FEEDS AND FEEDING 



Dividing the carbohydrates and fat by the 

 total protein, we have i i^.^, which is near 

 enough to the standard for all practical pur- 

 poses. Such a ration, of course, is intended for 

 winter; for summer one composed of green 

 foods can be figured up In the same way. 



In feeding cows in summer (from May until 

 November) it is not only more economical, but 

 a better flow of milk is kept up. If green food 

 Is carried to them, and only enough exercise is 

 permitted to keep them In good health. For 

 this purpose a lot one hundred feet square Is 

 ample for ten cows. 



The following plan was found satisfactory In 

 a dairy of eight cows on a small farm. The 

 cows were turned out at night from May 15 to 

 Oct. I In a yard one hundred feet square, with 

 an open shed for shelter from rain and with run- 

 ning water. At 6 A. M. the cows were taken 

 Into the stable, which was kept In a semi-dark 

 state, and with window screens to keep out flies; 

 they were cleaned, fed, and milked, and left to 

 rest until noon, when they were watered and fed 

 again, then left in peace until evening, when 



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