DAIRY CATTLE 



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mature bulls ranging from sixteen hundred to twenty-two hun- 

 dred pounds, and the cows from twelve hundred to sixteen 

 hundred pounds. As grazers the breed ranks high, and they are 

 especially well suited to the rolling pastures of the Eastern and 

 Central States. Many cows of the breed are superior milkers and 

 the percentage of the butter fat in the milk is above the average, 

 making them desirable cows for the farmer located where he 

 hasn't a ready market for whole milk. As beef cattle they rank 

 well. The cows fatten readily when dry and the steers dress out 

 an excellent carcass of high class beef. xVlthough rated as a 



Fig. 163.— Rod Pulled cow. .lean Duluth Millie. Record 519.0 pounds 

 butter fat in one year. 



dual purpose breed, the steers have made a creditable record in 

 competition with the beef breeds in the slaughter trials both in 

 this country and in England. 



As feeders the steers are always in demand as they gain 

 rapidly and smoothly so when finished they bring a good price 

 in the market. The prepotency of the bulls is a valuable point 

 in crossing on grade stock as they usually transmit the red color, 

 polled character, and smooth even type. 



The breed was first imported in 1873. Other importations 

 followed for several years, but none have been brought in during 

 recent years. The breed is quite well distributed over the Cen- 



