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“In Schleswig, rather than in Holstein, are found many of the Jutland 
race of cattle. These have very tine bones, and are long in proportion to 
their height, and arc, as a rule, short-legged. The prevailing color h 
gray, black, or gray and black mixed with white, but very rarely red or 
brown. This race is more highly esteemed for its early, maturity and 
Boadiness to fatten than for its milking qualities.” 
In the transaction of the Ohio Board of Agriculture, 1872, in an article 
On Dutch cattle, by Professor Furstenburg, we find the following: 
“The breeds of cattle in Holland may be divided according to their locality 
as follows : 1. The breeds in the provinces North and South Holland and 
West Friesland. 2. The breeds in the provinces Groningen, Guelderland, 
Utrecht, and Overyssel. 3. The breeds in the provinces of Seehmd. 
Although these breeds are closely related, still they show difference result- 
ing from keeping and the various purposes for which they arc bred. 
Breods in the Provinces North and South Holland and West Friesland* 
“The breed most renowned in the kingdom for its milk-produemg quali- 
ties is found in these three provinces. But North Holland in particular 
is noted for the manner of keeping cattle, which are known by the namo 
of Amsterdam race, being no less remarkable on account of size than fov 
the great production of milk. The pastures of North Holland are said to 
contain 100,000 morgen ( 158-100 morgen to an acre) ; every acre furnishes 
nourishment for 49-100 head of cattle. The peasants arc engaged almost 
solely in cattle breeding, and the keeping and care which these animals 
receive hero has almost become proverbial on account of its perfection. 
“The cattle here are mostly spotted black and white; however, brown 
and blue or gray mixed are found. The height is considerable, being not 
Under two Amsterdam ells (4 51-100 feet) ; the length of the body in pre- 
portion to the height, the middle part of which is particularly developed, 
the quarters fleshy, neck rather short than long, with a strong dewlap ; 
head narrow and long, with the forehead slightly depressed ; fine horns 
crooked forward, and large projecting ears. The withers are often narrow ; 
lihe back, on the other hand, broad across the hips, which arc not very 
prominent ; the tail fine and long, with a good tuft of hair ; the position 
of the hind legs strong and straight (not knock-kneed), the hind-quarters 
broad and roomy, and the bag well developed. The lower part of the 
p.o-c, above the hoofs is invariably white, which is regarded as a sign of 
the puro umnixed breed. Tho live weight of the cows is 1,200 to 1,400 
pounds ; that of bulls reaches 2,000 pounds when full grown aud fatted. 
The cows arc unusually productive of milk, and give an average of 3,000 
quarts and over per annum. 
