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tie. They are large animals, with white heads and mark¬ 
ings on their legs and bodies. Herefords have unusual 
vigor and ability to rustle food. Their temperament 
makes them an ideal grazing cattle. They can do well 
with short grass pastures where the other breeds would 
nearly starve. White-faced cattle are also easily fat¬ 
tened in the feed log. Purebred Herefords cross well 
with native cattle and improve the quality of feeders. 
Fig. 50.—A milking Shorthorn. 
Polled Herefords, or “muleys” have developed among 
purebreds during the past few years. These cattle have 
the good qualities of their horned ancestors. 
Aberdeen Angus.—Due to their shortness and plump, 
sleek appearance, the Scotch have called their black 
polled cattle “Doddies.” The names Aberdeen and 
Angus refers to the counties in Scotland from which 
these cattle originally came. We usually speak of them 
as the Angus. Due to their short, stocky frames, these 
cattle are easily fed out into prime beef. In fat stock 
shows, the Angus have excelled all other breeds. Their 
