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attempts have not on the whole been very successful, and of
late a more systematic and energetic work has been commenced
in the direction of improving the domestic breeds by a careful
selection of breeding animals, and of the rearing of the young
stock. Among these domestic breeds can be mentioned the
Telemarken breed, which is the most typical of our mountain
cattle.

Gudbrandsdalen horse.

These animals generally have red or brindled sides with
white back and belly, and long, delicate and beautifully curved
horns. The weight of the cows averages about 660 lb. avoir,
and compared with the weight of their body, their milk-giving
capacity is considerable. The best animals can, if well fed, give
600—900 gallons annually, while the estimated average is six
or seven pounds of milk for each pound live weight. The cattle
common on the plains of the eastern part of the country have a
uniform red colour, are without horns, and as far as size and
milk-giving capacity are concerned, come very near the previously

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