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Feeding. 



When corn alone is used for fattening, the number of 

 pounds of corn required to produce a pound of gain in hogs, will 

 depend upon size and condition of hogs; climatic conditions; 

 nutritive value of corn fed; care, and manner in feeding; shelter 

 exercise, water and many other causes that are important factors 

 in determining the weight gained per pound fed. 



The variation might be from 4 to 7 or even more pounds of 

 corn for i pound gain. 



It is therefore very apparent that the farmer who feeds 

 swine for profit must understand thoroughly the growing, health, 

 development and feeding of animals. 



The feeder should be familiar with stock and crop condi- 

 tions in the U. S. and abroad as given by the best stock journals, 

 daily market reports and government bulletins. 



Standard Feeding Rations. 



Approximate requirements of nutrients per day per head 

 For growing fat swine. 



The figures in the above table show that the older the swine the 

 wider is the ration required. 



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