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from a light fawn to nearly black, possessing 

 small horns and a Ijlack muzzle encircled by a 

 creamy streak. This breed is famous for the 

 quality rather than the quantity of milk pro- 

 duced. 



2. Holstciiis are natives of Holland and have 

 attained a reputation for the large quantities of 

 milk which they produce. The percent of 

 butter fat in their milk does not average high. 

 They are large cattle, black and white in color, 

 with a black muzzle and medium-sized horns. 



3. Dutch Belted Cattle, natives of Holland, 

 are similar to the Holsteins in many respects. 

 They are black w^ith a white belt around the 

 body, hence the name. 



4. G7iernseys have the island of Guernsey, in 

 the English Channel^ as their native home. 

 They are somewhat larger than the Jerseys, 

 produce a good quantity of milk with a percent 

 of butter fat above the averao-e. Their color is 

 reddish or brownish fawn, with white markino-s 

 over the body. The muzzle is flesh-colored 

 and the skin is creamy yellow. The horns are 

 medium in size. 



5. Ayrshircs are natives of the county of 

 Ayr, in southwestern Scotland. They are 

 numerous in Canada and Northeastern United 

 States. In quantity of milk produced they are 

 somewhat above the average, but the percent 

 of butter fat is mediocre. The approved colors 



