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by a creamy ring. The horns are of medium 



size. 



4. Milking Shorthorns are a branch of the 

 Shorthorn breed developed as milch cows. 



FIG. 157. SOUTHDOWN WETHER. 



Grand Champion Wether. International I,ive Stock Show, 1907. Shown by 

 Sir George Drummond, of Quebec. 



They do not mature as early nor carry as much 

 flesh as clo those of the beef strain. 



SHEEP. 

 I. Mutton Form. 



The highest efficiency of mutton form is 

 represented by a sheep of low, blocky form, 

 broad, deep and of medium length, carrying 

 width of back from shoulders to tail-head. 



