Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-05-06
agricultural.
NEAT CATTLE.
VIEWS OF col. S. JAaUEs OF MASS.

VIEWS OF COLs % Sh0bH VI "Aoos
Upon the subject of selecting and
breeding domestic animals generally, it
has been my object TO combine as much
as possible all the most desirable proper
ties adapted to the soil, climate and had
its Of .N'ew England wish, however,
it may be distinctly understood, una,
whatever may say upon this SUBJECT,
do not desire 10 dictate to others, but
hone those who are better informed may
make known their practice and expert
ence.
NV principles are, that the blood--the
red fluid, in every living creature, in
whose body it flows, is, by the laws of
nature, the sole agent and controlling
power, in developing the general char
acter; and that by crossing and mixing
the blood of the different varieties Of
the same species, the strongest strains of
blood will be found TO predominant =
and that health, or disease-good or bad
properties-are transmissble to the pro-
gency and descent, both in the human
and animal creation ;--even the color
may be shaded TO suit the fancy.
From over fifty years practice and ex-
perience upon these principles, | consid-
er the following, among many points,
important TO be observed in neat cattle
generally, but in bulls and cows particu-
larly, viz: Muzzle fine, with yellow nose
eyes brilliant; head and horns light ;
ears thin, the inside yellow, not unlike
as though sprinkled with yellow; neck
of cows, thin and clean fore shoulders
quite close, and well laid in, giving the
fore hand a very light appearance, in
proportion to the other parts of the COW ;
bulls necks may project from the breast
and shoulders stout, very muscular and
strong, but tapering fine, so that the
bulls and cows necks be joined to the
head very neatly. Threats clean, and
free from much dewlap. Bosom, or
breast, broad and full, projecting well
forward feet round and full, with their
claws straight forward legs straight,
with fine bone, and well set apart the
fore arms well covered with muscle, ia
pering downwards fne shoulders
smooth, and well laid in; chine full !;
back straight and broad ribs well roun-
ding out, the last rib projecting most,
and not too far from the hips broad in
the loins and hips; hips full and globu-
lar-neither too close, nor ragged, but
placed on a level with the back rumps
long and broadway little, if any, slo-
ping pelvis, broad and full tails set
on strong, and on level with the back
--tapering down to the end fine, where
they should be well covered with long
silky and glossy hair; and on opening
the hair here, there should be the same
yellow appearance on the skin, as is men.
toned above on the inside of the ears
Not too full in the twist, (Which is, full
ness between the hind legs or thighs,
nor too thick in the thighs. Flanks quite
deep. 1t is important that the Who'll,
skin should be yellow. The color o
the hair is pretty much fancy. A gooc
coat of hair, even if it inclines TO be
long, is not unfavorable; but it should
be very silky and glossy. The elastic
handle, or touch, of the flesh, with the
silky and glossy coats, are of the great
est importance, as these properties indi
cate their value as much, in comparison
as in broadcloths Of from two dollars to
ten dollars per yard. The bag, or uddel
of COWS, should be capacious, projecting
well, both fore and aft; hanging mod
erately deep, when full, but after the
milk is drawn, to be quite the reverse
1t is very desirable in a COW, that she
should have four good teats, well spread
apart, and of medium size. Cows pos
sessing most of the above mentioned
points, I have found generally TO be deer
and rich milkers-also, neat cattle gen.
orally, | have found to be of good tenn.
per, good spirits, vigorous, active, gooc
walkers, hardy, easily kept, taking or
flesh readily, and that too on the mos
valuable parts; and the bulls and COW.
well adapted for good breeders, for tht
dairy, the yoke, ard the shambles.
From the Cuvator.