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Each particular type of farm animal has, of 

 course, its distinctive characteristics, which cannot 

 be presented in this connection. Enough has been 

 said, however, to indicate what must be looked for 

 in certain general types. If all these things are 

 given consideration and carefully noted, live stock 

 raising will be a success, provided the farmers see 

 they are fed economically. There is a vast difference 

 in individuals as to the utilization of feed. Some 

 animals will eat sparingly and always be fat. 

 Others will consume feed ravenously and will never 

 fatten. When selecting breeding animals, as well 

 as feeders, this property should be given careful 

 attention, as it is most important, the profit end con- 

 sidered. 



