316 THE BREEDS OF LIVE-STOCK 



of the same kind, the name Norfolk and Suffolk Red 

 Polled cattle was given them. Later, about 1882, the 

 first part was dropped, since which time the cattle have 

 been known simply as Red Polled. 



Suffolk Red Polled cattle. This type was characterized 

 by a thin, clean head; clean throat with little dewlap; 



thin legs; a large 

 frame ; rib tolerably 

 springing from the 

 center of the back, but 

 with a heavy barrel; 

 backbone ridged ; udder 

 large, loose and creased 

 when empty ; milk 

 " veins remarkably large, 

 and rising in knotted 



FIG. 58. Red Polled cow. *L 



puns. It was the 



dairy type, and was remarkable for the large and uniform 

 yield of milk. It was developed in the county of Suffolk, 

 England, at a very early date. 



Norfolk Red Polled cattle. This type was characterized 

 by small bones, short legs and round barrel, with good 

 loins, and the head rather fine. It was a hardy, thriving 

 strain, maturing at an early age and making a superior 

 quality of flesh. It was the beef type and had poorer 

 milking qualities than the Suffolk. It was developed at 

 an early date in Norfolk county, England. 



358. Uses of Red Polled cattle. The Red Polled 

 cattle are a dual-purpose breed, and we find that they have 

 made a large number of very creditable records, both in 

 dairy tests and in slaughter tests. 



For milk and butter. The cows give a good flow of 

 milk, which tests well, and milk right up to calving if 



