THE UNITED KINGDOM. 



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owing to the case with which they are managed. They are particularly suited to 

 mountainous districts, which would uot properly feed Shorthorns. Good Kerrys 

 can be, had for 20 each. The best means of exporting cattle from the south of Ire- 

 land would be via tho ports of Cork or Waterford to Liverpool, and thence by the 

 steamers of the National Lino to the United States. Tho steamers of the National 

 Line being the largest and steadiest, are best adapted for the purpose. As to fodder, 

 hay, outs, bran, and some cake would form very good food for the vovage. The sup- 

 ply of cattle in the south of Ireland is very much in excess of tho home demand, and 

 tho surplus stock are exported to the midland counties of England and Scotland. 



The rate for transportation of cattle from Cork to Liverpool, by local 

 steamers, is about 82.60 per bead, insurance extra. 



It may prove interesting to note that the total acreage of the province 

 of Munster is 5,034,082, which during the years 1882 and 1883 was 

 utilized as indicated in the inclosed statement. 



JOHN J. PIATT, 



Consul. 

 UNITED STATES CONSULATE, 



Queenstoicn, April 3, 1884. 



Eeturn showing the number and description of cattle in cacJi county, in the province of Mun- 

 sttr during ihc years Is8^ and 1-si. 



Breeds of cattle in Ihc south of Ireland. 



