SHORT-HORNS. 



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LINCOLNSHIRE. 



There is a large, coarse short-horn prevailing, particularly in Lin- 

 colnshire, denominated in the quotations of the Sraithfield markets 

 *' Lincolns," but they have no further a65nity with the improved 

 short-horns than as the latter have been referred to for their improve- 

 ment, -which has been accomplished to a considerable degree. 



LINCOLNSHIRE OX. 



Breeders, with judgment, called in the aid of the short-horn, and 

 speedily and effectually completed their object. They took away the 

 disposition to make lean beef only, although in very great quantities ; 

 and if they could not perfectly give to the Lincolns their own early 

 maturity, they materially quickened the process of fattening. 



This cut is a fair specimen of the modern Lincoln, with a cross of 

 the Durham, and ready for the market. It was sketched by Mr. 

 Harvey, as it stood in Smithfield. 



An improved Lincolnshire beast is therefore now a very valuable 

 animal ; and if a liner grain could be given to the meat, his great 

 quantity of muscle, compared with that of fat, would be no disadvan- 

 tage. 



