. History of Hereford cattle : proven conclusively the oldest of improved breeds . Hereford cattle. 114 II r S T 0 R Y OF HE R E F 0-R D C A T T L E that case the hUiod of the Devons, to which the Herefords are so nearly allied, eould not but tell, like that of the thoroughbred racer on the ;" lu the same volume of the "Cultivator," p.'28, there is an essay on cattle by Henry S. Randall. Of the Herefords he says as follows: "The Hereford ox is supposed to be descend- ed from the same stock with the Devon, but is larger, heavier in the bone, usually of a darker r
. History of Hereford cattle : proven conclusively the oldest of improved breeds . Hereford cattle. 114 II r S T 0 R Y OF HE R E F 0-R D C A T T L E that case the hUiod of the Devons, to which the Herefords are so nearly allied, eould not but tell, like that of the thoroughbred racer on the ;" lu the same volume of the "Cultivator," p.'28, there is an essay on cattle by Henry S. Randall. Of the Herefords he says as follows: "The Hereford ox is supposed to be descend- ed from the same stock with the Devon, but is larger, heavier in the bone, usually of a darker red or brown color, with a white face, throat and bellv. They are sliorter-lege;ed than the. HEREFORD CATHEDRAL. Devon, hardier and kindlier feeders, but less docile in temper, and even worse milkers. In- deed, a Hereford cow is rarely seen in an En- glish dairy. Their hardihood and great muscu- lar power give them the first rank among working cattle. This, together with their su- perior grazing qualities, has led to their intro- duction into the United States, by the Hon. H. Clay of Kentucky and several other individuals. But it is probable that their deficiency in milk- ing properties will always prevent their very general adoption, either as a cross or in a pure ;' This, as well as what is further stated, is selected mainly from Youatt (by Berry), and the essay has the evidence in itself as being for the purpose of bringing forward the Short- horns. Mr. C. W. Bement notices Mr. Ran- dall's reference to Herefords in the same vol- ume, page 125: "I was much gratified on perusing the excel- lent. 'Essay on Cattle' in the Fei)ruary num- ber of the 'Cultivator,' from yoiir talented cor- respondent Henry S. Randall, Eisq. His short, pithy history of several varieties is well calcu- lated to arrest the attention of farmers, and guide them in the selection of that breed best adapted to the different sections and purposes, tor which they may be wanted, whether for the
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