The cows now kept are much too valuable to be treated roughly, being selected from shorthorn strains that yield large quantities of milk.
"Hodge and His Masters"
Richard Jefferies
In justice to shorthorn cattle it should be said in this connection that they are probably no more susceptible to tuberculosis than are other breeds, but the disease has been allowed to spread in certain herds and families to such an extent as to give a wrong impression concerning the breed as a whole.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
One of the largest shorthorn herds in Canada was some time ago tested because an animal from it was condemned when offered for shipment to the United States.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler