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erations of this force should be supervised by an 

 expert of the United States Biological Survey, it 

 was so ordered in 1921. It is believed that this pro- 

 cedure would well-nigh rid the State of these 

 predatory animals which otherwise are likely greatly 

 to discourage the sheep industry in the Upper Penin- 

 sula.^ 



HOKSES AXD MULES 



Horses were introduced into ]\Iichigan by the early 

 French, "hardy, strong, of quiet disposition, some 

 of them quite speedy." An amalgamation of this 

 type with the breeds introduced by the American 

 settlers is said to have taken place. The horses 

 introduced by the eastern immigrants are described 

 as of moderate size, being fifteen to sixteen hands 

 high and weighing 1,000 to 1,200 pounds. English 

 thoroughbred stallions crossed with native mares im- 

 proved the strain, contributing the carriage and 

 driving horses of later days. About 1854 the Morgan 

 and Blackhawk horses were introduced from New 

 England, it is stated. Hamiltonian and other trot- 

 ting blood was similarly brought in. During this 

 period also draught horse breeds, mainly of English 

 blood, entered the State. Then came Percherons 

 from France. Next came Clydesdales and English 

 types. In 1892 the Percheron type is said to have 

 been rather more popular than the Clydesdale and 



UL S. Bur. F^iol. Survey: "Special Rcpt.— :\Ii jhioan In- 

 vestigations — Predatory Animal Control," 1020-1921: J. 

 S. I-igon, Predatory Animal Inspector. 



