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Herefords were not much known in the United States 

 until about 1880. They gained their first popularity on 

 the ranges, where they stood the hardship well, and proved 

 to be able to transmit -their good qualities to half-breed 

 offspring. Later, they have gained favor because of their 

 early development. Mature animals weigh about the same 

 as Shorthorns, but the calves and yearlings are heavier 



FIG. 166. A typical dual-purpose Shorthorn cow 



than Shorthorns. The Herefords are very uniform in color, 

 with white heads and red bodies with white markings. 



Aberdeen-Angus cattle attracted little attention in 

 this country until about 1885. Since that time they have 

 come to be one of the important breeds. They are horn- 

 less, and about 95 per cent of the calves are hornless 

 when they are crossed with horned cattle. The breed is 

 black and has a smooth coat. 



Galloways are another breed of black hornless cattle. 

 They can usually be told from the Angus by their longer 

 hair and coarser bones. During the winter, their long, 

 shaggy coats give a high value to the hides for robes. 



