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TURNIPS. 



Flat turnips or white turnips are softer and more watery than 

 the swedes and do not keep so well; they cannot be stored for any 

 length of time. 



They can hardly be recommended for cows, but are less likely 

 to injuriously affect the flavour of the milk or cream than rutabagas. 

 They are frequently used as a soiling crop for dairy cattle, with 

 quite satisfactory results. 



VAKIOUS FEEDS. 



APPLES. 



Apples have been found to be fairly satisfactory as a feed for 

 dairy cattle, possibly not so nuuch because of the nutriment they 

 afford as on account of their palatability and health-giving qualities. 

 When fed apples, cattle seem to eat more of other food, seem to 

 increase in digestive capacity and in power of assimilating a greater 

 quantity of grain per day with a consequent increase of profit. 

 Refuse apples sAould be fed in addition to the regular ration and 

 not to take the place of anything in the ration. 



APPLE POMACE. 



This feed is a by-product of the cider industry. It is a pulp- 

 like prodiu.ct with a value somewhat less than apples. It has the 

 same properties as apples, but to a less degree. It has no injurious 

 effect but should be fed when fresh and always as an addition to 

 the regular ration and not to take the place of any part. 



CABBAGE. 



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For feeding dairy animals, the cabbage is one of the most 

 palatable plants and would probably be used a great deal more 

 extensively were it not for the difficulty of storing and also for the 

 dangar of tainting the milk. It is very valuable as a soiling crop, 

 but should be fed immediately after the cows have been milked and 

 the milk removed from the near neighbourhood. 



CONDIMENTAL FEEDS. 



There are on the market many feeds which are claimed by their 

 manufacturers to be beneficial to cattle as .tonics or medicines. 

 Tests of these have been made frequently, and no benefit whatever 

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