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FARM ANIMALS 



FIG. 171. Galloway. 



proportions of lean and fat. They are great favorites 

 with the butchers, as they dress out a large proportion 

 of meat. 



The Galloway is a breed originating in Scotland, and 



noted espe- 

 ciallyforits har- 

 diness and the 

 fine quality of 

 its meat. These 

 animals are 

 hornless, and 

 are covered 

 with a black, 

 curly coat of 

 longhair. The 

 hide is some- 

 times used for robes. The Galloway is not so large as 

 the breeds heretofore described and does not reach 

 maturity at an 

 early age. 



The Red 

 Polled breed 

 originated in 

 England. As 

 their name in- 

 dicates, they 

 are hornless 

 and are red in 

 color. They 

 are of medium 

 size and give a fair quantity of milk Some individuals 

 of this breed give a very good yield of rich milk and 

 they are prized highly by those who desire a breed that 



FIG. 172. Red 



