. Agriculture; a text for the school and the farm . ar as possible the qualities ofboth dairy and beef breeds. Such animals are usually oflarge frame, take on flesh readily, and so are easily con-verted into beef when this is more profitable than dairymen select the pure dairy breeds, preferring toget their profit out of the milk produced, rather than fromthe beef. Which is the better plan will depend on localconditions and demands. Choosing the dairy breed.—It is impossible to selectany one breed of dairy cattle as the best under all condi-tions. Some are noted for producing lar
. Agriculture; a text for the school and the farm . ar as possible the qualities ofboth dairy and beef breeds. Such animals are usually oflarge frame, take on flesh readily, and so are easily con-verted into beef when this is more profitable than dairymen select the pure dairy breeds, preferring toget their profit out of the milk produced, rather than fromthe beef. Which is the better plan will depend on localconditions and demands. Choosing the dairy breed.—It is impossible to selectany one breed of dairy cattle as the best under all condi-tions. Some are noted for producing large quantities ofmilk, and others for producing milk rich in butter-fat. Somedo best when allowed a wide range for foraging, and otherswhen they are kept close and fed high. Some give a largeflow of milk for a short season, and others a smaller flowfor a longer time. The dairyman should decide what par-ticular qualities are best adapted to his needs, and thenselect the breed that will meet these needs. Leading dairy breeds.—Among the best-known. Banastine Belle de Kol, a clianipion Hoi stein cow with arecord of pounds of butter-fat in 3G5 days.
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