34. BEEF BREEDS (PI. VII., VIII.) . 



The Beef Type. The body of the beef animal is well- 

 rounded and compact. This arises from its tendency to 

 lay on flesh. In gen- 

 eral, it presents the ap- 

 pearance of a brick set 

 on edge. The back is 

 broad, both in front 

 and behind. The ud- 



der is much smaller 

 than in the dairy breeds. 



FIG. no. Beef type. (Biggie Book.) 



The short stout legs are set 

 squarely at each corner of the body. 



Shorthorn Cattle. This is the most important breed 

 of cattle, and outnumbers any other breed. Its origin is 

 in Durham County, England, and for this reason it was 

 formerly called " Durham." 



Some Shorthorn cows produce a good quantity of rich 

 milk. Some herds are valuable as butter makers, and 

 others for cheese production ; but, as a breed, the Short- 

 horn belongs in the beef class, although some individuals 

 have made great dairy records. 



The Shorthorn is of a quiet disposition and is easily 

 kept, eating coarse fodders, as well as softer foods. 



The Polled Durham breed originated in America. It 

 is very much like the Shorthorn, from which it was de- 

 rived, except that it is hornless. 



The Hereford Cattle The Herefords originated in 

 Hereford County, in England. They are distinctly a 



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