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Milking Devon Cattle at Mount Vernon #4763682
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Milking Devon cattle grazing in a pasture at George Washington's farm at Mount Vernon, VA. In 1799, George Washington's inventory included 171 head of cattle. They made excellent draft (work) animals and provided beef and veal, milk, butter, cream, cheese, and fertilizer. Washington introduced the Milking Devon, an English breed, to his herd in the hopes of improving the quality and endurance of h