. Modern milk goats : status of the milk goat industry; methods of profitable milk production; care and management of commercial herds and household goats . Goats. 84 MODERN MILK GOATS though one sees bucks of tlie Swiss breeds with short, smooth coats, they are the exception ratlier than the rule. Milk Yield.—The typical udder of a Swiss doe is one that is carried high, well attached, with teats distinct from the udder itself, and large enough for ease in milking. The milk yield is heavy and the butter fat ranges characteristi- cally from per cent. to 5 per cent. Both breeds have hardy co
. Modern milk goats : status of the milk goat industry; methods of profitable milk production; care and management of commercial herds and household goats . Goats. 84 MODERN MILK GOATS though one sees bucks of tlie Swiss breeds with short, smooth coats, they are the exception ratlier than the rule. Milk Yield.—The typical udder of a Swiss doe is one that is carried high, well attached, with teats distinct from the udder itself, and large enough for ease in milking. The milk yield is heavy and the butter fat ranges characteristi- cally from per cent. to 5 per cent. Both breeds have hardy con- stitutions, and have shown wonderful adap- tability to the varieties of climite presented in their American homes. They have done well wherever they have gone. Practical Basis for Choice.—Now what are the practical considerations that would influence one's choice of these three breeds? If one is choosing a family goat, the most important. Fig. 29,—Laa Cabritas Loretta. 1156, Ad- vanced Registry, 13, yield 12 lbs a day. A typical Toggenburg Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Richards, Irmagarde. Philadelphia : J. B. Lippincott
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