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equal to skim milk and wheat middlings. If the milk is 

 fed directly from the separator, the temperature is yet 

 above normal, thus supplying the hogs with warm slops. 

 This is very essential during cold weather. In case the 

 milk cannot be used directly from the separator, it is 

 advisable to employ some means of warming the slops. 

 We have found that both growing and fattening hogs 

 do much better when fed warm rather than cold slops, 

 and especially during cold weather. For grain rations 

 we endeavor to use farm-produced grains as far as pos- 

 sible; they are not only nearer at hand, but they com- 

 pound a cheaper ration. Corn should compose the larger 

 portion of the grain for the fattening stock. 



"Attention should also be given to supplying the ani- 

 mals with i^lenty of corroborants (tonics or correctives) 

 to promote health and stimulate assimilation. Hogs 

 when confined to limited quarters are unable to obtain 

 mineral matter, and unless supplied, will soon become 

 diseased. Charcoal is one of the best corroborants avail- 

 able, and should always be kept within easy reach of the 

 animals. Salt is also an essential, and should be supplied 

 daily in the slops." 



A Dakota student of pork-making problems declares 

 that "no combination on earth will cause a farmer's 

 mortgage to tremble and turn pale like the cow and the 

 brood sow hitched up together. It is my opinion that 

 the first cost of hogs, properly bred, properly pastured 

 and properly fed, with corn costing not more than 35 

 cents per bushel, does not exceed three cents per pound." 



