Contained within this book is a comprehensive treatise on different breeds of cattle, including information on Shorthorns, the Hereford, the Galloway and other breeds. Complete with detailed descriptions, notable information, and helpful diagrams and photographs, this text constitutes a veritable must-have for those with a keen interest in cattle and makes for a worthy addition to collections of farming and cattle-owning literature. The chapters of this book include: 'Cattle - Types and Breeds', 'Beef Type', 'Dairy Type', 'Dual-Purpose Type', 'British Breeds of Cattle', 'Shorthorns', 'Hereford', 'Galloway', 'Red Poll', 'Dual Purpose Breeds', 'Welsh Black', 'Dairy Breeds', 'British Friesian', 'Jersey', 'Kerry and Dexter', and more. We have elected this antique book for modern republication due to the timeless nature of the information contained within it, and we are proud to republish it now complete with a new introduction on cattle farming.