Crossing Jerseys and Ayrshires.
Referring to some trials in DurhamAyrshire and Durham-Jersey cross, "Hoard's Dairyman" remark:—"Had the cross been Jersey-Ayrshire, we would deem it much better so far as the production of first-class cows is concerned. In this theory we are supported by actual facts. Some of the finest dairy cows ever produced in this region have been by breeding registered Jersey sires on grade Ayrshire cows. The same excellent effect has also been noticed by the use of a Guernsey male. Here we have two lines of blood of agreeing purpose, and both of the dairy temperament. As a consequence there is a harmonious 'nick.' But where either is crossed with the Durham, with its strong beef prepotencies, there is set up at once in the offspring a disagreement o T * tendencies and traits, and the union is not for the best from a dairy standpoint. A few instances have been reported to this paper of excellent results by the use of a purebred Ayrshire sire on Jersey grade cows. But this cross does not seem to produce quite as vigorous calves as the other way."
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King Country Chronicle, Volume III, Issue 122, 14 January 1909, Page 3
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187Crossing Jerseys and Ayrshires. King Country Chronicle, Volume III, Issue 122, 14 January 1909, Page 3
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