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that have already been pointed out, was the further disadvantage 

 that light weights would not bring as good a price as heavier 

 weights. 



For further evidence on this point, the chapter relating 

 to the factors affecting the market demands of cattle is earnestly 

 commended. Before discussing the bearing of these figures 

 further, it will be well to consider the answers to the next two 

 questions inasmuch as they are intimately related to the general 

 problem. 



Question 9. "Have you found it profitable under ordinary 

 circumstances to produce 1,500 to 1,600 pound steers?" 



The summary of answers, by states, is as follows : 



PERCENTAGES. 



It is evident that more than two-thirds of these exper- 

 ienced feeders regard 1,500 to 1,600 pound cattle less profi- 

 table than lighter weights. 



