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CATTLE, IIOLSTEINS. 
race, which extends throughout Netherlands, Flanders, Normandy, 
Oldenburg, and Denmark. The Oldenburg cattle descended from tho 
Dutch race, and are likewise distinguished as East Friesian cattle, as still 
partially found in Hanoverian Friesland. In the adjacent parts of Bremen 
it is called B.rcmen cattle.” “The Holstein and Brcitenburg cattle in the 
"Wilstcr and Remp'nor markets are equal to :: * ® ; but with respect to 
their square build, the Brcitenburg cattle arc in their properties more 
like tho liner Dutch cattle.” 
Other writers of repute may be quoted, but enough has been given to 
show that the name of “Holstein” is only a local, and not a collective 
name, and may not be given to cattle bought in North Holland. To do 
so is to underrate the Dutch cattle race. 
Mr. Klippart’3 Testimony. 
In relation to the native cattle of Holstein, tho lamented IClippart in 
his Ohio Agricultural Report of 18<>5, says : 
“The native cattle of Holstein are the Angle cattle, which are far more 
numerous than any other kind or race. They aro small animals, with 
fine bones, short legged rather than otherwise ; a very fine, small head, 
and delicately formed neck. The predominating color is red or brown, 
but there are many dun, black, or spotted ones. According to tho amount 
of food consumed, this race give a more abundant supply of milk than 
any other in tho duchies. It is a very highly esteemed race — is much 
sought after for its milking qualities and kindliness in taking on flesh. 
The flesh is very fine, tender and juicy. On account of the great demand 
for stock of this race, cattle dealers have not unfrequently gone into 
Jutland and other points, and made purchases, which they represented as 
being genuine Angles ; but in recent years a law has been passed that every 
breeder of Angle stock must brand tho calves with tho letters A. R. ( Angle 
Iicice,) in order to prevent impositions. 
“ In these marshes arc found araco of cattle much larger and heavier 
than tho Angles, larger boned, and of a dark, reddish brown, and known 
as tho Marsh race. This race seems to be adapted to the marshes, but 
does not do well on the higher and dryer uplands. Upon tho rich pas- 
tures of tho marshes, for a time after calving, tho best cows will give 
from forty-eight to sixty-four pounds, (from six to eight gallons), of 
milk daily. But tho milk is not near so rich as that of the Angles ; — in 
fact, I was shown a statement, apparently well authenticated, to tho 
effect that milk of the Marsh race contained no more than two per cent, 
of cream, while that of the Angle race contained sixteen per cent. One 
thing is very certain, namely : the butter of the Marsh race is not near 
so sweet or ‘ nutty ’ as that of the Anglo raco. 
