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every other man's case. It is hoped, however, that 

 it will give my readers a correct knowledge of the 

 general principles of the system, so that those who 

 may wish to adopt it will have a guide, if not an 

 absolute rule. The things insisted upon as abso- 

 lutely essential to success may be summed up as 

 follows : 



First. — Feeding the cattle in their stalls day-times, 

 turning them out at night. 



Second. — Sow every week during April, May, and 

 June enough ground to supply a week's feeding only. 



Third. — Remove all forage left in the mangers 

 before each fresh feeding. 



Fourth. — Feed five times a day all the cattle will 

 eat. 



Fifth. — Supply perfect ventilation. Open stable 

 doors at night. Keep doors and windows closed 

 day-times, the latter darkened to exclude the flies. 

 (But this can only be done when the barn is proper- 

 ly ventilated. ) 



These five rules are laid down as the cardinal prin- 

 ciples. As to all the rest, use my experience as a 

 guide, and better it wherever you can. Anyway, 

 adopt any method that will best serve the five rules. 



