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animal. After these rations are weighed out a few times, 

 giving half in the morning and half in the evening, the feeder 

 will soon learn to estimate the amounts necessary to make 

 up the ration. 



NOTEBOOK QUESTIONS 



1. What are the most needed improvements in the dairy 

 cattle on the average home farm? 



2. Where are the original homes of the dairy breeds? 



3. Name the typical dairy breeds. 



4. Explain the wedge form of the dairy cow. 



5. What adaptations in the structure of the dairy cow 

 contribute to milk production? 



6. What is meant by quality in cattle? 



7. What is meant by condition? 



8. Describe the appearance and record of the three rec- 

 ord dairy cows. 



9. What is the most important food constituent of milk? 

 10. What is a good ration for baby beeves? 



PRACTICAL EXERCISES AND HOME PROJECTS 



1. Report of home dairy cattle. Let the pupils make 

 a report upon the dairy cattle at their home, as follows : 



Breeds of cows 



No. of cows 



Selling value 



Average daily milk 

 production 



