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the bull. He is quicker in his motions than any other ox, and 

 is generally docile, good tempered, and honest. 



The cow is much smaller than the bull, but roomy for breed- 

 ing, and distinguished for her clear, round eye and general beau- 

 ty of features. With regard to the comparative value of the 

 Devon cows for the dairy there is much difference of opinion, 

 it being pretty generally asserted that their acknowledged 

 grazing qualities render them unfit for the dairy, and that their 

 milk is rich but deficient in quantity. Many superior judges, 



Fig. 18. 



A DBVON H 



however, prefer them even for the dairy. Both cows and oxen 

 fatten faster and with less food than most others.* In color 

 Devon cattle are generally red. 



Our New England cattle, as we have said, are generally de- 

 rived from this breed. Their horns are moderately long, 



* Touatt 



