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the breed are the variation in type, the lack of uniform udder 

 development, and cf good fleshing qualities. The teats are 

 objectionable because of the extreme variation in size. A 

 better defined standard toward which breeders could work 

 would overcome a great many of the present faults of the 

 breed, and aid in its distribution. 



Fig. 110. — Red Polled cow. 



Standard of Excellence and Scale op Points for Red 

 Polled Cattle. 



Bull. 



General Description. — Strong, impressive, low set, and of good 

 carriage. Weight 1800 pounds to 2000 pounds when mature 

 and finished. 



Color. — Any shade of red, the switch of tail may be white, with 

 some white running forward to the navel. Nose of a clear flesh 

 color. Interior of ears should be of a yellowish, waxy color 



Objections: An extreme dark or an extreme light red is not desir- 

 able. A cloudy nose or one with dark spots. 



Head. — Wide, strong and mascuhne, relatively short. Poll 

 stronger and less prominent than in cow. Ears of medium size 

 and well carried; eyes prominent; muzzle wide with large nostrils 



Objections: Long, narrow, or lacking in masculine character. 



Neck. — Of medium length, full crest, of good thickness, strong, 

 of masculine appearance ... . ... 



Shoulder. — Of medium thickness and smoothly laid, coming up 

 level with line of back 



Carried forward 



Points. 



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