24 PREMIUMS OFFERED BY THE SOCIETY IN 1876. 



and proper ventilation, and the difference between food cooked and 

 raw. The above roots and other kinds of food are merely suggested; 

 competitors are neither restricted to them nor obliged to experiment 

 on all of them. 



When experiments are made wdth linseed and cake, attention should 

 be paid to the comparative advantages, economically and otherwise,. 

 of the substance in these two states. 



Before commencing the comparative experiments, the animals must be 

 fed alike for some time previously. 



The progress of different breeds may be compared. This will form an 

 interesting experiment of itself, for reports of which encouragement 

 will be given.* 



* The experiments specified in Nos. 12 and 13 must be conducted over 

 a period of not less than three months. No lot shall consist of fewer 

 than four Cattle or ten Sheep. The animals selected shovild be of 

 the same age, sex, and breed, and, as nearly as possible, of the same 

 weight, condition, and maturity. The live weight before and after 

 the experiment must be stated, and, if killed, their dead weight and 

 quantity of tallow. 



14. On the Polled Angus or Aberdeen Breed of Cattle, and the 

 means that have been or might be used for its improvement — 

 The Gold Medal, or Ten Sovereigns. To be lodged by 1st 

 November 1876. 



15. On the breeding of Horses for the road or field, and their 

 treatment when young — Ten Sovereigns. To be lodged by 1st 

 November 1876. 



This Report is confined to breeders of horses, who are requested to stae 

 their own experiments and results. 



16. On the adaptability of the various soils to the breedng 

 and rearing of Horses — Ten Sovereigns. To be lodged by 1st 

 November 1876. 



The Eeport must state the diseases arising from pasturing ci the 

 various soils, and how to prevent them. 



17. On the effect of Sewage upon the Animal System, intro- 

 duced either with drinkiug water or with herbage when it has 

 been used as a top-dressing — Ten Sovereigns. To be lodjed by 

 1st November 1876. 



18. On the comparative Eeturn from Capital invested n Crop- 

 ping, Grazing, or Planting land upon hill and moorland— Twenty 

 Sovereigns. To be lodged by 1st November 1876. 



The subject to have reference not only to immediate return r)on capital 

 expended, but also to be considered in relation to the amiioratiou of 

 the soil, climate, and prospective enhancement of value tereby. 



