. Cyclopedia of farm animals. Domestic animals; Animal products. CATTLE CATTLE 339 weighing 250 to 300 pounds. They produce a white, highly flavored meat. For crossing.—The use of Brown Swiss bulls on grade cows to produce veal calves is highly recom- mended. Many farmers fatten them on skimmed milk and sell them alongside other calves fattened on whole milk. They are also valuable for crossing on debilitated common stock for in- fusing new vigor. Organizations and records. The American Brown Swiss Cattle Breed- ers' Association, organized in 1880, cares for the interests of the breed in this
. Cyclopedia of farm animals. Domestic animals; Animal products. CATTLE CATTLE 339 weighing 250 to 300 pounds. They produce a white, highly flavored meat. For crossing.—The use of Brown Swiss bulls on grade cows to produce veal calves is highly recom- mended. Many farmers fatten them on skimmed milk and sell them alongside other calves fattened on whole milk. They are also valuable for crossing on debilitated common stock for in- fusing new vigor. Organizations and records. The American Brown Swiss Cattle Breed- ers' Association, organized in 1880, cares for the interests of the breed in this country. It is made up of less than 100 Brown Swiss breeders, many of them millionaire farmers who take great pride in this stock. To date it has published three small herdbooks. Literature. For references, see page 302. Devon Cattle. Figs. 366, 367. By L. P. Sisson. The Devon is a dual-purpose breed of cattle, containing both beef and dairy types. Because of the bright red color the animals are sometimes called " ; Description. In general, the Devons are a docile but hardy breed of cattle, well adapted to thrive on short and hilly pasture, while at the same time respond- ing to good care. The following scale of points, adopted by the American Devon Cattle Club, Novem- ber 11, 1886, shows what is desired in the breed. Purity of blood must be evidenced by registry in the American Devon Record. Scale of Points for Devon Cattle For cows Pesrfor°e 1. Head.—Moderately long, with a broad indented forehead, tapering considerably towards the nostrils ; the nose of a flesh-color, nostrils high and open; the jaws clean ; the eye bright, lively and prominent, and surrounded by a flesh-colored ring ; throat clean ; ears thin ; the expression gentle and intelligent; horns matching, spreading and gracefully turned up, of a waxy color, tipped with a darker shade . 8 2. Neck.—Upper line short, fine at head, widening and deep at withers and strongly set to the shoulders
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