The History of the Rise and Progress of the Killerby, Studley and Warlaby Herds of Shorthorns

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1867 Excerpt: ...rale cloggy beast.' There were good judges wno considered her the best cow for breeding purposes then in the Warlaby herd, though she had never been under the shelter of a roof until she gave birth to the now well known British Flag by Lord of the Valley. She afterwards bred another very promising roan bull calf by the same sire. Bridal Eobe, the third daughter of Bride Elect, was a shapely heifer of that rich purple and primrose colour so pleasing to the eye. The next tribe of Warlaby cattle whose history I shall endeavour to trace is that of the Broughtons. I have mentioned Broughton by Jerry as one of the small herd with which Mr. E. Booth, on removing to his late father's residence at Warlaby, recommenced the breeding of shorthorns. She was a cow of a superior stamp, and more than average milking capacity, and was highly thought of by Mr. Booth. She was the dam of Easpberry by young Eed Eover, a very fine bull, though rather larger than Mr. Booth approved. He was accidentally hanged by getting too far back in his stall. Broughton also gave birth to Young Broughton by Young Matchem, and Lady Stanley by Lord Stanley. Young Broughton's daughter, Bliss by Leonard, who gave rise to the celebrated family since known by her name, was a neat, medium-sized cow, of a good roan colour and with good hair. Being a very heavy milker and regular breeder, she was wont to get low in condition; but when dry, like all of her family, got rapidly into good case, and looked very attractive in her holiday trim. She gave birth to Blithe by Hopewell, Bonnet by Buckingham, and Bridget by Baron Warlaby. Blithe, whose descendants continue the family at Warlaby, was a very neat little roan cow, with remarkably well-sprung ribs; like her dam she was a great milker, and when dry, whi...