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ton. The Long Horns or Craven cattle, although not numer- 

 ous, are occasionally met with. The Short Horns are of more 

 recent introduction, but this breed, with various crosses, is now 

 perhaps the predominant one of the country. 



It will be profitable to speak somewhat in detail, although 

 briefly, of the several breeds at least the more prominent ones 

 and we will begin with 



Fig. IT. 



A DEVON BULL. 



1. The Devon Breed. This is a handsome and valuable 

 breed. The bull should have yellow horns; clear, bright, and 

 prominent eyes; small, flat, indented forehead; a fine muzzle ; 

 8i nail cheek; a clear yellow nose ; a high and open nostril; a 

 thick neck, with the hair about the head curled; a straight 

 back ; and be well set upon the legs. The head of the ox is 

 smaller, otherwise he does not differ materially in shape from 



