HERD TESTING.
horowhenua RESULTS. The following is a summary of the :eeords of the Horowhenua Herd Testing Association for the 30-day period ended the Ist February— . / For general information it might, be '■dated that the group method comprises ill those herds where the weights and samples of milk are taken pcisonulj} by a testing officer during milking. The association or individual method comprising those other, and smaller, herds where the farmer takes his own weights and samples. Whole Association. Cows. M. T. lb fat
Highest individual 7.501 b fat; lowest individual 3.691 b -fat. "
Herd Averages—Highest. Group Method 49 1,225 3.6 44.70 Harper Bros., Wcraroa. Assn. Method - 4 930 4.2 39.09 Mr E. Bruce, Palmerston North.
High. cow. Low. cow Group Method 70.561bsfat 3.691 b fat Harper Bros., Weraroa. Assn. Method 60.801 b fat 14.851 b fat Mr A. P. Ralph, Otaki.
Av. All cows . . 44 741 2.2 31.12 Highest hd. av, 49 1,225 3.6 44.70 Lowest hd. av. 53 407 3.5 14.40
Group Averages Group Method 47 740 4.2 31.00 Assn. Method 20 757 4.2 31.90
Herd Averages—Lowest. 14.40 Group Method 53 407 3.5 Assn. Method 20 531 4.4 23.46
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Shannon News, 7 February 1928, Page 3
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191HERD TESTING. Shannon News, 7 February 1928, Page 3
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