CATTLE AND DAIRYING. 



There is a gradual improvement in cattle in all parts of the State. 

 In that part of the mountain section where stock-grazing has long 

 been the leading interest the short-horn blood prevails, and most of 

 the cattle show evidence of a short-horn cross. In the neighborhood 

 of the cities there is an increase of attention to the dairy, and some 

 are making great success with it. For this purpose the Jersey and 

 Guernsey cattle and their grades are used, with here and there some 

 Holstein blood. For beef cattle in the piedmont section the Polled 

 Angus cattle are taking the lead and have been found well adapted 

 to the section. But there is great room for more Improved stock 

 and more improved methods of stock-feeding and dairying. Butter 

 can be produced here more cheaply than in the North and sells for a 

 higher price, while the city markets are as yet poorly supplied all 

 over the South, and get a great part of their supplies from the North 

 and West, all of which could be profitably produced here. 



