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feed became scarce, the Short-horn was found deficient 

 in those rustling qualities which were an absolute neces- 

 sity where animals were allowed to fight for their lives 

 in the snows of winter and the drouths of summer. 

 The Short-horn in such circumstances lost much of its 



Type of Short-horn Bull. 



vitality and stamina and it was soon found that a hardier 

 breed must be used for the open range. 



The Advent of Herefords. Then Herefords began 

 to make their appearance, and with their unrivaled 

 rustling ability, their prepotency (which shows in the 

 white faces of the calves, no matter how low the grade 



