HERD-TESTING RECORD
Over 100,000 Cows In Waikato The largest number of cows tested by the New Zealand Co-operative HerdTesting Association since its ineeption. was handled in Deember, while the average production for that month reached an exceptionally high standard, due largely to an abundant supply of green feed consequent on the heavy rainfall. The association tested 106,621 cows, Which gave an average yield of 781b. of milk and 35.61b: butterfat, with a test of 4.56. In December, 1935, 92.546 cows were tested, the production per cow averaging 7571b. of milk and 34.31b. of butterfat, with a test of 4.53. The association dealt with 100,641 cows in December, 1934, the average production being 7501b. of milk and 33.31b. of fat, witk a test of 4.45.
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Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Issue 19, 6 February 1937, Page 15
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124HERD-TESTING RECORD Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Issue 19, 6 February 1937, Page 15
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