shorthorns
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It is a cross of Indian Brahma cattle, which are resistant to the tropical heat and diseases of southern Texas, and pure-bred shorthorns, one of the great English beef breeds.
From Time Magazine Archive
Hay, had one of the largest herds of shorthorns, which were mostly sold off some years ago.
From Cattle and Cattle-breeders by M'Combie, William
Now the shorthorns have come, and the cattle are housed carefully.
From Wild Life in a Southern County by Jefferies, Richard
The Galloways, which were the breed in vogue at first, have been to a large extent replaced by shorthorns and Ayrshire dairy cattle.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 8 "Dubner" to "Dyeing" by Various
Mr Alexander Hay, Shethin, was the first who introduced shorthorns into Aberdeenshire.
From Cattle and Cattle-breeders by M'Combie, William
