ANIMALS. 

 Ration for a Fattening IJog, weighing 200 Pounds. 



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Variety of Food. — In order that animals may be 

 always kept in a healthful and thriving condition, they 

 should be supplied with a variety of food. Although a 

 single kind of food, or some particular combination of 

 two or more kinds, may contain the albuminoids and 

 carbo-hydrates in proper proportion, it is unwise to con- 

 fine an animal to one special diet for a long time. The 

 appetite and digestion are imj^roved hj furnishing a 

 greater variety. 



In computing a ration, we do not take into account 

 the mineral substances contained in it. Although the 

 quantities of these required are small, they are essential 

 to perfect health. A particular ration may not contain 

 sufficient quantities of all of these, and after a time the 

 lack may cause injurious results. By furnishing a greater 

 variety, or changing the ration frequently, we may keep 

 the various wants of the animal more perfectly supplied. 



The Manurial Value of Food. — In selecting food for 

 animals upon the farm, the cost of the food and its value 

 for supporting animals are not the only points to bQ 



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