THE DAIRY HERD 



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butterfat, being lower than that of any other dairy breed. 

 The udders and milk veins in this breed are conspicuously 

 large. The shoulders are rather prominent and the hind 

 quarters as a rule, are rather thick and straight. 



AYRSHIRE CATTLE. 



The native home of this breed is Ayr county, Scot- 

 land, from which place the breed derives its name. The 



pastures are good, but the climate is rather severe and 

 rough, giving this breed a high degree of hardiness. 



