PRODUCTION OF BEEF CATTLE 



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Certain strains have been developed for the double purpose 

 of milk and beef production. 



The Shorthorn breed has been used more than any other 

 in grading or improving common cattle. Shorthorn blood is 

 usually much more in evidence in cattle markets than that 

 of any other breed. 



The hornless or polled Shorthorn, except for lack of horns, 



An example of the Hereford breed of beef cattle. A Hereford steer, 

 one-time champion of Ohio. (Plumb, Ohio State Agricultural College.) 



is like others of its breed. It is generally known as the Polled 

 Shorthorn. 



Hereford. The general conformation of the body of the 

 Hereford is similar to that of the Shorthorn, except that it has 

 a greater degree of smoothness of the shoulders and a better 

 development of the loin region. The horns are whitish yellow, 

 somewhat longer than those of the Shorthorn, and have a 

 tendency to droop. 



The color markings are quite distinctive. The head and 



