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MANUAL OF MODERN FARRIERY. 
Crossing the different breeds throughout the United King¬ 
dom has been so much practised within the last thirty 
years, that it is now difficult to say what is the origin of 
the cattle of any part of the country. Bulls and cows of 
improved breeds have been transported from one district to 
another to such an extent, that an almost uniform improved 
stock prevails throughout Britain and Ireland. These, how¬ 
ever, are varied to a certain extent by the opinions and 
practice of various farmers. We must, however, peculiarize 
THE KYLOE’S, OB HIGHLAND CATTLE. 
This hardy and small breed is peculiar to the Highlands 
of Scotland, and its Western Islands. They are mostly 
black, their horns white, with long and rather shaggy hair. 
These cattle feed to a good size in proportion to the dimen¬ 
sions of their bodies. The flesh is well-flavoured, and the 
muscular fibre of a fine texture. They are much sought 
after by gentlemen in England, to be turned out in their 
parks, from the gentleness of their tempers, and the ease 
with which they fatten. 
THE LONG-HORNED CATTLE. 
This breed was formerly called the Lancashire breed, and 
prevailed over that county, as well as Cumberland, and West¬ 
moreland. Of late, this breed, which was a favourite one, is 
so altered by the mixture of other kinds, that it is now 
nearly extinct 
THE GALLOWAY BREED. 
The cattle of this and the neighbouring counties, have 
long been the polled kind. They are of medium size, ge¬ 
nerally weighing from forty to sixty stone, although some 
have been known to weigh seventy stone. Their form is 
