MR. AYRAULT’S TWIN STEERS. 
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were three fourths Short-Horn—and they exhibited 
most favorably, the distinguished characteristics of 
that improved breed, in laying on flesh rapidly and 
on the most valuable parts, and satisfied all of their 
great value for fattening purposes.— Transactions 
of the N. Y. State Agricultural Society. 
At the request of the Executive Committee, I 
transmit some particulars in reference to the cattle 
mentioned by you. The twin steers, six years old 
in the spring of 1847, were from the stock of 
Samuel H. Fitzhugh, Esq., of Livingston county, 
who derived his improved stock from the herd of 
Thomas Weddle of Ontario county. 
