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More than 5000 entries on the history, culture and life of Britain (published in 1993 by Macmillan, now out of print)
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The selective breeding of cattle began in England in about 1770, with pioneer work by Robert *Bakewell. His example was soon followed by the development of the *shorthorn in county Durham. Other British breeds now familiar in many parts of the world include the Aberdeen Angus, the Ayrshire and the Hereford. The *Channel Islands have provided exceptional milk-producing cows in the Jersey and the Guernsey. Two aboriginal strains from the more rugged parts of Britain – Highland cattle and Welsh black cattle – have survived as domesticated breeds. See also *Chillingham cattle.
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