FEEDING FARM HORSES 



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Farm work is usually not of a strenuous nature, 

 even in the busy season. On some days and during 

 some periods the work is light and not infrequently 

 there are many days of rest. At such times less 

 food should be given, but the feeding should be done 



EQUAL TO ANY TASK 



Heavy farm horses require nutritious food when at severe work. The 

 grain portion of the ration should increase or decrease in accordance with 

 the severity of the work. 



in such a fashion as to keep the horses in good work 

 form and in thrifty condition. 



It is believed by many feeding experts that the 

 protein requirement as called for in the feeding 

 standards is unnecessarily high. Many good rations 

 have been studied under practical test, the efficiency 

 of which is well known, and the conclusion is un- 



