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over rough pastures and perhaps pick up more than cows of the 

 other breeds. 



175. Ayrshire bulls. — A glance at the picture of the Ayrshire 

 bull, Morton Mains Lord Barry lyndon, 25000, shown below in 

 connection with this discussion of the Ayrshire breed shows what 

 wonderfully fine animals they are and how beautiful is their ap- 



Morton Mains Lord Barrylyndon 25000 

 A leading Ayrshire show bull. Owned by Alta Crest Farms, Spencer, Mass. 



pearance. This bull has been a leading show bull and is owned 

 by Alta Crest Farms, Spencer, Massachusetts. Perhaps it may be 

 said that the Ayrshires exhibit greater uniformity than the cattle 

 of any other dairy breed. They are not quite so open or rangy in 

 form, but the greater producers the individuals are, the more open 

 conformation they must have and the lesser tendency to lay on fat. 

 In fact, as in any other breed of cattle, as we approach great pro- 

 duction of milk and butter fat, we must more nearly approach the 

 ideal dairy type and form. 



