Short|horn

Short|horn
short|horn or Short|horn «SHRT HRN», noun.
one of a breed of cattle with short horns, raised chiefly for beef; Durham. Shorthorns are white, red, or roan. The breed originated in northern England. »

The Shorthorn is generally considered a dual-purpose breed, though different strains have been selected primarily for meat or for milk production (Ralph W. Phillips).


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