THE RAISING AND ECONOMICAL FEEDING OF CATTLE. 



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andoubtedly the best grain that can be fed to growing stock in connec- 

 tion with hay. Oats, however, cannot be afforded. Good hay is a per- 

 fect food, so far as the distension of the stomach is concerned. The an- 

 imal cannot eat enough to fatten upon. Our pastures make a perfect 

 tood, so far as muscular development is concerned. For cattle, whole 



r.TMOT'SINK I'.F.F.y CATTLE — (FRENCH). 



These cattle are siuall, line-boned, aud greatly esteemed for their beef. The jar; 

 »xen will weigh about 2200 pounds, and a pair like these will bring $240 to $280. 



A itALLoway bull. 

 An observant gentleman who has traveled much, declares that well-bred animalspos- 

 sess national characteristics as distinctly marked as the different races of men. And 

 there is much truth in his statement. Any one could tell at a glance that this rugged 

 and good-natured little bull was a native of the famous Emerald Isle. 



com, that is, ears, husks, and leaves, forms a perfect food either for 

 growing or fattening stock in winter, so soon as they get strength of jaw 

 sufficient to crush the corn. Therefore, no breeder need be afraid that 

 cattle from calf hood up will fail to develop, with plenty of good hay and 

 colli, or corn-meal in winter, and plenty of good, flush pasture in summer, 

 with pure water at all times. 



