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9. The Value of High Finish 



(a) The influences that affect profits. 



(b) Fractional difference in prices. 



CHAPTER V 

 HEIFERS DURING PREGNANCY AND SUBSEQUENTLY 



1. Age at which to Breed Heifers 90 



(a) For the dairy. 



(b) For beef production. 



(c) Objections to breeding too young. 



(d) Objections to breeding long deferred. 



(e) The sires used and the manner of service. 



2. Food Suitable for Pregnant Heifers 94 



(a) Should be rich in nitrogenous elements. 



(b) Should be capable of maintaining flesh and growth. 



(c) Should be possessed of ample succulence. 



(d) Should be liberal in supply. 



(e) Food that is suitable. 



3. Breaking in to Milk 97 



(a) Greatly important that this should be done 

 properly. 



(b) The value of previous handling. 



(c) Essential qualities in the milkers of such heifers. 



(d) Same methods not always equally successful 



(e) Milking cows that are confirmed kickers. 



4. Treatment Subsequent to Parturition 100 



(a) Food liberal and nourishing. 



(b) How soon to breed again. 



(c) Habit in breeding. 



5. Rearing Calves from Heifers 102 



(a) Not usually reared in the dairy. 



(b) Generally reared for beef production. 



(c) Lessons to be drawn therefrom. 



CHAPTER VI 

 THE FEEDUfG AND CARE OF BULLS 



1. Bulls of the Three Types 104 



(a) The aim in growing bulls for the dairy. 



(b) The aim in growing bulls of the dual type. 



(c) The aim in growing bulls of the beef type. 



2. Food and Care During the Milk Period 107 



(a) Feeding and management of bulls of the dairy 

 breeds. 



(b) Feeding and management of bulls of the dual 

 breeds. 



(c) Feeding and management of bulls of the beef 

 breeds. 



