THE NUTRITION OF THE HORSE. 



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Weights. 



Tom. 



Joe. 



September 2, 

 September 9, 

 September 16, 

 September 23, 

 September 30, 

 October 7, 

 October 14, . 

 October 21, . 

 October 28, . 

 November 4, 

 November 11, 



1,405 

 1,395 

 1,405 

 1,435 

 1,445 

 1,450 

 1,440 

 1,425 

 1,415 

 1.410 

 1,425 



1,325 

 1,315 

 1,330 

 1,345 

 1,350 

 1,370 

 1,340 

 1,340 

 1,340 

 1,350 

 1,360 



On the basis of the calculated digestible nutrients it is evident that tlie 

 horses were receiving all the food necessary for eight hours of hard work 

 daily. The work actually performed could only be called moderate, which 

 explains to an extent the gain in live weight. It is believed that the addi- 

 tion of 5 to 10 per cent, of linseed meal to a grain ration composed of one 

 or more cereals will prove helpful, especially to hard-worked horses, and 

 will be eaten without trouble. 



