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pound. The function of protein is to build up, repair and sustain the 

 vital portions of the animal organism — blood, muscle, nerve, brain; the 

 fats and carbohydrates cannot do this. Protein is capable also of being 

 oxidized, or burned, in the body and prodiicing warmth and energy ; and 

 in the absence of adequate fats and carbohydrates is thus utilized; but 

 this is, besides being extravagant, unwholesome. A well balanced ration 

 is one that contains protein, fat, carbohydrate in proper proportion to 

 meet the needs of the animal. These needs vary with the kind of animal, 

 its age and uses. 



The following are excellent hand-books on animal feeding and nutri- 

 tion : — 



"Feeds and Feeding" by Henry and Morrison ; ''Profitable Stock 

 Feeding" by Prof. H. W. Smith ; "Manual of Cattle Feeding," by Prof. 

 H. P. Annsby ; "The Feeding of Animals" by W. H. Jordan. 



