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FEEDING FARM ANIMALS 



tendency, will be forced to rob her own body to ob- 

 tain it. Hence, she will lose in flesh and her vital- 

 ity will be lowered. On the other hand, if provided 

 with all the protein she requires and at the same 

 time if slie is fed more carbohydrates and oils than 

 are needed, she will lay on fat, and sooner or later 

 will yield less milk. If fat is deposited in the mam- 

 mary glands, milk secretion is certain to be dis- 



AN INEXPENSIVE COVERED BARNYARD 



The covered barnyard is valuable for preserving manure, and it affords 

 shelter and protection during the winter season. The idea is fast becom- 

 ing popular on dairy farms. 



turbed and a maximum production of milk, for that 

 lactation period, at least, impossible to be obtained. 

 Producing Milk Economically. In a general way 

 the production of milk economically will be depend- 

 ent upon high-producing cows and cheap home- 

 grown feeds. On most dairy farms the food raised 

 is of a roughage nature, but just as much of this 

 roughage material as the cows will eat up clean at 

 all times should be put before them. If the legume 



