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The Scottish Highland
breed has long hair to

keep it warm in the
cold climates
it populates.

breed—perhaps mating a Guernsey with a Brown

Swiss. There are many breeding societies made up of

groups of breeders who work to improve a certain
breed. They keep herd books, which are records of all

the animals registered in a given breed. When new
calves are born, they are given a herd number.

Breeders work hard to make sure their breed is desir-

able and high-performing.

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