Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-01-29
THE CHRONICLE.
FRIDAY. JAN. 20, 80
From the American Stock Journai.J
DIFFERENT BREEDS or CATTLE.

Within the present century, the
attention of stock raisers has been
given to improving cattle in all de-
s.rable qualities. The great differ.
cnce in some points has led to di-
yiding cattle into different families
or breeds. 1t is the object Of the
present essay to point out some of
the characteristics of the leading
breeds; although in the limited
space assigned, this must be done in
very brief manner. The breed to
which the most attention at present
is directed is of the family of Short
Horns known as
.t1iIL DURHAMs.
These arc generally of roam
spotted red and white color, al
though sometimes of pure white
or deep rrd. They arc well shaped,
and contain great weight of carcass
in the smallest dimensions. Durham
cattle make superior oxen, and are
the most profitable for beef, but in
milking qualities they are believed
by some to be inferior to some other
breeds, but this is not admitted by
all. A cross of the native with the
Durham will produce good results
The English have generally excellet
in these animals, but OF late Ameri
can cattle have been purchased b.
English breeders, to improve thei
herds. There are at present quite
number of breeders of Durhams il
this country
,.. ALDERNEYs.
This stock of cattle is variety O
purely dairy stock, and originated i
the Channel Island. They are no
large. They yield but little milk
but that is extremely rich, some extr
fine cows making fifteen to twent
pounds of butter per week. Quite
number of importations uave bee
made, and they are pretty well sea-
tered over the Eastern and Midi
States, where they are held in hig
estimation for their valuable dail
qualities In England they are ke]
by fanciers, more for ornament tina
use. The breed is of French OF
gin.
AYRSnIRES.
This breed is supposed by some
be cross of the Durham and Aide
ney; it takes its name from the coun
Of Ayr in Scotland. 1t is exte
sively raised in England, and prob
bly, ranks next to the Durham
numbers in the United States. Th
nre favorites with some frst-class d
rymen from the quantity and quail
Of milk, and tie readiness wi
which they fattcn after having SCI
cd their purpose in the dairy. Th
are short horns Of mingled white a
red color.
HEREFoRDs.
These cattle are not first-rate mi
crs, but are more profitable for b
than some others. They are
generally bred in this country, OF
stocks doing as we'll They h
long horns, and are of a red co
varying from dark to pale or nei
yellow, and mostly marked v
white bellies.
GALLowAYs.
a hornless breed, and like
IIcrefords, better for butchering t
dairy purposes. They have strai
backs, and sides round like ban
capable of sustaining great weigh
meat, The color is generally bl
occasionally spotted with white
dark brindled.
DEVoNs.
This breed is not of large size,
is well proportional. They yiC
medium quantity Of milk of sup
quality, and by some are estec
the best breed for the dairy.
fatten well, having the desired ST.
of fat and lean, and a fine hay
beef is obtained from the carca
This breed has been greatly impr
within the last few years, anC
cattle are noted for their doc
either as dairy cattle or oxen,
ing noticed the principal bre'
will not enlarge further.
IT.
SCRATCuERs IN HORsEs.-t
respondent of the Country G,
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