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a choice in the mind of the commander, whether he will push on at 

 the risk of sacrifice or not, and, although the military situation may 

 require it, it should be quite understood that ruminants cannot stand 

 being hurried on in the same manner that horses and mules can. 

 Their digestive arrangements will not permit it, and certain loss must 

 follow. 



For this reason, as previously stated, oxen are better kept on lines 

 of communication, wheie it ma)' be possible to carry out the wo'k under 

 conditions suitable to them. 



/;/ India, j-atious for uoi-king bullocks are as follows 



In India, 

 rations for 

 working 

 bullocks. 



In Burma, unhusked rice {dhan)^ and in Madras, koolthi, is issued 

 instead of gram or barley, and cotton seed, oil cake or millets may be 

 used also. Grain, except kulthi, should be crushed or soaked before 

 being given. Kulthi should be boiled. 



The grain ration is fed in the evening, after work is finished, and is 

 usually spread on a cioth or tray before each animal. 



