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all, the animals within a breed are quite similar. These 

 animals are then recognized as a distinct breed of cattle, and 

 are called pure-bred. They are then given a name that 

 indicates the country or community in which they were 

 developed, or some characteristic of the breed. 



Beef breeds are bred particularly for meat. They have 

 short legs, deep bodies, and broad backs, and tend to fatten 

 more easily than animals selected for milk production. Beef 

 cows usually give much less milk than cows of the strictly 

 dairy breeds. 



Figure 62. — A iSliorthoru bull, a beei type. 



Shorthorns are the most common of the beef breeds 

 Being natives of Durham and York counties, England, they 

 are often called Durham cattle. They are red, red and 

 white, white or roan in color, and one of the large breeds. 

 Some families, selected for milk production, are called* 'Milk- 

 ing Shorthorns.'^ 



Herefords, another beef breed, originated in Hereford- 

 shire, England, whence their name. They are also large 

 and heavy and are esaily recognized by their red color and 

 white faces. Often there are white markings on the top of 

 neck, breast, brush of the tail, and lower parts of the legs. 

 They are good feeders and grazers. 



