. Address 
FRED VAN VLEET, Lodi, NewYork. 
FDR ^ A | F—® ne yearling Lincoln ram, also 
I Ull OnLL a large fine Oxford ram, both reg¬ 
istered. E. A. BENTLEY, Wellsville, New York. 
Wool-Mutton Shrop. Rams, SEMS 
and 
. ^ ^ J , . . -to best 
home bred and imported rams cheap now. Write 
for special price list“D.” Satisfaction guaranteed. 
MAPLEWOOD STOCK FARM, Allegan, Mich, 
W illow Roe Stock Farm has a few choice Merino 
and Delaine Hams for sale. Mostly sired by 
Shylock, one of the greatest B. Rams living. 
These rams have great bone, covering and fleece. 
G. B. QUINN, ltoxbury, Ohio. 
OHIO 
on hand. 
FARM 
M. L. 
Berkshire Hogs tind Jersey 
Cattle; stock for sale; always 
BENIIAM, LeRoy, Ohio. 
fi 1 PIGS, Mar. and April farrow. Mated-not 
u.x.v. a kin. Bred sows. Ail Registered Silver 
Premium Stock. E. J. Schwartz, E. p 
er 
harsalia.N.Y 
Reg. P. Chinas, Berkshires, C. Whites. 
Fine largo strains; all ages, mated 
not akin. Bred sows, service Boars, 
Guernsey and Holstein calves. Collie 
Pups, Beagles and Poultry. Write for 
prices & circulars. Hamilton & Co., Middletown,Pa. 
SPRIHGBANK HERD 
LARGE BERKSHIRES 
A fine bunch of Sows coining a year 
old by Grand Premier, No. 80005,bred to Baron Duke 
85th, No. 91215. A son of Premier Longfellow, No. 
08000, Grand Champion at St. Louis in 1904. Booklet 
on application. J.E. WATSON. Marbledale. Conn. 
Large Berkshires 
English and American bred. 150 to select from. 
Matings not akin. Catalogue on application. 
WILJLOUGHHY FARM. Gettysburg, Pa. 
LOCUST HOME BERKSHIRES 
Direct Premier Longfellow, Lord Premier and 
Masterpiece strains. Young stock for sale. 
S. C. FllENCH, Atwater, N. Y. 
LARGE BERKSHIRES. 
Most approved breeding. All animals guaranteed 
and registered free of charge. Write for prices. 
H. C. & H. 15. Harpending, Dundee, N. Y. 
KALORAMA 
BERKSHIRES 
A limited number of young sows bred to a grand 
imported boar for March and April farrow. 
Also a fine lot of fall pigs of the highest quality 
and breeding at very attractive prices. 
CALVIN J. HUSON, Penn Yan, N.Y. 
For Sale BLACK JACKS 
Measley Nose 3 to 5 years old, 
weigh about 800 lbs., height 
4 ft. 8 ins. to 4 ft. 9 ins. 
standard measure. Price 
as low as $250. Jennets in 
foal as low as $35. Must 
sell. Are worth more than 
double the price asked. All 
warranted kind, sound,and 
sure foal getters. Inclose 
stamp for particulars. A. B. Stevens,So.Canaan,Pa. 
SHARON VALLEY STOCK FARM, NEWARK, OHIO 
is now one of the greatest Stock Farms of Imported Belgian, 
Percheron and German Coach Stallions and Mares in America. 
Horses are sold here either by private sale or public auction at 
just their actual value. On Oct. 15th there were over 40 head of 
stallions and mares sold. The horses were fine and the prices good. 
Do you intend purchasing a draft horse? If so, make a visit to The 
Sharon Valley Stock Farm where you will see the greatest 
collection of draft stallions and mares you ever saw on one man’s 
farm—being over 150 head on the different farms. The mares have 
ull been bred and most of them in foal. Special conveyances to 
and from the farms showing the visitors around. 
Sharon Valley Stock Farm is 1*4 miles from Newark. 
Inte nding purchasers send for catalogue. 
COL. G. W. CKAWFOBD, Prop. 
Sharon Valley Stock Farm, Newark, Ohio. 
Bell phone 651 W. Citizens phone 2(56. 
