ABERDEEN ANGUS CATTLE 



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hornless cows. The progeny were polled and having the 

 white face of the Hereford were called Polled Herefords. 

 This strain is not eligible to register in the Hereford Herd 

 Book. 



THE ABERDEEN ANGUS 



History. — The Aberdeen Angus breed, sometimes called 

 " Dodches," developed in northeastern Scotland, and 

 some of the best of them are produced there to-day. They 



Fig. 36. — Aberdeen Angus cow. 



are characterized by their black color and polled heads, 

 and are sometimes confused with the Galloways, — another 

 black, hornless beef breed produced in Scotland. With a 

 little experience, one is able to distinguish between these 

 two breeds, as the Angus is smoother and has better quality 

 than the Galloway. 



Angus cattle produce the best meat, and in show yard 

 circles, where all beef breeds compete, carry off more honors 



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