650 



DAIRYING. 



ing the value of the stock to meet the advancing requirements of 

 the market, deeming this more important than labored details or 

 descriptions. 



Fig. 803.— Model Short-horn Bull. 



Long-horns. 



Long-horned cattle once occupied a very high position among 

 breeders, and they have their champions to-day among cattle and 

 dairy men of standing. The most prominent breeds among the 

 Long-horns are the Herefords and the Devons, while the Sussex 

 cattle stand deservedly high. The Herefords and the Devons were 

 formerly not regarded with favor as dairy cattle, but both breeds 

 are now turning out good milkers. It is also claimed that the 

 Sussex cattle are latterly proving profitable for the dairy. 



The Hereford race of long-horns are a peculiarly abundant 

 flesh-producing race, displaying great aptitude to fatten, and are 

 unsurpassed for early maturity. The Herefords are great favorites 

 in this country as well as in Canada. 



The Devon cattle are a race of long-horns that have become 

 famous throughout the world. They are not remarkable for giving 

 large quantities of milk, but their milk is exceedingly rich. As 

 butter-makers they are unexcelled. * 



