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meat excels that of the Shorthorn. The Scotch breed is more 
active in temperament than the English (Fig. 54). 
Fic. 54.— The Aberdeen Angus steer ‘‘Shamrock 2d.’ Beef type. 
202. Galloway beef cattle. — This breed was developed in 
southwestern Scotland, particularly in the counties of Wigton and 
Kirkcudbright, and parts of Dumfries and Ayr, that formed the 
ancient kingdom of Galloway. The climate is rather damp and 
cold much of the time, which resulted in the development of a breed 
particularly noted for its ability to endure inclement weather. 
The Galloway is a very old breed, and the early origin is obscure, 
as in the case of the Aberdeen Angus. The early improvement of 
