I30 BREEDS OF CATTLE 



They were introduced into America at an early date, the 

 English colonists bringing them over as early as 1623. 

 For many years they met with favor, and they are still 

 raised in some of the Eastern States. The exhibits made at 

 some of the fairs throughout the country show them to be 

 a breed of great possibilities, but the fanciers have not made 

 rapid progress in developing them and bringing their merits 

 before the public. 



Characteristics. — The Devons are quite easily recog- 

 nized by their solid red color, which may range from light 

 to dark. They have orange rings around the eyes, with 

 white on the tip of the tail and on the udder occasionally. 

 The score card calls for a three-year-old weight of not less 

 than 1400 pounds for the bull, and 1000 pounds for cows. 

 In conformation the American animal is neither of extreme 

 beef nor dairy type. 



EXERCISES 



1. What breeds of dairy cattle have black noses, tongues, 

 horns, and hoofs ? 



2. Name all breeds of cattle either partially or whollj; black. 



3. Make a list of the red breeds. 



4. On what breeds of cattle is white found? 



5. Make a complete list of the hornless breeds of cattle. 



6. Classify the breeds of cattle as to the country from which 

 they come. 



HOME PROJECT 



Study the home herd and those in the neighborhood for breed 

 characteristics. See how many breeds are thus suggested in 

 your neighborhood. It must be remembered that character- 

 istics of two or more breeds may often be found in the same 

 animal. 



