Dru
October, 15 2018
First I would totally agree that in all the breeds, the quality from the first class to the last today is so, so much deeper than it ever was in years gone by. And, I would also agree with John that udders today are higher, wider, and much nicer than cows of the past. However, I would not go as far as to say that today cows would easily defeat those of the past. When taking into consideration true dairy strength, cows that had width beginning at the muzzle, back through the chest and carried to wide box car rumps many of the cows of the past would likely come out on top. Cows of the past normally were better foot and legged cows often times due to being on pasture, or at least out with the rest of the herd and getting more exercise and not just box stall beauties. Also keep in mind, cows of the past didn't appear to have the udders of cows today but they were not over bagged and filled nearly as full either. All interesting facts to consider.