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white hairs on the body. The size is comparable with a 

 small Jersey, as bulls should not exceed 1,000 pounds in 

 weight and the cows 900 pounds; the latter frequently 

 weighing 750 to 800 pounds. The distinctive character- 

 istics of these cattle are the color, size and head character, 

 the latter being plain of face, with somewhat long, upward- 

 turning horns, which often spread out and back at the tips. 



Fig. 193. — A Kerry cow, prominent as a prize-winner in England, 

 by courtesy Lady Greenall of Walton I-Iali, England.) 



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The udder is plain in front, but is usually mellow and has 

 medium-sized teats. These cattle have not been officially 

 tested, but in various herds show records around 5,000 tO' 

 6,000 pounds for the better cows. The milk tests about 

 4 per cent fat. In temperament these cattle are somewhat 

 nervous and active. They are also very hardy. Their skin 

 is thick and heavily coated with hair. 



