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Ration for a Fattening Flog, weighing 200 Pounds. 



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 improved by 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 be 



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