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probably the original form. The animals are smaller, 
and have been developed for beef-production primarily. 
The South Devon, a larger and coarser type, has been 
developed for both meat and milk, and is now almost a 
distinct breed. 
366. Uses of Devon cattle. — While the Devons are 
not primarily dairy cattle, still some splendid milk-pro- 
ducers have been developed. Although the quantity of 
the milk-yield is not large, the quality is good, which gives 
them definite value for butter-making. As a rule they 
possess well-shaped udders. 
For beef. — A chief recommendation of the Devon for 
beef is that it dresses with little waste, and the meat is 
of very superior quality. The animals make good gains 
under stall-feeding but cannot be forced to so great an 
extent as some of the other beef breeds, and generally are 
lighter when marketed. The breed is small, which has 
sometimes militated against it for meat purposes. 
For oxen. — The superior intelligence, quick and active 
movements and great strength of the Devons render the 
oxen among the best known and handsomest in the world. 
Their rapid gait and firm step, together with the ease 
with which they are trained, have gained for them this 
superiority. 
For grazing. — As grazers, the Devons stand in the 
first rank, as they are active and hardy, and have been 
accustomed to rustle on light, hilly pastures. 
For crossing. — Prepotency is a characteristic of Devon 
cattle due to their pure breeding for so long a period. 
When crossed on grade cows the results are very satis- 
factory for both meat- and milk-production. 
367. Distribution. — The Devon cattle are widely 
distributed, being found scattered through the south of 
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