Pure-bred Short Horns cattle collection, 1873-1888.

The Pure-bred Short Horns Cattle Collection is comprised of auction catalogs dating from between 1873-1888.

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Bibliographic Details
Language:English
Published: [1873-1888]
Subjects:
Shorthorn cattle > North America > Catalogs.
Shorthorn cattle > Breeding > History > 19th century > Sources.
Cattle trade > North America > Sources.
Genre:
Catalogs.
Sources.
Online Access:
View the inventory of the collection
Physical Description:1 folder.
Format: Manuscript
Description
Abstract:
The Pure-bred Short Horns Cattle Collection is comprised of auction catalogs dating from between 1873-1888.
Call Number:MSS 82
Biographical Sketch:
Short-horn cattle were developed in England to serve as both dairy and beef animals. They were imported to America in 1783 where the cattle were found to be very adaptable. Eventually there was a divergence to a breed for dairy and a breed for beef. Auctions of livestock were common in the 1800s and catalogues of the animals including their bloodlines were published.