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FEEDING FARM ANIMALS 



The initial cost is, of course, inconsiderable, and 

 the outlay for feed is practically nothing. During 

 favorable seasons pastures may be good. Then 

 rapid increase will follow as a certainty. Steers 

 raised in this manner mature slowly, but they will 

 not have cost much. Even if they are three years 

 old or more, the total cost will be at such a low 



FEEDING BEEF CATTLE IN THE OPEN 



It used to be thought that steers were most profitably fattened when stall 

 fed. It has been found that they do even better if cared for in the open. 

 Many feeders prefer open sheds for feeding during inclement weather. 



figure that some profit is bound to result. The fin- 

 ishing period, preliminary to getting ready for 

 slaughtering, may be short or long. It will depend 

 somewhat on the condition of the animals and the 

 state of the market. Given the run of a good pas- 

 ture, and supplied corn and other concentrates for 

 a short period, a reasonable finish and often highly 

 satisfactory money results are to be expected. 



