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wide with a broad forehead. The body, like the Angus, 
is broad, rounded and symmetrical, the skin mellow and 
thick, the hair soft and wavy, with a mossy undercoat. 
In size they are smaller 
than the Angus, Hereford 
or Shorthorn. Represen- 
tative cows weigh 1,200 to 
1,850 pounds and bulls from 
1,800 to 2,000 pounds. 
Yearlings of this breed are 
ee frequently brought to 
Piet nonce weigh 1,000 to 1,100 
pounds and two-year-olds 1,200 to 100 pounds. As 
milkers, the Galloways are inferior, but they yield enough 
to nourish their calves. When crossed on other breeds, 
their black color and hornless condition are transmitted 
almost without exception. 
14. West Highland cattle——This breed originated in 
Scotland. The horns are large and upturned. The color 
is generally black, red and black, dun or brindle. The 
hide is thick and covered with long, soft hair, even 
longer than the Galloways. 
In hardiness these  cat- 
tle are superior over all 
others; as milkers they are 
poor. Their claim to dis- 
tinction is in their meat, 
which is of the highest qual- 
ity, surpassing that of any 
other breed, and in their 
hardiness, which also surpasses all other breeds. They 
endure not only cold, but wet and damp weather, and can 
secure a satisfactory living on either grass or brush. In 
size they are the smallest of the strictly beef breeds, ma- 
GALLoway Cow 
