BREEDS OF CATTLE 221 



important shipment came to Ohio, selected for the Ohio 

 Importing Company. Since then many thousands of Short- 

 horns have been imported, and are found distributed widely 

 in North and South America. 



The characteristics of the Shorthorn are very marked. 

 The color is red, red-and-white, pure white, or a mingling 

 of red and white hair forming what is called a roan. No 

 other breed possesses this peculiar Shorthorn roan color, 

 which has long been very popular among the breeders. In 

 size this is one of the largest breeds, and bulls at maturity 

 should weigh in ordinary condition 2,000 pounds or more, 



Figure 79. A fine Shorthorn matron on an Ohio Farm. Photograph by the 



author. 



and cows 1,400 pounds and upward. The head should be 

 lean and shapely, and short from between the eyes to the 

 muzzle, which should be of flesh color, dark noses being un- 

 popular. The horns usually are of medium size and of a 

 white or waxy color, in most cases curving around in front 

 like a semicircle rather than standing upright. Shorthorns 

 should have wide strong backs and large bodies. The hind 

 quarters are noted for their thick, meaty development, 

 though the rump and tail head tend to be patchy and rough. 



