A WORLD’S CHAMPION

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLII, Issue 20512, 2 September 1936, Page 3

A WORLD’S CHAMPION

AYRSHIRE COW’S NEW RECORD A new world’s record was recently established by the Ayrshire cow. Grange Rosebud 2nd. She produced 25,1451 b milk, 1227.501 b fat in 305 days, and calved again within 400 days of her previous freshening. The same lactation, continued to its full 365 days, resulted in the remarkable record of 26,7761 b (4.88 per cent.) milk and 1.306.661 b fat, giving her the title of the world’s greatest Ayrshire butterfat producer, regardless of age, class, or frequency of milking. Although this cow was only milked three times dally, she has exceeded her nearest rivals in the 305-day division, regardless of breed, by more than 1401 b fat. In fact, her nearest rivals have produced less than 10001 b fat in the ten months’ division, . even though milked four times daily. The new champion first came into prominence at the 1932 London Dairy Show, where she had been sent by the Ayrshire enthusiasts of Scotland to demonstrate the dairy qualities of their breed. Here she produced 751 b of 5.2 per cent, milk per day while on exhibition, and was one of the group of six cows winning the inter-breed championship for production and type, which carried with it the Bledisloe trophy, perhaps the most coveted prize in the dairy world. CALF CLUB DELEGATES The executive of the Hamilton Bc.'s’ and Girls’ Agricultural Clubs Group consider that it is most necessary that a delegate be appointed by each affiliated club. The delegate can be of considerable assistance to the club, and the executive look to the delegate to encourage and assist the children as much as possible. The following are a few suggested duties for delegates—(l) To arrange-for competitors to get practical advice re feeding of animals and work on garden plots. (2) To assist in making arrangements toi transport of exhibits. (3) To make arrangement for tattooing of animals entered in competitions. (4) To see that any Information received from the group is passed on to the members of the club. (5) To generally supervise the working of the club, and to endeavour to create interest among the parents, this being most essentia) for the success of the club. GENUINE HOLLAND GIN There is no other to compare with this famous old Holland gin—J.D.K.Z. gin—none to equal its unique medicinal qualities, so valuable to men and women in the “fortief.” Distilled in Holland by the fine old J.D.K.Z. formula. Look for the white heart label