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usually less in width than the beef-type and have 

 larger udders. They are presumed to milk well 

 and when "dry" to convert their food rapidly 

 into beef. There are many arguments produced 

 both in favor of such a type and against it. 



9. Beef-type. 

 form of the animal's body. 



It is argued by some that such breeds are really 

 necessary in certain sections of this country. 

 This type is many a farmer's ideal; but it is still 

 a question whether or not such an ideal will 

 ever be profitably realized. The Red Polled, 

 Devon, and Brown Swiss cattle are the prom- 

 inent breeds classed as dual-purpose animals, 

 though strictly speaking as individuals they 

 tend either to produce milk or beef rather than 

 both. Certain families of the Shorthorns are 

 also included because they give a good quantity 



