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milkers and butter producers as the Jerseys, 

 and are better for fattening. A Jersey cow 

 when finished milking is practically of no 

 value from a butcher's point of view. 



Red Polls Red Polls are hornless breeds found in the 

 eastern counties. Excellent beef and dairy 

 cattle, in colour they are red, with light 

 coloured udders, and white tail tassels. They 

 are noted for their long milking periods. 



Kerry and The only distinct Irish breeds are the 



Dexter Kerry 



Kerry and Dexter Kerry ; they are small 

 and very hardy. The Kerry is some- 

 times called " the poor man's cow," as 

 it thrives on the poorest pasture, and can 

 withstand bad weather with next to no 

 shelter. The usual colour is black, but 

 sometimes they are black and white, also 

 brown or red. Dexters are heavier cattle, 

 not so tall as the Kernes, and more com- 

 pact looking. For their size they give a 

 large quantity of milk, very rich in quality, 

 which makes it most suitable for butter- 

 making. 



