Hereford Bull GAY LAD 6th. Champion of the breed at the leading 

 shows of 1911. Owned by O. Harris & Sons, Harris, Mo. Photo 

 taken at two years of age. 



DESCRIPTION OF HEREFORD CATTLE. 



npHIS BREED, which derives its name from its native district in England, 

 * is most popular in color and markings when showing a dark claret or 

 cherry with white face, throat, chest, legs, belly, twist, and small stripe of 

 white on neck and before shoulder. The type represented by this breed is 

 that suitable for the largest production of beef, as it is low set and broad, 

 heavy in fore quarters, full deep chest; level, wide back; wide, thick loin 

 and full quarters. In those representing the best of the breed the covering 

 of flesh is usually thick while the coat possesses a thickness and mossiness 

 which is very conducive to the general thrift. The form represents that 

 which is invariably associated with a strong constitution, vigor and pre- 

 potency, and these qualities are sometimes so strongly in evidence as to give 

 rise to undue coarseness and roughness which should necessarily be dis- 

 couraged in the show ring. Two of the cardinal qualities of the breed are 

 early maturity and grazing attributes, and as these have their origin in 

 latural vigor and activity those qualities of form and general appearance 

 which contribute to these should have prominence in rendering decisions. 



