Herd Record of the Association of Breeders of Thorough-Bred Neat Stock Short Horns, Ayrshires and Devons

"Herd Record of the Association of Breeders of Thorough-Bred Neat Stock" by Various is a historical document about the careful breeding and characteristics of farm animals from almost two centuries ago. The book is like a detailed family tree for prized cows of the Short Horn breed, explaining why keeping track of these animals was so important. The beginning of the book starts with a summary of the hard work it took to put everything together, like how the authors checked with farmers to make sure the cow families were correct. It goes on to talk about what made Short Horn cattle special, such as their strong bodies and how well they produced both meat and milk. Plus, you'll read stories about famous bulls and cows that helped make regular livestock better.