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mate. They are occasionally called " white faces," be- 

 cause the white face and underline contrast sharply with 

 the red bodies. The muzzle is flesh-colored, and the 

 horns well-developed. 



(<?) The Aberdeen Angus. In the northeastern part of 

 Scotland, in the districts of Aberdeen and Angus, there 

 was developed an important beef breed which was un- 



ABERDEEN ANGUS BULL. 



known to American cattlemen until the year 1873. Since 

 that date it has met with high favor in all the states of 

 the Union. The cattle are hornless (or potted) and black 

 in color. 



(eT) The Galloway breed was named after its home, 

 Galloway, in southwestern Scotland. As a type, they 

 resemble the Aberdeen Angus except that the black hair 

 is very shaggy, especially in winter. Since the disappear- 

 ance of the buffalo, the hide of this animal is much sought 

 for floor rugs, overcoats, and lap robes. Large herds are 



