South Devon cattle
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom | 
| Standard | South Devon Herd Book Society | 
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The South Devon is a British breed of large beef cattle. It originated in the counties of Devon and Cornwall in south-west England, and is mentioned from the eighteenth century. It was a dual-purpose breed, kept both for its milk and for beef. Since 1972 selection has been for beef only.: 303