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be fed and the balancing of foods for them; third, on the 

 foods used in feeding; and fourth, on the more important 

 considerations that apply to successful feeding. It has also 

 been the constant aim to observe that sequence in treatment 

 that would be natural, orderly and complete ; to discuss 

 the subject with a comprehensiveness that would cover con- 

 ditions in all parts of the United States and Canada; and 

 in a manner so simple that any reader may readily under- 

 stand what is read. 



The books that will follow will discuss the feeding and 

 management of cattle, sheep, swine and horses, respectively, 

 one volume being devoted to each, and each book being 

 complete in itself. In preparing these, special emphasis 

 will be laid on the selection, preparation and feeding of 

 foods and to all essentials that relate to successful manage- 

 ment. The hope is cherished, that in this way something 

 will be done that may render some aid to those who may 

 engage in the growing of live stock. 



THOMAS SHAW. 

 St. Anthony Park, Minn. 



