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2. An admixture of oats in tlie feed would be advan- 

 tageous, when economy is not very closely studied: pro- 

 bably it is always better to use tliem in the country, where 

 horses are expected to last longer than on hard pavements. 



8. Ten pounds of hay per day is a sufficient allowance 

 even for working-horses. 



4. Eye bran, mixed witli the food, will prevent scouring. 



