CHAPTER XXXII 
CATTLE 
The growing of cattle is one of the most important branches 
of farming, although there are sections of the country that do 
not give so much attention to it as the best interests of agri- 
culture demand. 
There are many different breeds of cattle, each possessing 
its own special characteristics. They may be divided into 
two great classes, — the dairy breeds and the beef breeds. 
Each of these types is especially adapted to the purpose indi- 
cated by the name, and the two types are so widely different 
that it is impossible for a typical animal of one class to meet 
the requirements of the other class. 
Darry TYPE AND BREEDS 
The aim in developing these breeds is the production of a 
large quantity of good milk. In order to produce much milk 
the cow must have a large 
stomach — room to digest 
much food;.and this food 
must not be turned into meat Af : 
and fat —she must be lean; fill Ay 
the milk is secreted and stored ¥f 
in the udder, and this must 
be large. By way of further 
description, we may say that the dairy cow has a small head 
and an intelligent-looking face, with clear eyes and a large 
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Dairy TyPE 
