556 CATTLE AND DAIKY FAIIMIXG. 



GRADE AND NATIVE CATTLE. 



The number of grade and native cattle in the province of Ontario is given in the 

 following table for the years 1882 and 1883 : 



In 1882 the number of thoroughbred cattle of all kinds was estimated at 13,000. 

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CATTLE IN ONTARIO. 



REPORT BY CONSUL HAZELTON, OF HAMILTON. 



I have the honor to transmit this report with inciosures in compliance 

 with " Cattle circular of July 18, 1883," issued by the Department of 

 State. 



The total number of thoroughbred cattle in Ontario is about 23,704, 

 of which 15,385 are Durham (Shorthorn), 4,496 Ayrshire, 1,438 Devon, 

 1,189 Galloway, 841 Hereford, 270 Aberdeen Poll, and 85 Jersey. 



These are distributed through the several counties of the province, 

 as shown in accompanying table * inclosed. In addition to these about 

 fifty Holsteins have been imported this year from Holland for breeding 

 purposes. There are several breeders of blooded cattle in Eastern On- 

 tario to whom I am indebted for information received concerning the 

 breeds kept by each. Most of their herds have been bred pure since 

 imported, which is about twenty years. All say that these breeds are 

 superior in Ontario to the same breeds in their native countries, main- 

 taining that the cold dry climate of Canada is eminently fitted to im- 

 part constitution and quality to pure-blooded cattle. 



In Ontario the Durham takes the lead, comprising 65 per cent, of 

 the entire number. It is a good milker, produces superior beef, is not 

 especially expensive to raise, and when crossed on a native cow the 

 grade is very satisfactory. It is the oldest of the imported breeds, and 

 its qualities are better understood by fanners generally than those of 

 any other. 



The Ayrshire stands next in favor, being celebrated for its cheese- 

 producing qualities. It comprises about 19 per cent, of the entire num- 

 ber, but is not increasing. 



The Hereford is hardy, and is chiefly celebrated for its beef-producing 

 qualities. Mr. Frederick W. Stone, of Guelph, a m an of large experience 

 in breeding stock, writes me regarding the Hereford as follows : 



The Herefords thrive well on good pasture, stand heat better than many breeds, also 

 cold, are generally of good constitution. I think they are the best grazers of any pure 

 breed of cattle, and superior to any to cross on the native cattle in the Western and 

 Northern States. The percentage of Herefords is 3. 



* A printed table (Canadian official), containing the same statistics covered by 

 Consul Hazelton's table here referred to, with the exception of eighty-five Jerseys in' 

 Wentworth County, will bo found embodied in the report from Consul Pace, of Port 

 Sarnia. For this reason Consul Hazelton'a table is omitted. 



