CHAPTER XIV 

 FEEDING YOUNG ANIMALS 



Food Requirements of the Young. Young ani- 

 mals require food that will form tissue and bone 

 rapidly. Hence, nitrogenous and mineral substances 

 must be supplied abundantly; and from sources that 

 appeal to the taste and that are easily digested. In 

 this supply milk comes first. It is nature's choice, 



THE NEWLY BORN REQUIRE COLOSTRUM 



When an offspring is born, the dam for a period of a few days secretes 

 colostrum. This milk acts beneficially on the digestive tract. 



and for young animals is the most desirable. It 

 contains the necessary nutrients in a properly bal- 

 anced form, in most cases is liberally provided by 

 the mother, and in all respects is the ideal food to 

 start the offspring on its way to maturity. 



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