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DAIRY FARMING 



but are often used in a limited way for supplying milk for 

 the use of the owners. Angus grades may even be found 

 occasionally in mixed herds kept for milk. Practically no 

 records of the amount or richness of milk are available. A 

 limited number of fat tests made by the author indicate that 

 the milk of this breed averages about 4.0 per cent of fat, or 

 about the same as that of the Shorthorns. The Angus breed 

 originated in northern Scotland. In America it is found 

 chiefly in the corn-producing states. It has not been con- 

 sidered the equal of the Hereford on the ranges. 



34. Galloway. This breed is a native of southwestern 

 Scotland. The cattle are black in color, always polled, and 

 are especially known for their long, thick hair, seen to the best 

 advantage during the winter season in northern regions. 

 They are found chiefly in the Middle States and on the ranges. 

 They are strictly a beef breed. No records are available 

 regarding the yield of milk or its richness. As is the case 

 with other beef breeds, occasionally a reasonably good milk 

 producer is found. 



QUESTIONS AND PROBLEMS 



1. Which means more, to say that an animal is pure-bred or to 

 say that it is registered ? 



2. Fill out a table like the following, including all breeds of cattle. 



