CHAPTER XXV. 



Cattle for Beef. 



The beef breeds of cattle are entirely different Beef Breeds, 

 from the "wedge-shaped" dairy breeds. In the 

 first place, their general form is broad, deep, smooth 

 and even, with parallel lines. Next in importance 

 is a thick, even covering of the right kind of meat 

 in the parts that give the high-priced cuts. Broad, 



99. SHORTHORN' HEIFER — "NONPAREIL BUD II." 



well-covered back and ribs are necessary, and no 

 other good point will compensate for the lack of 

 this quality. A good feeding animal should handle 

 soft and mellow and have a vigorous constitution, 

 which is indicated by a broad chest, well sprung ribs, 

 large heart girth, and general robust appearance. 



The vShorthorn (see Ills, gg-ioo) has more admirers shorthorn 

 in this country than any other of the beef breeds, 



