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
Suffice it to say that no other breeder of shorthorns can claim having owned such an array of first-class bulls.
From Cattle and Cattle-breeders by M'Combie, William
Mr Alexander Hay, Shethin, was the first who introduced shorthorns into Aberdeenshire.
From Cattle and Cattle-breeders by M'Combie, William
But though the Squire had supported the shorthorns, even the shorthorns had not prevented the downward course things agricultural were following.
From The Hills and the Vale by Jefferies, Richard
"But where are the shorthorns that came after I left home?"
From Law and Laughter by Morton, George A. (George Alexander)
