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The  Old  Gloucestershire  Breed  of  Cattle. — Great  interest  was 
aroused  at  the  Gloucester  Royal  by  a group  of  this  breed,  which 
were,  however, “not  for  competition.”  The  general  appearance 
of  the  cattle  will  be  gathered  from  the  illustrations  given  here. 
The  cow  showed  many  points  which  indicate  deep  milking 
qualities.  Her  quarters  were  well  shaped  and  long,  the  skin 
fine  and  mellow,  the  tail  long  and  well  carried,  the  chine 
beautifully  formed  and  fine,  and  the  rib  well  sprung  and  deep_ 
Old  Gloucestbeshiee  Bull,  “Jock.” 
Exhibited  by  the  DUKE  OF  BEAUFOET,  Gloucester,  1909 
The  back  showed  very  typically  the  wedge  shape  so  much 
admired  by  the  milch-cow  enthusiast.  Only  one  bull  was  on 
exhibition,  and  even  after  making  all  allowance  for  difference 
of  sex,  it  cannot  be  claimed  that  he  showed  as  much  quality  as 
the  cows.  He  was,  nevertheless,  a strong,  robust  looking  beast, 
and  slight  failing  in  quality  was  atoned  for  by  many  indications 
of  constitution.  It  was  remarked  by  several  from  amongst  the 
great  numbers  who  inspected  these  cattle  at  the  show,  that  the 
breed  was  very  “ Welsh  ” in  type.  This  was  no  doubt  true  as 
