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THE COMPLETE GRAZIER. 



BOOK Till. 



means the large quantity of straw produced on the farm is converted 

 into manure. 



Much practical information upon the subject of covered cattle yards 

 is contained in a paper communicated by Mr. W. J. Moscrop to the 



" Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England," Vol. I., 3rd 

 series, 1890. In the construction of covered yards, the first essential 

 to be kept in view is to secure efficient ventilation. Experience has 

 proved that this can be best attained by openings at eaves height of 

 the building to let the air in, while a break high up in the roof induces 

 a through current and draws off the heated foul air from below. This 



