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typical beef type, only smaller, and the 

 body in proportion to its size is strong, 

 deep, thick and exceedingly compact. 



Sussex cattle_This breed differs 

 from the Devon in being larger and 

 coarser. Standard animals are always 

 of a dark red color; white or black 

 markings indicate impure blood. The 

 head is relatively thin and the horns 

 point somewhat forward, then turn 



closely related to the Devons in their 

 early history. The Sussex Herd Book of 

 England was established in 1860. Sus- 

 sex cattle were first imported into the 

 United States in 1884 and into Canada 

 in 1891. They have not made much 

 progress in this country since their 

 introduction, although a few herds have 

 been established along the states bor- 

 dering on the Mississippi river. The 



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up and are thin, long and tapering. 

 The form corresponds with the require- 

 ments of the beef type, but the Sussex 

 is apt to be deficient in the shoulder. 

 The back line is usually straight, but is 

 sometimes broken by a slight lump be- 

 tween the shoulders. This breed, ac- 

 cording to many English champions, is 

 very hardy and is capable of making a 

 good showing under favorable climatic 

 and feed conditions. 

 Popularity — The Sussex seems to be 



Sussex is best adapted to localities 

 where abundant feed and pasturage are 

 available. They are relatively heavy, 

 being fully equal to the Galloways in 

 size. They do not mature very early, 

 but are excellent grazers and furnish 

 a good quality of meat in an economic 

 manner from the feed consumed. The 

 Sussex is not much used for dairy pur- 

 poses, and the milk yield is compara- 

 tively low. They are fertile and good 

 breeders, but their value for crossing 



