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THE RURAL EFFICIENCY GUIDE STOCK 



It should be understood that any specific type of animal is determined by th 

 disposition or temperament that governs the use it makes of the feed eatei 

 The beef and the dairy animal when put side by side are both capable c 

 consuming equivalent amounts of feed, granting that they have equal feedin 

 capacities, but under normal conditions there will be a marked difference i 

 the amount of milk and beef produced by them in a given year. The one wi 

 excel in beef production and the other in the production of milk. 



In aiming to keep cattle of general purpose type, it is regarded best 1 

 select large, roomy cattle which have natural tendencies to produce mil 

 in liberal quantities during the early stages of their lactation and which ha-\ 

 a covering and quality of flesh indicating that they will produce offsprir 

 reasonably satisfactory for beef. As soon as one feels the necessity of en 

 phasizing beef or dairy quality in his cattle, it will be best for him to choo: 

 a specialized type and breed best adapted for serving his purpose. 



Breeds of Cattle. The development of the respective breeds of catt 

 dates back to the latter part of the eighteenth century and began for the mo 

 part in the British Isles. Limited space does not permit herewith of mo: 

 than a tabulated statement of the various breeds and their distinguishir 

 characteristics. Material giving a more complete description and account 

 the breeds will be interesting and helpful. Secretaries of the National Bre( 

 Associations in most instances are in a position to furnish material pertainir 

 to the breed represented. However the above is sufficient for all practic 



purposes. 



TYPES AND BREEDS OF CATTLE 



