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She has been milked three times daily most of the time , and an accurate daily
account has been kept , the milk at all times having been measured . When
weighed , it was found to average two pounds per quart , wine measure . It was
found ...
She has been milked three times daily most of the time , and an accurate daily
account has been kept , the milk at all times having been measured . When
weighed , it was found to average two pounds per quart , wine measure . It was
found ...
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In March , April and May , the average weight of her milk per day , was forty - two
and a half pounds . In June , July and August , her average weight of milk was
thirty - five pounds per day . Two years ago the average weight of her milk was ...
In March , April and May , the average weight of her milk per day , was forty - two
and a half pounds . In June , July and August , her average weight of milk was
thirty - five pounds per day . Two years ago the average weight of her milk was ...
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A statement in full of the quantity of milk given in ten days in June , and also in
September , ( which statement accompanies this report , ) was given to the
Committee , and they award the 1st premium , of $ 7 , to Mr. Poor for his heifer ...
A statement in full of the quantity of milk given in ten days in June , and also in
September , ( which statement accompanies this report , ) was given to the
Committee , and they award the 1st premium , of $ 7 , to Mr. Poor for his heifer ...
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These heifers are three years old , and have been fed on grass alone . One (
Rosa ) calved March 5th , the other ( Lily ) calved April 10th . They will calve
again in April next . The following is the quantity of milk for “ Rosa ” in June :
Month .
These heifers are three years old , and have been fed on grass alone . One (
Rosa ) calved March 5th , the other ( Lily ) calved April 10th . They will calve
again in April next . The following is the quantity of milk for “ Rosa ” in June :
Month .
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4 4 5 4 4 1-4 4 1-2 4 1-4 4 1-4 4 1-2 4 1-2 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 1 1 1-2 1
1 1-2 Total for first ten days in September , 104 11 The following is the quantity of
milk by “ Lily ” :Morning Evening , Total . Month . qts . qts . qts . pts .
4 4 5 4 4 1-4 4 1-2 4 1-4 4 1-4 4 1-2 4 1-2 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 1 1 1-2 1
1 1-2 Total for first ten days in September , 104 11 The following is the quantity of
milk by “ Lily ” :Morning Evening , Total . Month . qts . qts . qts . pts .
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