CATTLE, THEIR ORIGIN, ETC. 
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The annexed cut of section of the head 
•f an ox will show the molars, or grind- 
ing teeth, and also the terminal bone of 
the upper jaw, corresponding to the lower 
face jaw, and destitute of teeth. 
Explanation. — a — Molars or grind- 
ers. b — Superior maxillary bone — its 
palatine process, c — Cells of the pala- 
tine bone, d — Anterior maxillary bone, 
destitute of incisor teeth. 
section of Head of Ox. 
• Breeds of Cattle . 1 
■The breeds of cattle which have acquired favor in the United States are 
confined to but few. 
The Devons are the typical race of England, as among those that have 
retained their purity, through long generations, breeding with entire uniform- 
ity as to color, symmetry, horns, and other general characteristics, fully as 
much so as the Chillingham white cattle, which are regarded as descendants 
©f the original or aboriginal cattle of the British Islands., 
First Prize Devon Bull, “Wimm t."* 
Two Years Old. 
The Property of Mr. George Budd, Guelph, Dufc 
