Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1873-02-14

MEETING OF THE DAlRYMEN'S
ASSOCIATION

Ats,. Adams, january az. ~ and ~.

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Friday Morning.
DIR. Sturtevant, of South birmingham.
Mass, read paper on the Ayrshire and
Jersey Breeds, or why the Ayrshire COW
should be the dairyman's choice. He pre-.
sented statistics Of the average production
recorded Of Shorthorn, Ayrshire, Jersey and
native herds, which we hope soon to present
to our readers. DIR. Sturtevaut takes step
in the right direction in this matter, for
figures must decide the relative value of the
different classes of animals. Undoubtedly
the figures now attainable are too few to fur
nish ground Of final decision, but so far as
exhibited by DIR. Sturtevant they are, il
seems to us, rather discouraging, since the
average yield Of blooded dairy herds over
natives is actually small, and relatively al.
most nothing when we consider the choice
and selected character Of the blooded herds,
and the extra character of the keep and care
which those herds almost universally receive.
1t may be that more extensive investiga-
ton and closer figuring will give better re-
suits for the imported breeds. We hope It
may, for the best stock of Europe ought to
be, and we have always supposed it 'eaS far
superior to our native stock. But it does
not seem to be proved by any figures which
have yet been produced, in reference to their
value for dairy purposes. As regards the
relative value Of Ayrshires and Jerseys for
butter, DR.. Sturtevant made very good
showing for the Ayrshires. The question
requires thorough sitting, and the sitting
will produce useful results just SO far as it is
based on actual and honest figures.
In reply to a question Mr.. W. II. Meal
lister, of West EnOsburgh, the winner of the
Blanchard churn for best butter said that
he used the Jewett pans. Mr.. II. A. Soule,
of Fairfield, of whose butter the committee
stated that /" the quality Of both samples was
not excelled by winter butter shown and Aad
the committee felt it to be in compliance with
the terms Of the offer of the Messrs. Blan.
chard's the award would have been made to
these samples" stated that he used the CON-
mon pans.
Secretary Bliss paid deserved compli.
ment to Col. Clarke of the Messenger for the
aid he had given the Association at all times
since it's organization. Col. Clarke respond.
ed suitably. The editor of the FARMER made
a brief remark complimenting Mr. Bliss, the
Secretary, for his indefatigable exertions, and
the sentiment was greeted with a hearty
round of applause.
DIR. 4. l.. Sturtevant, of South Framing
ham, Mass, read paper on the Ayrshire anC
Jersey Breeds, or why the Ayrshire COW
should be the dairyman's choice. He pre-
sented statistics Of the average production re
corded of Shorthorn, Ayrshire, Jersey aut
native herds, which we hope soon to present
to our readers. DIR. Sturtevant takes a stey
in the right direction in this matter, for e.
ures must decide the relative value of tn,
different classes of animals. Undoubtedl,
the figures now attainable are too few to fur
nish ground Of final decision, but so far a,
exhibited by Dr. Sturtevant they are, /
seems to us, rather discouraging, since IT,
average yield of blooded dairy herds owe
natives, by his figures, is actually small, aud
relatively almost nothing when we consider
the choice and selected character Of the blood
ed herds, and the extra character of the keel
and care which those herds almost universal
ly receive. 1t may be that Il more exten
sive investigation and closer figuring viii
give better results for the imported breed,
We hope it may, for the best stock Of Europ
ought to be, and we have always suppose i
lcdS far superior to our native stock. Bu
: it does not seem to be proved by any figure
which have yet been produced, in reierenc
to their value for dairy purposes. As r,
CARDS the relative value Of Ayrshires an
Jerseys for butter, DR. Sturtevant made a yer
good showing for the Ayrshires. The que
ton requires a thorough sitting, aud the sin
ing will produce useful results just so far a
it is based on actual aud honest figures
Mr.. |. T. Paris of Fairfax, said Their
were few Ayrshire COWS in this vicinit
/, which had done better than any named b
DR.. Sturtevant He said his 6 yr. old twin
> gave 40 lbs. milk day and made over
pound Of butter per day the last week IN Al
gust, on grass alone.
Mr.. Curtis Wheeler of Fairfax sald b
COW made in June l6 lbs. in days, and
September II l-2 lbs. in 6 IL days
Mr.. Harris Lewis said Of the Ayrshir,
that they will feed best of any breed on on
% mountain pastures, They will live by II
side of goat, aud thrive where the sho
horns would starve. But they are slo
mixers, or as his lrishman said, they wei
"tajus," and this is the only objection to the
: that he knows. They give superior COLI
= of butter The aroma and flavor Of JersC
. butter is perfect, but there have been no ia
: tests yet which establish its superiority oE,
. that of the Ayrshires,
= Mr.. Paris asked him if he had thi
" tajus " COW now. He said he had not, b.
T. he had another which he would sell him, vii
y teats so small that he would curse him al
9 the COW too Laughter.
Mr. Paris inquired if she was thoroug
bred. lie said no, and Mr.. p. then said
g didn't want her. Mr.. l.. said that was
+ small way to get out of it, but it was not
small as her teats, Laughter But a
improved breeds are good,
g Mr.. Bliss showed a patent mixer as
u remedy for the shortness of Ayrshire teat