The History of Cuba, vol. 5

CHAPTER XXVI. STOCK RAISING.....263

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Introduction of Horses and Cattle by the Spaniards--Improvement in the Quality of Stock--A Favorable Land for Cattle Ranges--Importation of Blooded Stock from the United States and Europe--Introduction of the Zebu--Great Profits in Hog Raising--Forage, Nuts and Root Crops for Stock Food--Sheep and Goat Raising for Wool, Meat and Hides--Value of the Angora Goat.