. Western agriculture. in theso-called milkveins extendingforward alongeither side ofthe abdomen infront of theudder, and en-tering the ab-dominal wallthrough openings called milk wells. It is, therefore, im-portant that these veins be as large and branching aspossible, showing a capacity to carry large amounts of size of the milk vein can easily be determined by insert-ing the end of the finger in the milk well and noting its No matter how large and perfect any factoryis, it cannot turn out manufactured goods without rawmaterials in abundance. Milk is made from the food
. Western agriculture. in theso-called milkveins extendingforward alongeither side ofthe abdomen infront of theudder, and en-tering the ab-dominal wallthrough openings called milk wells. It is, therefore, im-portant that these veins be as large and branching aspossible, showing a capacity to carry large amounts of size of the milk vein can easily be determined by insert-ing the end of the finger in the milk well and noting its No matter how large and perfect any factoryis, it cannot turn out manufactured goods without rawmaterials in abundance. Milk is made from the food the coweats. In order, therefore, to have plenty of raw materialon hand from which to produce milk, large amounts of feedmust be eaten andbe well conclusion,then, is inevitable:the digestive or-gans of a cow mustbe large and vig-orous. This, ofcourse, means thata good dairy cowwill have a large Korrol r\r mirJrllci Figure 119.—Diagram showing blood supply to the Darrei, or miaaie. udder of a daiiy DAIRY CATTLE 299 Chest. However great the capacity of any factory orhowever large the amount of raw material supplied, note-worthy stores of the finished products cannot be producedif the machinery is weak, frail, and short-lived. Just sowith the dairy cow. She must be healthy, vigorous, and havea strong constitution if she proves capable of standing upunder the severe strain of producing large quantities of milk,and giving birth to healthy vigorous calves. These points,vigor and strong constitution, are indicated by great chestcapacity as shown by a deep chest and large heart girth,allowing ample room for large, vigorous vital organs (heartand lungs); and by a large, bright, full eye, large nostrils,and a broad, strong muzzle. Temperament. The so-called dairy type has been pro-duced as explained above and is built around the pointsthere mentioned. First, the dairy cow should have an active,highly organized temperament with strong nerve force. Thisis shown by her
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