BREEDS OF CATTLE. 



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Fig. 797. Fig. 798. 



In Fig. 801 is presented a marked contrast between a good and 

 a poor milk escutcheon, which is worthy of especial study. 



From these qualities of recognized excellence, thus stated, we 

 have different degrees of superiority to be found in different breeds 

 peculiar to this country and Europe, adapting the better to climatic 

 conditions the wants of the breeder as to quantity arid quality of 

 milk for food, butter, or cheese, or for beef. - 



Now, it would be useless to advise even the ordinary breeder 

 or farmer as to the class of animals he should buy or raise. He 

 must be governed by the requirements of the market. If he sells 

 his milk direct, then he must aim to get those of large milk-produc- 

 ing qualities ; if the milk goes to make butter or cheese, he should 

 seek out the breeds known to excel in those directions ; whereas, if 

 meat is more salable, he must study to meet that want. In any 

 event, he must aim to have the best animals of their class. It costs 



Fig. 799. Fig. 800. 



Figs. 797-800 Show Various Forms ol the Milk Escutcheon. 



