Illustration from 1805 of a 'beautiful fat Devon heifer' that was bred and exhibited by the Duke of Bedford and sold for a price at Smithfield Market in 1802. The heifer's weight and measurements are also listed on the illustration.

Illustration of a 'beautiful Yorkshire cow' by George Garrard in 1813. With text beneath the image reading 'Bred & fatted by F. F. Foljambe Esqr at Osberton Notts, by a bull of Mr. Coates's the sire of the Driffield Cow the dam of Patriot which was sold for 500 guineas. Height of shoulder 4'10”; from pole to tail 7'2"; round chest 8'0"; shin bone 0'8; 14lb to stone - Live weight 168 st 9lb; 4 quarters 98 st 11lb; fat 11 st 1lb. 12 years old.'

Illustration from the early 19th century of a bull of the largest breed of East Indian cattle common in Gurjarat, India.

Illustration of a bull of the smaller breed of East Indian cattle common on the Island of Corfu.

Illustration of a cow and calf of the middle breed of East Indian cattle common in Bengal in a field in the 19th century.

Illustration from 1799 of a Devonshire bull standing in a field.

Illustration from 1799 of a Devonshire cow standing in a field.

Illustration from 1799 of a Devonshire ox standing in a field.

Illustration of a fat Herefordshire ox standing in a field next to a fence in 1801. Beneath the image is text noting who bred it and that it 'obtained a prize at the Smithfield Society, Christmas, 1799.'

Illustration of a fat Holderness ox standing in a field. The text beneath the image reads, in part, 'Called the Wonderful Ox, bred and fatted by Mr. Collins near Dartington, in the Bishoprick of Durham.'