Economy of Food. 71 



A mixture, therefore, should be regulated by 

 special conditions. Due consideration is to be 

 given to the nutritious matter contained in each 

 ingredient, and as a whole, the amount and 

 character of the work, quantity allowed to each 

 animal, and the price paid at the time. Where 

 the consumer is compelled to go to the dealer for 

 his week's, fortnight's, or month's supply, this is 

 particularly needed, as there is no room for specu- 

 lation on the rise or fall of corn, upon which 

 frequently large sums are to be saved. 



In estimating the amount of nutritious matter 

 contained in food of different kinds, and how 

 much is required to preserve horses in health 

 under their work, the table given in pages 63, 64 

 will be found of great service. Practically, it is 

 answered by observing the quantity of oats of 

 standard nutrition, or other kind of food, which 

 may be required to keep the animals in condition 

 for work and perfect health. The amount of 

 nutritious matter is then determined according to 

 the per centage stated opposite each kind by 

 simple rule of three. This done, the estimate of 

 nutrition contained in other kinds is observed, 

 and mixtures arranged, forms of which will shortly 

 be submitted. 



It is to be next inquired, will this ensure a 

 less cost than is incurred by the principal use of 

 oats ? The answer is emphatically, yes, and with 

 a greater supply of nutrition. 



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