. History of Hereford cattle : proven conclusively the oldest of improved breeds . Hereford cattle. 208 HIST 0 j; Y OF H E E E F 0 li 1) CATTLE in a good bite of grass; some of them were stretclied out in tlie sun sleeping, others stand- ing chewing their cuds contentedly. If we dis- turbed one from his lair he would twist his tail round and stretcli himself, which satis- tied Mr. Savage that they were thriving finely. One of them seemed contented, and with a mild look in his eye allowed us to handle him. His hide was thick and mellow, his flesh firm and ripe; I called Mr. Savage's attention t
. History of Hereford cattle : proven conclusively the oldest of improved breeds . Hereford cattle. 208 HIST 0 j; Y OF H E E E F 0 li 1) CATTLE in a good bite of grass; some of them were stretclied out in tlie sun sleeping, others stand- ing chewing their cuds contentedly. If we dis- turbed one from his lair he would twist his tail round and stretcli himself, which satis- tied Mr. Savage that they were thriving finely. One of them seemed contented, and with a mild look in his eye allowed us to handle him. His hide was thick and mellow, his flesh firm and ripe; I called Mr. Savage's attention to this steer's compactness, symmetry, quality and weight. "Have you a Shorthorn in your herd that can compare with him ? Is there an ani- mal amongst them with such a constitution ? Have these and your Shorthorns all lived alike?" He said there was but little difference in their pastures. "If Shorthorns are so su- perior to Herefords, why did you not go to Darlington fair or market and buy high-grade Shorthorn steers and spayed heifers, which could be bought in any quantity, and at less money than Herefords? There seems to be a myth among Shorthorn breeders that I cannot understand. I think you are more attached to fashion, fancy and pedigree than you are to a rent-paying ; "I tell you, Sotham," said Mr. Savage, "it is of no use disguising the fact. Those Hereford steers will go to market a month hence, without cake or corn, but Short- horns want to be finished on cake, and I am free to say they fetch the higlier price over the Shorthorns. If Shorthorns make greater weight, the extra weight does not compensate for food ; "I am satisfied, Mr. Sav- age," said I, "so let us change the subject," which was converted to prospects of things in America. Mr. Matthews and myself dined with Mr. Savage, and spent the afternoon smoking our long clay pipes, drinking our port and sherry in moderation, and in the eveni
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