106 LIVESTOCK ON THE FARM 



An open prairie country is not so good as a wooded country. 

 The timber affords shade in summer and protection from cold 

 winds in winter. A rolling or hilly country is also better than 

 a level country, because there is better drainage and better 

 exercise for the animals; possibly, also, more protection from 

 winds. 



The nature of a soil together with the humidity of the climate 

 is of very great importance. Some soils produce grass well 

 and others do not. In some places also the grass is much more 

 nutritious than in others. 



Another factor to be considered is the size of the pasture 

 to be provided. Growing animals and breeding stock need 

 considerable exercise. Consequently, a large pasture is always 

 better than a small one. 



Location. A livestock farm should be well located with 

 respect to the markets. It is true, of course, that livestock 

 products can be marketed more cheaply and more advanta- 

 geously than grain products. But the closer to market the 

 better. This fact is especially true for the man who is in the 

 pure-bred business. Such a man generally makes frequent 

 trips to the railway station with crated animals and when the 

 distance is too great it is hard on the animals and also increases 

 the expense. A livestock breeder also has many visitors who 

 come to inspect his stock and these must be furnished trans- 

 portation to and from the farm. 



