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Q. What are the foreign breeds of cows best suited 

 for this country ? 



A. According to good judges, the foreign breeds 

 best suited for our climate are : the Ayrshire and 

 Alderney. 



Q. Wiiat do vou think of our Canadian breed ? 



A. There arc excellent cows of Canadian breed 

 when they are cliosiMi wllh care. Cows half Ayr- 

 shire and hall" (lanadiau are very good. 



Q. What particular care do cows require ? 



A. Durinf;- Ihe summer sivisoii tliey should have 

 good j.istnres and plenty oi' water. They should 

 also be well fed during the winter and be kept clean. 



Q. How should cows be fed in the stable ? 

 A. Cows should be fed in the stable on good hay 

 and straw, and be given once a day at least, either 

 • vegetables, bran mash or other porridge. 



Q. What vegetables are best used as food for cows? 

 A. Beets, carrots, Swedish turnips, turnips, pota- 

 toes, &c. 



Q. What precautions should be taken before giv- 

 ing these vegetables to the cows ? 



A. Care should be taken to cut them in slices or 

 in small pieces ; if this is not done, it sometimes 

 happens that the cows swallow too large pieces 

 and are choked. 



Q. How are these vegetables cut ? 



