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

I turned out nearly all my shorthorns to graze on the low pastures.

From The Revellers by Tracy, Louis

It is not my purpose to treat of shorthorns: I may, however, glance at some of the principal breeders of that kind of stock in the north.

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

I have only glanced at the breeders of shorthorns in the north; in conclusion, I may notice some of those noblemen and gentlemen who have distinguished themselves as breeders of Aberdeen and Angus polled cattle.

From Cattle and Cattle-breeders by M'Combie, William