Els, Heleen C.2010-03-182010-03-182009Felius, M 1995, ‘Cattle breeds: an encyclopedia’, Misset, Doetinchem, pp.143.Loubser, A, Schutte, N & Hofmeyer I 2007, ‘Cattle breeds of South Africa : an index of breeds and overview of industry’, Agriconnect, Pretoria, pp.132-133.http://hdl.handle.net/2263/13524The colour slides have been scanned with a HP ScanJet 5590 scanner; 24-bit true colour, 600 dpi, saved in JPEG-format. Downscaling was done with Adobe Photoshop.Photo 1: Original scanned document size: (w)84.67 x (h)55.32 cm. Final web-ready size: (w)7.62 x(h)4.98 cm, 55.46 kb, 150 ppi. Estimated download time: 21 sec. @ 28.8 kbps. Photo 2: Original scanned document size: (w)87.07 x (h)56.73 cm. Final web-ready size: (w)7.62 x(h)4.96 cm, 48.79 kb, 150 ppi. Estimated download time: 18 sec. @ 28.8 kbps. Photo 3: Original scanned document size: (w)86.22 x (h)57.01 cm. Final web-ready size: (w)7.62 x(h)5.04 cm, 46.36 kb, 150 ppi. Estimated download time: 17 sec. @ 28.8 kbps.COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Southeast England. One of oldest and purest breeds of English cattle.SIZE: Medium to large.COLOUR: Deep red with white tail switch.PURPOSE: Beef.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Initially produced as working oxen, adaptable to hot climates and poor grazing. Coats become curly in winter.enCopyright © Heleen Els, Department of Production Animal Studies. Provided for educational purposes only.Cattle breedsLivestock breeds -- South AfricaCattle breeds -- South AfricaStill Image