The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1919-05-02


Scotland and has only been sufficient
ly developed to be established as a
type within the last hundred years.
This breed is not web knew in many
sections of the United States-New
England, New York and. Pennsylvania
probably containing the largest num-
Der of its representatives. There is
small distribution in the Middle At
lantic States and the Pacific North
west.
The color of this breed varies from
medium red to very dark mahog-
any brown and white. The cattle
have long horns which turn outward,
then forward and upward. Ayrshires
are characterized by quick, brisk
actions. They have slightly nervous
disposition and a pronounced ability
as "rustlers" - the obtaining of a
livelihood on scant pastures. Cows
of this breed average 1000 pounds
in weight and bulls average about
900 pounds.
Ayrshire milk has comparative little
color and has small fat globules, be-
cause of which the milk stands ship
ping well without churning. The per-
centage of butter fat is medium.
Brown Swiss Breed
The Brown Swiss breed, which does
not have a widespread distribution
in the United States, originated in the
Canton of Schwyz, in Switzerland,
and is found principally in New York
and Wisconsin.
The cattle vary in color from a
Lightly mouse color, or brownish-
dun to dark brown. They are mild
and .docile and are excellent grazers,
especially on rough land. Cows aver
age about l $50 pounds in weight and
bulls from 500 to $500 pounds.
This breed ranks we'll in milk pro-
duction, with moderate percentage
of fat.
Guernsey Characteristics
The Guernsey breed developed on
the Channel Islands of Guernsey and
Attorney, although probably the pa
rent stock came from Normandy,
France. This breed has maintained
steady growth in numbers and pop
ularity in the country. and its largest
numbers are found in the Eastern and
middle Western States.
The characteristic colors of Guern-
seys are some shade. of fawn and
white. Cows average about 1850
pounds and the bulls about l 900
pounds in weight. Guernsey milk is
noted for it's extremely yellow color
and high percentage of butter fat.
Holstein Cattle
The Holstein-Friesan, commonly
known as the Holstein breed, origin
ated in the northern part of Holland,
where it has been bred for centuries.
Holsteins have grown greatly in num-
bers and popularity in recent years
in this country and are most numer-
Gus in the United States in the middle
Atlantic, middle Western and Pacific
sections.
1AOAoIClll NoCIiS arc VI DIdSh anu
white color. They are docile and even
tempered, not good "rustlers," and dc
best when plenty of feed is available
Holstein cows average about 1885
pounds and bulls 1900 pounds in
weight. The average of milk produc.
ton is high, but the percentage OF
butter fat is comparatively low.
Features of the Jerseys
Jersey cattle, the most numerous
breed in the United States, originated
in the Island of Jersey. Jerseys anC
Guernseys probably had the same
foundation stock, but have been de-
veloped toward different ideals so thai
the breeds now differ in a number OF
particulars.
Jerseys vary considerably in color
Shades of fawn, squirrel gray, mouse
color and very dark brown are com
mon Jerseys have highly organized
nervous system and are usually some.
what excitable, responding quickly to
good treatment and good feed. Cows
average about 900 pounds and bulls
1900 pounds in weight. The Jersey
COW gives rich, yellow-colored milk
and is an excellent butter fat pro.
Queer.