The Dairy Cow.

King Country Chronicle, Volume III, Issue 155, 13 May 1909, Page 3

The Dairy Cow.

There is no domestic animal that makes as large a return for feed and care as tbc cow, and there i? not the least speculative feature about dairying, because there is no other source of income so sure. The cow, as a rule, is neglected, not only so far as proper feeding and housing is concerned, but the average farmer gives little thought to the adju itment of bis crops so that she will be provided for during the different seasons of the year.

Any dairyman continuing his work without any check on bis animals may attribute bis success, if he has any, merely to luck. A valuable dairy cow is very often sold much below her value, simply because her owner had no way of actually determining what her value was to him as a butter fat producer. If the cow has been dry for some time be gentle with her when she begins to milk again. Her udder has become tender, and you may cause her much trouble if you go at hammer and tongs. If you do and you should get a reminder from the cow's right hind foot, don't get mad about it and bit back. The cow is simply telling you in her way, that you bad better be more gentle and considerate. Cows' udders should be brushed clean and rubbed with a damp, coarse towel before milking. Be as particular with your bands, your clothing, and the udders of the cows in milking as you would have your wife in making bread. As the Jerseys have been bred for economic butter production.so the Hoisteins have been bred for a much longer period for milk production, and they will make a quart of milk,regardless of its fat contents, for less than any other cow.