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PIGS, CATTLE, OSTRICHES 
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breeds have found favour : Shorthorns, Ayrshires, 
Herefords, Frieslands, Guernseys, South Devons, and 
Red Polls. All these breeds may be said to have done 
well, and their special characteristics have been intro¬ 
duced into their offspring. Where the grazing is less 
good and heat especially severe, the Ayrshires and 
Frieslands seem to have done best. The pure-bred 
Friesland calves have proved a great success, and up 
to date have developed as fast as, if not faster than, 
any others. South Africans have a special fancy for 
th is breed, which has done so well in their own country, 
more especially where the grazing is of an inferior 
quality. The Hereford is essentially a beef-producer, 
and for this single quality has no superior. He is a 
hardy beast as regards heat, cold, and exposure, but up 
to date has proved susceptible to disease and not too 
vigorous in casting off ailments. Shorthorns have 
done extremely well, and the half-breds are making 
most excellent progress. The size, the high average 
excellence of shape, and the good milking qualities of 
the breed ensure their popularity here as elsewhere. 
The milking qualities of the Guernsey are notorious, 
and though he is too delicate an animal to provide 
a satisfactory pure herd, he forms a most desirable 
cross. Perhaps the grade of cattle that compares 
favourably with any is the three-quarter bred 
Guernsey-Shorthorn, which is hard to distinguish from 
the pure-bred. The Norfolk Red Poll cattle have 
always aimed at being dual purpose animals. Their 
beef has for many years fetched top price with the 
butcher, and for their size their milk compares in 
quantity as well as quality with any breed. Red 
Polls are also extremely healthy, almost entirely free 
from tuberculosis and stand both heat and flies well. I 
