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ns that of a man is written upon his face ; and the reason that less is 
indicated in the face of an ox is because he has fewer vices, and has been 
guilty of fewer transgressions. A small dark eye, set in a dark circle, 
with a large face below and a narrow head above, will indicate an animal 
that is bad tempered, wild, and consequently a poor feeder. The circle 
around the eye should be of a bright yellow color, tho nose the same. 
These considerations may seem trifles, yet this color is the result of a po- 
culiar secretion, and the inference is a probable oue, at least, that other 
secretions will be apt to resemble it in color. Hence, tho secretion of 
milk will be apt to resemble it in color, and a bright colored flesh is be- 
tokened by these peculiar secretions as indicated in the color of the noso 
and circles about the eyes. As a very large ear mostly indicates sluggish- 
ness, one of medium size is preferable. A bullock of fine organization 
will manifest very clearly his impressions by the movement of his cars. 
If he flees from danger his ears aro erect, or a little inclined backward, 
that he may be the better warned of danger behind. If ho is in haste to 
meet a kind master, who is bringing him a desired meal, tho ear is pi’C- 
sented forward. The horns should bo clear, without black tips or any 
black marks whatever — some say of a waxy color, some again, claim that 
they should be flat in Short-Horns. But these matters arc, most of them., 
non-essentials. Wo dismiss the head, after attaching it to the neck in its 
proper position — not at right angles, but at an angle of so many degrees 
that, with the under part of the neck it forms an arch. This gives a 
better throat and a freer passage for the food and air to the stomach and 
lungs, and is graceful withal. 
The Neck. 
The neck expresses very much less to the breeder than the head 
and face. The neck should be just long enough to enable the taking of 
food easily from tho ground. It should be strong and well muscled upon 
its sides, covering at its base the points cf the shoulders well, and at its 
junction with tho head it should be small and round, with its skin fitting 
it pretty much as a well-fitting stocking does tho leg — the under line of 
tho neck with the under line of the jaw. A thin, broad neck is sure to 
indicate weaknoss and poor feeding and fattening qualities. Animals 
having suqh may well be avoided as breeders. 
Contour of tho Body. 
Tho butcher, the breeder and the stock dealer, may now meet 
and consult profitably on the general contour of the body. Here tho 
opinions of the formor may be adopted, as he fixes the price of all 
‘butchers’ stuff.’ The ox of given weight that will sell for most iu mar- 
