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breeds have found favour : Shorthorns, Ayrshires, 

 Herefords, Frieslands, Guernseys, South Devons, and 

 Red Polls. All these breeds may be said to have done 

 well, and their special characteristics have been intro- 

 duced into their offspring. Where the grazing is less 

 good and heat especially severe, the Ayrshires and 

 Frieslands seem to have done best. The pure-bred 

 Friesland calves have proved a great success, and up 

 to date have developed as fast as, if not faster than, 

 any others. South Africans have a special fancy for 

 this breed, which has done so well in their own country, 

 more especially where the grazing is of an inferior 

 quality. The Hereford is essentially a beef-producer, 

 and for this single quality has no superior. He is a 

 hardy beast as regards heat, cold, and exposure, but up 

 to date has proved susceptible to disease and not too 

 vigorous in casting off ailments. Shorthorns have 

 done extremely well, and the half-breds are making 

 most excellent progress. The size, the high average 

 excellence of shape, and the good milking qualities of 

 the breed ensure their popularity here as elsewhere. 

 The milking qualities of the Guernsey are notorious, 

 and though he is too delicate an animal to provide 

 a satisfactory pure herd, he forms a most desirable 

 cross. Perhaps the grade of cattle that compares 

 favourably with any is the three-quarter bred 

 Guernsey- Shorthorn, which is hard to distinguish from 

 the pure-bred. The Norfolk Red Poll cattle have 

 always aimed at being dual purpose animals. Their 

 beef has for many years fetched top price with the 

 butcher, and for their size their milk compares in 

 quantity as well as quality with any breed. Red 

 Polls are also extremely healthy, almost entirely free 

 from tuberculosis and stand both heat and flies well. I 



