556 CATTLE AND DAIRY I'ARMING. 



GRADE AND NATIVE CATTLE. 



The munber of grade and native cattle in tbe proviuoo of Ontario is given in tlie 

 following table for the years 1882 and 1833 : 



Besctiption. 



1883. 



"Working oxen 



Milch cowa 



Stor^attle (over two years) . 

 OthePfcattle 



Total 



17, ose 



091,808 

 322, 154 

 790, 949 



14, .WO 

 665, 382 

 272, 208 

 610, 527 



1, 5G2, U83 



In 1882 the number of thoroughbred cattle of all kinds was estimated at 13,000. 



CATTLE IN ONTARIO. 



EMPOItT BT CONSnL BAZELTON, OF HAMILTON. 



I have the honor to transmit this report with inclosures in compliance 

 with " Cattle circular of July 18, 1883," issued by the Department of 

 State. 



The total number of thoroughbred cattle in Ontario is about 23,704, 

 of which 15,385 are Durham (Shorthorn), 4,496 Ayrshire, 1,438 Devon, 

 1,189 Galloway, 841 Hereford, 270 Aberdeen Poll, and 85 Jersey. 



These are distributed through the several counties of the province,, 

 as shown in accompanying table* inclosed. In addition to these about 

 fifty Holsteins have been imported this year from Holland for breeding 

 purposes. There are several breeders of blooded cattle in Eastern On- 

 tario to whom I am indebted for information received concerning the 

 breeds kept by each. Most of their herds have been bred pure since 

 imported, which is about twenty years. All say that these breeds are 

 superior in Ontario to the same breeds in their native countries, main- 

 taining that the cold dry climate of Canada is eminently fitted to im- 

 part constitution and quality to pure-blooded cattle. 



In Ontario the Durham takes the lead, comprising G5 per cent, of 

 the entire number. It is a good milker, produces superior beef, is not 

 especially expensive to raise, and when crossed on a native cow th© 

 grade is very satisfactory. It is the oldest of the imported breeds, and 

 its qualities are better understood by farmers generally than those of 

 any other. 



The Ayrshire stands next in favor, being celebrated for its cheese- 

 producing qualities. It comprises about 19 per cent, of the entire num- 

 ber, but is not increasing. 



The Hereford is hardy, and is chiefly celebrated for its beef-producing 

 qualities. Mr. Frederick W. Stone, of Guelph, a man of large experience, 

 in breeding stock, writes me regarding the Hereford as follows : 



The Herefords thrive well on good pasture, stand heat better than many breeds also 

 cold, are generally of good constitution. I think they are the best grazers of an y'pnre 

 breed of cattle, and superior to any to cross on the nati-ve cattle in the Western and 

 Northern States. The percentage of Herefords is 3^. 



* A printed table (Canadian official), containing the same statistics covered bv 

 Consul Hazelton's table here referred to, with the exception of eighty-five Jersevs in 

 Wentworth County, will be found embodied in the report from Consul Pace of Port 

 Saraia. For this reason Consul Hazelton'a table is, omitted. 



