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BEGINNINGS IN ANIMAL HUSBANDRY 



founded by a polled animal unexpectedly appearing in a 

 horned herd. This applies especially to Polled Jersey, 

 Polled Hereford, and Polled Durham cattle. 



Variation in animal character is to be seen on every hand. 

 No two animals are exactly alike. In a family of the same 

 parentage we find striking differences. Within our intimate 



Fig. 142. Polled Durham bull, The Confessor 284217, owned by J. H. Miller 

 & Sons, of Indiana. Photograph from the owners. 



acquaintance, we are often impressed with the striking dif- 

 ferences between members of the same family. Among our 

 domestic animals differences also exist in no small degree, 

 although our attention may not be attracted by them in the 

 same manner as in the human family. Yet variation is a 

 common occurrence in all life. It is due to tLis very fact 

 that man has l3een able to improve and develop our farm 

 animals to their present stage of perfection. Animal life 



