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of milk, though it is supposed by some to be of ra- 

 ther an inferior quality. It is, however, in repute 

 for its produce of butter, for the Yorkshire firkin-but- 

 ter, of the London markets, is supplied by this 

 breed. 



The long-horned breed is deeper in the fore-quar- 

 ler, and lighter behind, rather inferior to the short- 

 homed in size, of a thick and firm hide, long hair, 

 and remarkable for their long horns. Lancashire is 

 the mother country of this breed, which is most 

 frequent in Warwickshire, Leicester, Gloucester, 

 Chester, and other midland counties, but it is sup- 

 posed to be in the highest perfection in Leicester- 

 shire. They are rather slow feeders, although there 

 are some improved breeds, which feed more quickly. 



The middle-horned cattle are only a variety. They 

 are reared in Devonshire, Sussex, and Herefordshire. 

 The first, when in a state of purity, are of a high red 

 colour, are thin-skinned, and silky in handling. They 

 feed early, are adapted for draught, and the shoulder 

 points, according to Mr Culley, are beautifully fitted 

 for the collar. As dairy cattle they are also esteem- 

 ed, and, from their being steady and active, as well 

 as capable of great exertion in harness, they are pe- 

 culiarly adapted for the purposes of the team. They 

 may be wrought from three to five or six years' old 

 before they are fattened ; altogether they are a very 

 valuable breed. 



The Welsh cattle are small, active, and hardy 



