Friesian Cattle

Manawatu Times, Volume 61, Issue 138, 13 June 1936, Page 7

Friesian Cattle

NEW ZEALAND ASSOCIATION , ANNUAL REPORT

“Tho year lias been one of further steady progress towards the popularising of tho Friesian breed of dairy cattle. Excellent performances, both under all systems of production tests and in tho show rings of the Dominion, have given supporters of the Friesian breed every reason to be proud and enthusiastic regarding its future. 1 ’ Thus states tho annual report of the New Zealand Friesian Association to be presented at the annual meeting, which will be held at the Manawatu A. and P. Showgrounds during show week.

“Tho association now has seven honorary members, three life members, 437 members, 31 junior members, 111) associate members, and live scholastic institutions, a total of 50-1 members. First-class certificates issued for Frisians during 1935 totalled 61, consisting of eight 305-day test certificates and 56 yearly test certificates. The average for the 305-day certificates’ was 11,4231 b milk and 405.151 b fat, while the 56 yearly cortilicates averaged 15,4931 b milk and 563.951 b fat. Five second-class certificates, averaging 515.281 b fat, and 20 third-class certificates, averaging 015.481 b fat, were also issued for records completed during 1935. The total number of firstclass certificates (yearly test), issued to Friesians by tho Dairy Division since the inception of C.O.R. testing is now 2189, tho average for theso certificates being 14,0131 b milk and 497.26 lb fat. This average is easily the best for all dairy breeds in New- Zealand. “New Zealand records.—(a) It has become quite customary for Friesians to create each year a record for ail breeds in tho Dominion. Tho year 1935-36 was no exception in demonstrating this remarkable ability of the breed, for Totara C.E. Buttercup, commencing her sixth consecutive year on tost on August 11, 1935, had produced to March 31, .1936, 6i4.U91b fat in 233 days, making her lifetimo production to that date 5432.931 b fat —a new record for all breeds over officially tested in tho Dominion, (b) During 1935, nine cows produced over 2000 gallons of milk, making a total to that date of 214 for the Friesian breed. Too much stress cannot be laid on this heavy milking ability of the Friesian cow, for it is those which enable aau-y farmers to raise extra calves and greater number of pigs, from which the proiits of the dairy industry at the present time largely come, (c) Tho total number of times Friesians have produced over 1001 b of fat in a month was raised to OS by the addition of ton such records during the year under review. Tho highest of theso were:—Monevillo Sylvia Bosch Mercena, 131.371 b fat (October); Malioe Titi, 115.231 b fat (November); Hobson Ada P. Zozo, 113.45ib fat (December). Only two records exceeding 1001 b fat in a month were made by cows of any other breeds in 1935-36. Medals; During tho year 53 medals (41 gold and 12 silver) wero given by the association. Of the gold medals, four wore given to tho North and South Island champions, 31 to winners of most points at agricultural and pastoral association shows, and six to

class leaders in production. Tho 12 silver medals were also given to winners of most points at show. “Show championships.—The championships of tho New Zealand Royal Agricultural Society’s Show at Hastings in 1935 were won by Totara Oolantha Cavalier (Piri Laud C.), and Totara Sylvia Trixy (Piri Laud Co.),tne former a bull and tho latter a cow. Tho lOOgn. cup for tho best feminine Friesian at tho Royal Show was won by Totara Sylvia Trixy (Piri Land Co.). Tho South Island championships for 1935 were won by Lesslea Burkeyjo Poseh (L. H. Leslie) in tho section for bulls, and by Fairburn Princess Daisy (F. Crump) in that for cows. Six export certificates were issued during the year, one female to Now South Wales and three males and two females to Fiji. ‘ ‘The council regrets to report tho deaths of Messrs A. C. Barnes (Cheviot), N. Brymen (Eotokauri), and A. B. Knutson (Dalefield).”

The statement of income and expenditure as at March 31, 1936, shows that a profit of £52 5s 9d had been made over the year’s undertakings. The following are the Friesian JJerby winners for 1935, the place being given first, the name of the animal second, the number of pounds of buttcrfat third, and the owner of tho animal fourth: First, Totara C.R. Lulu, 536.42, Piri Land Co.; second, Peveril Princess Petty, 530.10, A. and J. Rainey; third, Totara Marathon Claudia, 514.16, Piri Land Co.; fourth, Lonslca Cherry Blossom Modol, 523.09, L. H. Leslie; fifth, Rosevale Posch Echo Amelia, 510,22, H. North and Sons; sixth, Totara C.R. Pamela, 452.76, Jas. Marshall.

Tho Friesian Medal class winners for 1935 were as follow, tho class being given first, tho namo of the winner second, the number of pounds of milk third, the number of pounds of butterfat fourth, and the owner fifth:— Junior 2-year-old, Totara CJL Lulu, 13332.3, 536.42, Piri Land Co.; senior 2- Lauderdale Sylvia Beauty, 18866.5, 076.09, R. 11. Dickie; junior 3- Totara Nctkerland Buttercup, 19030.3, 703.64, Piri Land Co.; senior 3-year-old, Lauderdale Sylvia Colantha, 22217.8, 812.42, R. H. Dickie; senior 4-year-old, Lelburne Sylvia Morona Maude, 20041.0, 693.92, A. and R Udy; mature, Paepaetahi Michaelmas Rosebud, 22815.9, 900.43, A. F. Perkins.

The outstanding production records for 1935 were as follow, the eleven cows mentioned also producing over 7001 bof butterfat, the name of tne cow being given first, its ago in years and days second, the number of pounds of milk third, and tho number of pounds of butterfat fourth:—Totara C.R. Buttercup (3rd class), 7 years 9 days, 23622.6, 579.0 G; Lelburne Isolu Posch, 5 years 351 days, 23-156.7 839.55; Rosevalo Catrina Griseldj Posch (3fd class), 5 years 73 days 26050.4, 832.35; Woodiea Pontiac Can ary, 6 years 311 days, 19875.6, 814.40, Topsy Fobes Beets, 7 years 341 days, 17695.9, 757.03; Totara Veeman Lulu, 6 years 100 days, 18339.6, 759.35; Woodlea Horcedes Viala, 3 years, 343 days, 21228.1, 742.68; Lelburne Princess Maudella Pride, 6 years 352 days, 17469.8, 729.23; Rosevalo Burkeyje Sylvia Poseh (3rd class), 8 years, 65 days, 21216.5, 715.16; Totara K.P. Gloria (3rd class), 3 years 19 days, 16952.3, 708.28; Totara H.P. Prudence, 7 years 186 days, 20901.0, 702.31.