316 THE BREEDS OF LIVE-STOCK 
of the same kind, the name Norfolk and Suffolk Red 
Polled cattle was given them. Later, about 1882, the 
first part was dropped, since which time the cattle have 
been known simply as Red Polled. 
Suffolk Red Polled cattle. — This type was characterized 
by a thin, clean head; clean throat with little dewlap; 
thin legs; a large 
frame; rib_ tolerably 
springing from the 
center of the back, but 
with a heavy barrel; 
backbone ridged ; udder 
large, loose and creased 
when empty; milk 
veins remarkably large, 
and rising in knotted 
puffs. It was the 
dairy type, and was remarkable for the large and uniform 
yield of milk. It was developed in the county of Suffolk, 
dngland, at a very early date. 
Norfolk Red Polled cattle. —'This type was characterized 
by small bones, short legs and round barrel, with good 
loins, and the head rather fine. It was a hardy, thriving 
strain, maturing at an early age and making a superior 
quality of flesh. It was the beef type and had poorer 
milking qualities than the Suffolk. It was developed at 
an early date in Norfolk county, England. 
358. Uses of Red Polled cattle.— The Red Polled 
cattle are a dual-purpose breed, and we find that they have 
made a large number of very creditable records, both in 
dairy tests and in slaughter tests. 
For milk and butter. — The cows give a good flow of 
milk, which tests well, and milk right up to calving if 
Fia. 58.— Red Polled cow. 
