Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-09-20
WITH THE COUNTY AGENI
Hi Spots From the County AgricuI.
tural Agents Office


Association for August shows some
very interesting results. OF the 445
cows tested twenty-three produced
forty or more pounds of butterfat. A
very great difference in the production
is shown by those of the association
who supplement their pasture feed
feed is being fed the cost of produe-
ton is considerably higher than where
a liberal allowance of feed, is being
used Moreover the production Der
COW is considerably higher, when fed
on a grain ration. OF all the herds
in the association the registered and
grade Holstein herd of Cornelius Sko-
los holds the high herd average. The
production of this herd averaged S3S
pounds of milk with test of 49o but
terfat. A total of 80 pounds of but
terfat.
The second high herd consists of
registered and grade Guernseys owned
by Syverhus Bros. Their production
for the month was 645 pounds of milk.
test 4.42 butterfat a total of 28.S
pounds of butterfat.
The following is list of the twelve
highest producing cows for the month.
Owner of Cow, name of COW, breed
or COW, pounds milk, per cent CT fat.
pounds butterfat
Cornelius Sebion, No. ID. CHI, 1852,
Al, 55.4.
Iver Hegge & Sons, No. A, CD, 1913.
6.8, 49.5.
N. L. Hanson, Jersey, CD, $40, 10,
49.0.
Mike Ellefson, SNOWFALL, CHI, 1914,
60, 476.
Mike Ellefson, Deer, GIL, 1O11, 4.6,
46.5.
syverhus Bros, Dolly, G.G., 985, as,
44.3.
Melvin Stafslien, Lady Bell of Rich
land, Ri, 1929, 4.3, 442.
Vernon Co. Asylum, No. Ga, CD,
1923, 4.3, 44.0.
IL Lindemann & Olson, No. 2, CD,
liver Hegge & Sons, No11, CD, 7S4,
Sc, 1879.
Cornelius Sebion, No. II, CHI, 1909,
SO, 43.5.
Hugh Buchanan, Netta's Nobby Girl,
Ri, 843, 81, 43.0.
The records fthese twelve cows
show that there is decided difference
IN the butterfat test of cows of the
same breed, and likewise a great var
iation in the total number of pounds
of milk, among cows of the same breed
In short these records show that in
calculating the value of any cove at
any particular time it is quite as inn
portant to consider her ability to pro-
duce milk as well as her butterfat test
These are two distinct factors, and will
vary from time to time Consequent
~ we arrived at the Importance of
keeping accurate accounts of all cat
tie over the entire time of their pro-
duction.
One other fact worthy of mention in
this particular record is that, of these
twelve high producers, seven were
Jersey cows two of which were pure
bred, four Holsteins and one Guernsey.
Yet the fact remains that a Holstein
herd has the highest herd average pro-
duction and a Guernsey herd has the
second highest herd average produc-
ton. This fact indicates one of two
things, or possibly two things. First
that Mr.. Cornelius Sebion and Syver-
hus Bros, are exceptionally consistent
feeders or that we have exceptional
productive cattle in our association
herds: Undoubtedly it is most true
that In our association we have ex-
ceptional cattle and extraordinary
feeders. Let us keep up the good
work and boost dairy cattle. Pros
perity has followed the dairy COW for
fifty years. We are assured that pros
perity has followed tn dairy COW for
fifty years. We are assured that
prosperity will continue in the same
direction for fifty years more.
September 18th
September 25th is the day when all
Vernon county gets on its mark, gets
set, and gets ready to go to the County
Fair on Tuesday, September 26th. All
plans and preparations have been
made for very instructive and unique
fair. In the livestock department an
inventory of all space was recently
taken. We are very fortunate in hav-
ing ample housing facilities to take
care of No. l livestock exhibit. In
the horse barn we have ample room
for 30 mature horses. In the same
building az stall will undoubtedly be
held for cattle exhibits. In the cattle
barn proper, 68 cattle stalls will pro-
vide ample room for no less than 1876
head of cattle. In the swine depart
ment there are 40 large pens. Besides
this we have the new north barn which
provides AZ pens. This total of 80
pens should accommodate from $50
to 300 hogs.
1t is also gratifying to note that all
junior exhibits including livestock of
all descriptions will be housed in the
sale pavilion. Provision has been
made for stalls and pens that will ac-
commodate goodly number of calves
and pigs cared for by the boys and
girls in the county. Make your en-
tries early and avoid the rush.
Reserve all stalls and pens at the
secretary's office.
Pay for all pens and stalls when
making your reservation.
THE lWETIE T0II 0r