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black. The size of the breed ranks smaller than the Holstein, 

 comparing more favorably with the Ayrshire in this respect. 

 The breed is not especially significant from the dairy stand- 

 point, although there are several rather prominent herds in the 

 country. The breed is deficient in dairy development, not 

 showing the characteristic dairy temperament or udder 

 development. The udder is usually small, attached low, and 



Fig. 127. — A Dutch Belted cow. 



the teats placed close together. The breed does not compare 

 favorably with the Holstein-Friesian, as its origin would pos- 

 sibly indicate. It does not possess a large number of high 

 producers. It is especially adapted to favorable pasture 

 and feed conditions. The breeding qualities are unusually 

 marked, owing to the almost invariable transmission of the 

 belted quality to grade animals. The breed is not widely 

 disseminated. It is distinctive principally on account of the 

 peculiar color markings. 



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