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than that we have recommended for the younger calves in para- 

 graph 59. 



83. The calf on pasture. — When the calf can be turned out 

 on pasture the first summer, she can be raised more cheaply and 

 with less labor than where she must be kept in the barn. However, 

 we should keep an eye on each animal to make sure that she is 



Imp. King of the May 9001 

 The most noted Guernsey bull. Owned by Langwater Farms, North 

 Easton, Mass. 



growing well. If any calf is unthrifty we should try to arrange 

 it so that such an animal can have a little grain to supplement 

 the pasture. In general, by the middle of summer the pastures 

 have become rather poor and all calves should receive some grain. 

 For this purpose use the mixture we have suggested for young 

 calves in paragraph 59. It is fine if the young stock on pasture 



