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air. In the process of fattening a full-grown 

 beast, it should be kept warm, fed upon oil-cake, 

 oats, or corn, with abundance of turnips, and be 

 allowed to take only limited exercise. 



If the amount of manure to be made is the 

 object of the farmer's efforts, then his stock 

 should be kept in a cooler and less sheltered 

 locality, and where they can take abundant 

 exercise. 



When the farmer is anxious to obtain the 

 largest quantity of milk, his cows should be fed 

 on good juicy grass, turnips, corn mashes, and 

 other food containing abundance of water, and 

 they should also be freely supplied with water. 

 But, if the quality of the milk was more desira- 

 ble than the quantity, then the food should be 

 principally dry, as oats, beans, bran, corn, 

 clover-hay, etc. ; and no more water should be 

 given than necessary for health. 



If the milk is designed for butter, then the 

 food of the cow should be rich in fatty substance, 



Questions. What would you do if you wanted an abun- 

 dance of good manure ? What would you do to obtain the 

 largest quantity of milk ? What course would you pursue 

 if you wanted milk of the best quality ? What, if the milk 

 was designed for butter ? 



