. Elementary principles of agriculture; a text book for the common schools. Fig. 129. A ^ iiuttonwood. Types and Breeds of Cattle 197 types have come to be recognized—the Bates, Booth,and Crookshanks, or Scotch Shorthorns. The formertwo are EngUsh in origin and differ from each other inthe following characters: The Bates cattle have beenbred for beauty and symmetry, style and milking quali-ties, while in the Booth strain constitution, wide thick-fleshed backs and length of quarters have been empha-. Fig. 130. A typical Aberdeen Angus. sized. The Crookshanks, or Scotch strain, are low, hav
. Elementary principles of agriculture; a text book for the common schools. Fig. 129. A ^ iiuttonwood. Types and Breeds of Cattle 197 types have come to be recognized—the Bates, Booth,and Crookshanks, or Scotch Shorthorns. The formertwo are EngUsh in origin and differ from each other inthe following characters: The Bates cattle have beenbred for beauty and symmetry, style and milking quali-ties, while in the Booth strain constitution, wide thick-fleshed backs and length of quarters have been empha-. Fig. 130. A typical Aberdeen Angus. sized. The Crookshanks, or Scotch strain, are low, haveblocky forms with large scale, heavy coats of hair, andmature quite early. 270. The Herefords take their name from the countyof Hereford, England, where the breed originated. Theyare typically a beef breed, hardy, early maturing, andwell suited to range conditions. In milk-productionthey are very poor. The red body color and white faceare well-fixed marks for the breed. (See Fig. 123.) 198 Elementary Principles of Agriculture 271. Aberdeen-Angus derive their name from twocounties of northern Scotland. They are polled orhornless and noted for their fine beef qualities. Theirplace as a range breed is not yet estabUshed, thoughas feeders they have many friends. The body is verycompact and more cylindrical than that of either Here-fords or Shorthorns. The legs are short and heavy. Coloris nearly always black. They are classed as mediummilkers among beef breeds. (Fig. .130.) 272. Dairy Types are note
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