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Cattle 1853 - Lewis Family Farm

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THE TEETH. 181<br />

ususal and incorrect method of estimating their age by the horns<br />

Far surer marks are presented in the teeth.<br />

THIRD WEEK.<br />

The mouth of the new-born calf presents an uncertain appearance,<br />

depending on the mother having exceeded or fallen short of th& average<br />

period of gestation. Sometimes there will be no teeth appearing,<br />

but generally, either two central incisors will be protruding through<br />

the gums, or they will have arisen and' attained considerable bulk.<br />

About the middle or close of the second week, a tooth will be<br />

added on either side, making four incisors.<br />

At the expiration of the third week, the animal will have six temporary<br />

incisors or front teeth.<br />

MONTH.

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