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Show ci en ASSOCIATIONS In dairy sections of the country nothing does more to improve thfl herds than the organizing of cov testir associati. i.s. Cows differ vicely in their produc-t:ve produc-t:ve ability and the only accurate n;casure of a cows production is obtained ob-tained by weighing and testing her milk. The most practical method is found in co-operative cow-testing association, as-sociation, since it furnishes a cheap accurate method of testing. The cow testing association put3' dairy operations on a business basis The profit and loss account enables us to cull out the unprofitable cows The yearly records will indicate the high producers from which the calves should be saved to build up the herd. The official tester is an expert on dairy subjects. His advice is ours for the asking. It will help us. His assistance will' enable us to introduce the most economical methods meth-ods of feeding and the most up-to date methods of handling our he'"' We can co-operate through the or ganization in the purchase of feed in developing a better market foi products and in holding dairy meetings. meet-ings. Co-operation fosters a bette men and breeders. The cow-testing community spirit among the dairy association is the cheapest and best way to keep records of the dairy herd According to the Department of Agriculture there were 1G3 co-oper ative cow-testing associations in this country in 1914. Inasmuch as the first of these associations in America Ameri-ca was formed in Michigan, in 1905 this seems like a rapid growth until we consider the fact that in Europe there were at that time nearly 3,000 such associations. The average dairy cow of this country produces something like 4,000 pounds of milk in a year and approximately 160 pounds of butter-fat. butter-fat. This is not profitable dairying according to the best authorities. Yet farmers can not greatly increase (Continued on Page Four) |