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in thickness and depth. In temperament the Herefords are less 
docile than the Shorthorns. It is stated, however, that the Here- 
fords excel the Shorthorns in three important characteristics, 
first, in ability to take‘on fat at an early age ; second, as baby beef 
producers, and third, for grazing on the open range (Fig. 53). 
Fic. 53. — The Hereford cow. Beef type. 
199. Aberdeen Angus beef cattle. — This breed was developed 
in northwestern Scotland, particularly in the counties of Aberdeen, 
Kincardine, and Forfar, which have a damp, cold climate. The 
early origin of the breed is speculative and attracts attention 
because of the polled or hornless character of the head. Hornless 
cattle, however, are not uncommon. They were known to exist 
among the wild white cattle of Great Britain, and within the past 
few years, hornless cattle have been developed among the well- 
established horned breeds, such as the Herefords, Jerseys, and Short- 
horns, cattle with which the presence of horns seemed to be a fixed 
character. Formerly the Aberdeen Angus breed was known by 
