. History of Hereford cattle : proven conclusively the oldest of improved breeds . Hereford cattle. HISTOEY OF HEEEFOED CATTLE 373 counties. They are seldom crossed with the Shorthorn, though they are said to blend well when it is done; the same statement holds good with the Ayrshires. Hereford on Devon has been tried, resulting in a progeny inferior in some respects. Hereford on Alderney is said to produce satisfactory results, improving the cow of the first cross as a feeder and not injur- ing her milk in quantity or quality. A cross with the West Highland Kyloe was a failure, but with Gallo
. History of Hereford cattle : proven conclusively the oldest of improved breeds . Hereford cattle. HISTOEY OF HEEEFOED CATTLE 373 counties. They are seldom crossed with the Shorthorn, though they are said to blend well when it is done; the same statement holds good with the Ayrshires. Hereford on Devon has been tried, resulting in a progeny inferior in some respects. Hereford on Alderney is said to produce satisfactory results, improving the cow of the first cross as a feeder and not injur- ing her milk in quantity or quality. A cross with the West Highland Kyloe was a failure, but with Galloway Polls was a great success.' These statements of the results of Hereford crosses are taken from a prize essay from the Eoyal Agricultural Society made by the late H. H. Dixon, a notable authority on such matters when alive. "Evidence establishes beyond question that the Hereford, when removed to almost any climate, does not degenerate as a beef producer. The females, too, of the breed are found most satisfactory for the dairy, under different con- ditions than can be found in their home coun- tries. Both of these conclusions are contrary to an opinion I have heard many express to the effect that Herefords deteriorate away from home. But I have observed that while such an opinion seems very general, it is maintained by those without special knowledge of the breed, and I think it an inherited prejudice, which a littl? investigation would disprove to the satis- faction of the holder. 'Old prejudices die hard' is true and trite. In Bedfordshire and Dorset herds have been maintained for many years, fiftv in some cases, and these herds are fully up to the standard of the homebred ones; in every case, that is, in which due care has been taken to get an occasional infusion of fresh blood. In the wet and changeable climate of Cornwall the breed is established largely and maintains its reputation, though Devons and Shorthorns are said to deteriorate there. In the counties near Lo
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