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the feeding period, however, considerable quantities of 

 such feeds as clover, cow peas, hay, and alfalfa should be fed. 

 Later, an increase in such fattening concentrate as linseed 

 meal, shelled corn, or cottonseed meal is recommended. 



279. Care of Cattle. Cattle can get along by drinking 

 once a day, but it is much better to give them an oppor- 



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tunity to drink oftener. Milk cows require about ten 

 gallons of water daily. Cattle exposed to bad weather 

 eat more than those properly protected, and drop in the 

 production of beef or milk. A part of the energy that 

 should go to production goes to maintenance instead. 



The stables should be well lighted, and well ventilated, 

 and should be kept clean and sanitary. Unsanitary con- 

 ditions not only decrease the yields of milk or beef, but 

 reduce vitality and make the stock more susceptible to 

 tuberculosis and other diseases. System, kindness, and 

 regularity in feeding account for much of the profits with 



