FEEDING YOUNG ANIMALS 



and is less thrifty generally. This condition is over- 

 come by supplying shelled corn or oil meal in addi- 

 tion to the skim milk. Not only will a more rapid 

 growth soon be apparent, but gains will result more 

 economically. 



Little Trouble with Suckling Animals. With 

 colts, pigs and lambs during their suckling age there 



GATHERING UP WHAT THE STEERS DROP 



If pigs are permitted to follow cattle and horses much waste food will be 

 utilized. Often no additional food is required than what the pigs themselves 

 gather in the feed lots. 



is usually no problem at all. If the mothers are 

 properly supplied with food the regular course will 

 be taken and each will adjust its ration to its own 

 individual needs, provided grass or grain is available. 

 This is likely to be the case as the offspring feeds with 

 its dam. It will soon learn to eat at its mother's side. 



