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hundred pounds. The color is usually a fawn or brown, quite 

 similar to some families of Jerseys. The milk is about as rich 

 as that of the Jersey but, as the cows are somewhat smaller, the 

 average production is not so high. 



These cattle have not gained a strong foothold in the United 

 States, although they are found in small numbers in Northern 

 New England and New York State. They are very hardy little 

 cattle, possessing good grazing ability and meeting the condi- 



FiG. 158. — INIilking Shorthorn bull. Waterloo Clay. Famous showring 

 winner. 



tions of the small farmer of limited means in the rugged climate 

 of their native country. 



Kerry cattle. — This is the smallest of the breeds of cattle. 

 The Kerry had its origin in Ireland under very adverse food 

 conditions. This is clearly demonstrated in the small size and 

 late maturity of the breed. The size is increased and age for 

 maturing lowered when animals are transferred to more favor- 

 able climatic and food conditions. In color they are a reddish 

 I>rown or black, and they have characteristic medium length, up- 

 right horn. They are short-legged, low set cattle. In their 

 native country they are kept as individual family cows rather 

 than in large herds together, and are often forced to exist on a 

 very short feed supply. They are quite efficient milk producers 

 considering their size, and the milk is of good quality. "\¥lnle 

 a few have been imported they have never gained an important 



