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have kept all the animals gaining throughout the winter 

 months; as to this the authors cannot say since this test 

 does not cover that point. The young stuff did make gain 

 during each winter, but the cows and older animals usually 

 lost in weight during the latter part of the winter. 



The 'shelter was of such a nature that none of the ani- 

 mals suffered from the cold. During the mild winter 

 weather the canebrake afforded ample protection from the 

 cold. During severe storms or continued wet spells the cat- 

 tle barn was used. 



The barn used to store hay and shelter cattle. Note the open 

 sheds on each side. 50 x 70 feet. 



During the first year of the test the bulls were not al- 

 lowed to run with the cows. The males were kept in a 

 pasture separate from the cows and the cows brought there 

 to be bred. It was learned, however, that many of the cows 

 went through the year without bringing calves, as the other 

 farm work prevented the owner from keeping in close touch 

 with the cows. During the second year's work the bulls 

 were allowed to run with the cows ; thereupon the per cent 



