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THE BKITISII ISI.ES. 



the world has succeeded to the same extent in breeding domestic animals which 

 excel in stronf^th and size, supply hettcr moat, or yield superior wool. The 

 aboriginal breed of cattle, which was distinguished for long horns and an ungainly 

 body, has been almost totally superseded by improved varieties,* in many 

 instances the result of intentional intermixtures. The North Devonshire cattle 

 are of a high red colour, with horns of middling size, short and curly hair, and 

 thin flexible hides. They are active, admirably calculated for draught, fatten 

 easily, and afford excellent beef. The Hereford cattle are obviously descended 

 from the same stock, but thev are of larger size and of a darker red colour. Their 



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Numljer of Sheep tu each Sinare Mile. 



Under 50. 50 to 

 100. 



100 to 

 200. 



2œ to 3U0 to 

 300. -ëjo. 



400 to 

 500. 



5IH) to Over 600. 

 600. 



faces and bellies are white. They fatten readily on coarse pastures, but are inferior 

 as milkers. Amongst the short-horned breeds of Holderness and Teeswater (or 

 Durham) the latter is held in the highest estimation, for they are superior 

 milkers and fatten rapidly. The Highland cattle of Scotland are classed among 

 the middle horns. They are small, active, and hardy, but their beef, when 

 fattened on the rich pastures of the lowlands, is beautifully grained, and not 

 surpassed by any other. The black or brindled cattle of Galloway are the most 

 celebrated amongst the polled breeds, and their beef is second only to that of the 



* Wilson, "British Fanning." 



