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of their milk, thejinest yellow butter being made from compar- 

 atively small quantities of milk, the cream of which is made in- 

 to butter readily. Second, their power of constantly producing 

 milk. Third, their docility or easy domestication, becoming 

 readily pets in the family. Fourth, their producing calves at an 

 early age. The objections are : First, the smaller quantities of 

 milk given, of which we have some doubts, if we consider their 

 time of giving milk. Second, that they are not as hardy as na- 

 tives and some others, which in some cases means they would 

 starve more quickly ; but the fact that no farmer can afford to 

 keep a cow otherwise than well, would, as we think, generally 

 answer this objection. Some minor objection may lie against 

 individuals, but not against the breed generally. 



The Ayrshire was introduced somewhat earlier into the State 

 than the Jersey. The large quantities of milk given for the 

 size of the animal, with no objection on account of hardiness, 

 makes it a favorite with many and worthy of our consider- 

 ation. It is not as numerous as the Jerseys in the county, and 

 it remains to be seen which will be the favorites of the farmers. 



The Devons are a very old breed, and they have been much 

 improved abroad since their first introduction, in the shape of 

 our old red native stock. Mr. Nahum M. Tribou was, at one 

 time, a large raiser of the improved Devons. It is not now a 

 special favorite, though many claim that for cream and beef it 

 has fine qualities. The cows generally give good milk. We be- 

 lieve no bulls of this breed have been offered for premiums for 

 several years. 



The Durhams are esteemed wherever nice beef and large 

 oxen are wanted, and many of the cows are fine milkers, but it 

 is generally thought that our pastures are not sufficiently rich 

 to raise so large a breed. They are probably much the most 

 numerous of the pure bloods in the ^country. Where there is 

 good pasture, or cattle are stall-fed, they will always be favor- 

 ites. But few Durham bulls have been offered for premium in 

 this county. 



The Herefords are scattered through the country, and are 

 esteemed for their activity as oxen. We know of none in this 

 county. 



The Kerrys have but few representatives in the county ; they 

 are very small, and their introduction will not be rapid. 



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