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6. That the keeping of butter, in a sound 

 state, appears to depend on its being obtained 

 as free from uneorribjned albumen, or caseine, 

 and wafer, as it can be, by means of washing 

 and working the butter when taken from the 

 churn. 



The author mentioned the interesting fact 

 that, in the course of his experiments, he found 

 when sweet milk and cream were churned to- 

 gether, and though cold water was added, after 

 an hour and a half, and then after three hours' 

 churning not a particle of butter was obtained. 



FORMS OF CATTLE, 



A. Forehead. 



B. Face. 



C. Cheek. 



D. Muzzle. 



E. Neck. 



F. Neck Vein. 



G. Shoulder Point. 



H. Arm. 



I. Shank. 

 K. Elbow. 



L. Brisket, Bosom, Breast. 

 M. Shoulder. 

 N. Crops. 

 O. Loin. 



P. Hips, Hucks, Hooks or Huckles. 



Q,. Crupper Bone, or Sacrum. 



R. Rumps, or Pin-Bone. 



S. Round Bone, Thurl or Whirl. 



T. Buttuck. 



U. Thigh or Gaskit. 



V. Flank. 



W. Plates. 



X. Back or Chine. 



Y. Throat. 



Z. Chest. 



Observation and attention have satisfied skil- 

 ful and experienced men, that there are certain 

 conformations of outward structure that, in cat- 

 tle, are indicative of peculiar properties; and 

 thus a guide is obtained for the judicious 

 breeder, by which he may almost unerringly 

 select and perpetuate his stock. It is not im- 

 possible to convey this valuable information, ob- 

 tained only with great labor, by means of writ- 

 ten communications; but in all attempts of the 

 sort, certain technical terms for certain parts of 

 the animal are necessarily resorted to, which 



