C a t o* s Farm M a n a g e 7Ji e n t 



Stuff they expect it all the time, and 

 it is then necessary to muzzle them 

 while they plow. 



Of the Care of Live Stock 

 (v) The flocks and herds should 

 be well supplied with litter and their 

 feet kept clean. If litter is short, 

 haul in oak leaves, they will serve as 

 bedding for sheep and cattle. Be- 

 ware of scab among the sheep and 

 cattle. This comes from hunger and 

 exposure to rain. 



(lxxii) To prevent the oxen from 

 wearing down their hoofs, anoint the 

 bottom of the hoof with liquid pep- 

 per before driving them on the high- 

 road. 



(lxxiii) Take care that during 

 the summer the cattle drink only 

 sweet and fresh water. Their health 

 depends on it. 



(XCVI) To prevent scab among 

 sheep, make a mixture of equal parts 

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