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cattle. Therefore, in order to render straw of service to 

 fat, or yet more so, to lean stock, the quantity of linseed 

 meal must be regulated. And, where cost is the object 

 of inquiry, note that one pound of linseed meal, or five 

 farthings' worth, per day, given according to Mr.Warnes's 

 directions will be of great advantage to the animals ; but 

 if doubled in quantity, the improvement of their condi- 

 tion and efficacy of the manure will repay the extra ex- 

 pense. As a substitute for hay, this diet will be found 

 equally useful for cart-horses and colts ; and the know- 

 ledge of the fact is useful in order to meet the exigencies 

 consequent on the loss of hay. But where that impor- 

 tant crop has been preserved, it will, of course, be de- 

 sirable to mix some with the straw when making the 

 compound. 



Prom the above statements and experiments some idea 

 may be formed of the direct advantages to be derived 

 from the use of linseed ; but no calculation can be 

 made of the indirect advantages arising from fattening 

 cattle upon native produce, nor from the diffusion of 

 manure thus obtained, as every description of farm pro- 

 duce yields a heavier crop when manure from, compound- 

 fed cattle has been applied. 



