N.Z. FRIESIAN ASSOCIATION

New Zealand Times, Volume LII, Issue 12252, 25 September 1925, Page 12

N.Z. FRIESIAN ASSOCIATION

QUALITY OF HERDS THE USE OF PUREBRED ANIMALS WAIRARAPA ACTIVITIES Mr J. P. Kalaugher, secretary of the New Zealand Friesian Association, addressed a meeting of dairyfarmers in Carterton on Monday evening on “The Need for the Use of Purebred Ainmnls in Kaising the Quality of Dairy Herds." Mr W. A Kennll, Parkvale, presided. The lecturer outlined the various methods adopted by breeders of purebred stock, and stressed the point that purebred breeders must not only pay attention to conformation and type, but must also rp© that the cows ana heifers were capable of producing large qualities of milk and bntter-fat. Mr Kalaugher quoted figures to snow that although there were about 38,000 dairy herds in New Zealand, there were only some 9000 registered purebred bulls in the recognised dairy breeds. He pointed out the most practical way of improving the ordinary grade or crossbred dairy herd was by the usfe of purebred bulls coming from ancestor® with certificate oi record hacking. # . The results of experimental work in many of the Agricultural Colleges in the United States, of the work of the Milk Recording Society, and of the Bull Associations in Denmark and of various herd results in New Zealand were shown to illustrate the great improvement made in an ordinary crossbred herd by the use of purebred sires. The good work being done by the Herdtesting Associations was also dealt wit-li, and Mr Kalaugher expressed the hope that the various Dairy Breed Associations would unite against their common enemy, the “scrub" cow and the unprofitable cow. The lecturer was accorded a hearty vote of thankG by acclamation, and tli« hop© was expressed*that he would soon again be visiting the district.

WAIRARAPA BRANCH VARIOUS ACTIVITIES, A meeting of Wairarapa members of tho N.Z Friesian Association was hold in Carterton on Tuesday morning, September 22nd. Mr Barton (Featherston) S resided over a good attendance. The 'orainion secretary, Mr J. P. Kalaugher, was also present. The chairman explained that the purpose of the meeting was the formation of a Wairarapa branch of the N.Z. Friesian Association so that the local members could, attend to any matters affecting the Friesian breed in their district.

It was resolved unanimously on tiic motion of Messrs Barton .and G. A. Catlwallader to form a branch with headquarters in Carterton, and the following committee was elected:—Messrs \V. Barton (Featherston), CL A. Cadwallader (Greytown), R. Enufflon (Dalefield), R. Melvin (Masterton), Bain (Carterton;. W. A. Miller (Kaiparoro). W. S. Gallon (Dalefield). and F. Hodder (Carterton), Mr L. M. Smart, of Carterton, was elected hon. secretary. Wellington Friesian group is to .compete in the provincial championship at the Royal Show in Christchurch. It was resolved to find out the dates on which the judges, Messrs J. Donald, A. Burgess, and R. Melvin, would be visiting the Wairarapa herds to select any suitable Friesians for inclusion in the Wellington team. It was resolved to arrange for a Friesian stand at the Wairarapa Show at Carterton on October 28th and 29th. The Dominion eecretary, Mr J. P. Kalaugher, reported that a surprisingly large number of new members were enrolling in the association. The council had appointed “The Dairyfanner" to be the official organ of the association,, and 6very member would in future regularly receive a copy of that paper. Mr W. Barton, speaking at the meeting of Wairarapa Friesian Breeders at Carterton on Tuesday, said he was of the opinion that turning out heated cows from the milking ghed into the cold wind was the cauc-e of much trouble, particularly mammitis in 'herds. Another frequent cause of trouble often resulting in the loss of a quarter was the being in contact with the damp ground when the cow was lying down.