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tou. The Long Horns or Craven cattle, although not numer- 
ous, are occasionally met with. The Short Horns are of more 
recent introduction, but this breed, with various crosses, is now 
perhaps the predominant one of the country. 
It will be profitable to speak somewhat in detail, although 
briefly, of the several breeds—at least the more prominent ones 
~-and we will begin with 
A Drvon Butt. 
1. The Devon Breed.—This is a handsome and valuable 
breed. The bull should have yellow horns; clear, bright, and 
prominent eyes; small, flat, indented forehead; a fine muzzle; 
small cheek; a clear yellow nose; a high and open nostril; a 
thick neck, with the hair about the head curled; a straight 
back; and be well set upon the legs. The head of the ox is 
smaller, otherwise he does not differ materially in shape from 
