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the head, but in too many accounts, all that is given. If the -size of (h 3 
head were all that was of consequence, a pound difference in any caso 
V/Ould bo of little consequence in the sale of a bullocl:. It is the form 
of the head that becomes of so much interest to the breeder. The head >• i 
above the eyes should be wide, giving space for large Cerebral develop- 
ment. The intelligence of the animal depends upon a well-developed V 
brain and nervous system ; upon which, also, so much depend the vigor- 
ous and healthy action of the organs of digestion and assimilation’; ’the 
circulation and the vital functions generally; the intelligence and temper 
of a cow depends much upon a well-developed brain. It will be found 
by observation that most vicious beasts have small upper heads, and arc 
large below the eyes. Again, tho upper head should be wide, to give" 
width to the articulations of the lower jaw. It is necessary that the jjairt 
of the mouth where the food is to be masticated should be largo, that the 
supplies required for the stomach may bo well masticated and re-masfcioa- 
ted i:i chewing the end. There is another reason for width at the- base of . 
the head and between the angles of the lower jaw : it is hero that the ; 
very important passages have their entrance, which supply food for tho 
stomach and air for the lungs. Close at hand, also, is the important eon*., 
nection of the spinal marrow and the brain, to say nothing of many large 
and important blood-vessels that find their way to the head. These con- 
siderations wo think conclusive as to the necessity of size of head. 
I he portion below the eves, the face, should be comparatively small; ! 1 
Its principal office is to gather food and air. Thin lips and elastio?,-,, 
nostrils arc wanted. The eyes should be large, bright and lively, and yoi, 
quiet. The physiognomy of the ex is as clearly indicative of his character' . 
