I/O AGRICULTURE. 



being reformed. Therefore, first of all, food must be given 

 for these three purposes before any increase in fat or flesh 

 takes place, before any hard work is done, or before products 

 such as milk are obtained. It is only from the excess of food 

 that the fourth and fifth uses can be supplied. When we 

 wish an animal to work hard, to increase in flesh and fat, or to 

 produce milk we must feed liberally. Poor feeding, there- 

 fore, will give us no return at all beyond keeping the animal 

 alive, but liberal feeding must be done where we wish to get 

 some return. 



CARE OF ANIMALS. If we leave animals out exposed to 

 rough weather we shall have to increase the food to supply 

 heat; if animals are compelled to work hard to get their food 

 or are restless and excited, they must use up more food. The 

 proper housing and protection of animals will save food, and 

 the keeping of them in quietness and comfort will also cause 

 a saving. Thus we see that good care means a saving of food 

 for the first two requirements mentioned before, and is quite 

 as important as proper feeding ; in fact good care is one of the 

 most important parts of good economical feeding. Good 

 feeding implies the selection of the foods suitable for the 

 wants of the different classes of animals, the preparing of the 

 food in suitable and attractive forms, and the proper care of 

 the animals during and after feeding. 



