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probably the original form. The animals are smaller, 

 and have been developed for beef-production primarily. 

 The South Devon, a larger and coarser type, has been 

 developed for both meat and milk, and is now almost a 

 distinct breed. 



366. Uses of Devon cattle. While the Devons are 

 not primarily dairy cattle, still some splendid milk-pro- 

 ducers have been developed. Although the quantity of 

 the milk-yield is not large, the quality is good, which gives 

 them definite value for butter-making. As a rule they 

 possess well-shaped udders. 



For beef. A chief recommendation of the Devon for 

 beef is that it dresses with little waste, and the meat is 

 of very superior quality. The animals make good gains 

 under stall-feeding but cannot be forced to so great an 

 extent as some of the other beef breeds, and generally are 

 lighter when marketed. The breed is small, which has 

 sometimes militated against it for meat purposes. 



For oxen. The superior intelligence, quick and active 

 movements and great strength of the Devons render the 

 oxen among the best known and handsomest in the world. 

 Their rapid gait and firm step, together with the ease 

 with which they are trained, have gained for them this 

 superiority. 



For grazing. As grazers, the Devons stand in the 

 first rank, as they are active and hardy, and have been 

 accustomed to rustle on light, hilly pastures. 



For crossing. Prepotency is a characteristic of Devon 

 cattle due to their pure breeding for so long a period. 

 When crossed on grade cows the results are very satis- 

 factory for both meat- and milk-production. 



367. Distribution. The Devon cattle are widely 

 distributed, being found scattered through the south of 



