A Method of Increasing the Yield of the Milch-Cow, by Selecting the Proper Animals for the Dairy; According to Guenon's Discovery: Tested and Verified ... and of Experiments (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Nefflen

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0260992593 ISBN 13: 9780260992598

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Unlock higher dairy yields with a proven system for selecting cows and bulls.

This edition presents Guenon’s method, tested and verified through years of observation and practical trials, to identify signs of productive milk in cows—and in bulls.

Designed for cattle breeders and farmers, the book explains how to read “milk-mirrors” in cows and their calves, and how to pair animals to sustain or increase milk yield. It lays out eight classes of milk-mirrors, from lyre-shaped to shield-shaped, with clear descriptions of what to look for in a live animal. Real-world certificates and testimonies illustrate how the method works in practice, helping readers separate promising stock from less productive animals.

Inside you will find practical guidance on:

• identifying signs of higher milk production in calves as young as three months
• distinguishing eight mirror shapes and their expected yield duration
• matching cows with bulls that share the same or better marks to sustain yield
• building a genealogical stock record to track hereditary traits over generations

Ideal for readers who raise dairy cattle and want a systematic approach to improving productivity and profit.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0260992593
• ISBN 13: 9780260992598
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 64