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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 01, 1915
Page
5
The article reviews the third year of standard herd testing in Victoria, noting drought relief and the push to rebuild stock through selective breeding. It discusses milk yield and butterfat economics, the role of better cows and bulls, and farmer strategies to improve profitability while enduring high feed costs.
The article profiles top milking Red Polls from Werribes Kesearch Farm led by "Maria" with 12,297 lbs milk and 705.88 lbs butter fat in nine months. Other notable cows include "Linda of Gowrie Park" and "Ida of Towre Pork" with strong fat yields and overrun. The narrative notes rising totals and improved creamery returns.
The weekly livestock market notes a large turnout and steady demand for cows, calves, and springers. Prices range with prime lots around high figures, while buyers remain active in both cattle and sheep, including two year olds and shearling stock.
Prices for porkers and pigs varied with light weights 73 to 86, prime mediums 44/ to 100, prime heavies around 5 3. Extra and cheice farmery low values ranged up to £7 16. Prices showed a slight improvement over last week with prime and medium 6 15 to 8 15 and extras to 19 17/6, ranch and inferior from 3 6.
Local Beech Forest Catholic Sports event scheduled for Friday December 17 aims to raise funds for the building project. Organizers urge community support as proceeds will be applied to the construction effort.
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