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they were extensively used on the Southwestern ranges. They 

 are good beef cattle for all purposes. The Herefords are large 

 and w^ell developed in constitution. They also have a good 

 quality of flesh. 



Galloway.^ — The Galloway breed originated in Scotland 

 many years ago. It is hornless and black hke the Aberdeen 

 Angus breed but has a much heavier coat of hair. This is a 

 valuable characteristic because it gives these animals protec- 

 tion from cold in winter and from flies and mosquitoes in 

 summer. 



The breed is also strong in transmitting its hornless char- 

 acteristic and black color to its offspring. Calves will feed 

 out as a uniform bunch in color and otherwise. The}-, there- 

 fore, make a good appearance on the market and sell to good 

 advantage. The hide of the Galloway is valuable as it is used 

 for making fur coats, robes, etc. This breed also is well 

 developed in length of body and length of hind quarters. 



The Galloway is somewhat small in size, but it will stand 

 coarse feeds. The Galloway can perhaps ''rough it" better 

 than the other breeds mentioned. But, on the other hand, 

 it is said by .some that they will not respond to good feeding 

 as well as the others. This, however, can be improved in 

 time. 



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