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THE MANAGEMENT AND FEEDING OF CATTLE 



that may cling to the external surface after the ordinary 

 grooming. It should be done in a way that will soothe 

 rather than irritate. It would be easily possible to make 

 the grooming harmful, rather than helpful, by using 

 implements that are harsh and by using them in a rough 

 fashion. Of course, less grooming will suffice from the 

 time the fair season is over until it draws near again. 



THE TWO-YEAR-OLD PURE ABERDEEN ANGUS STEER. ANDY 



A Prize Winner at the IntemaiioDal Fat Stock Show, Chicago 



(By courtesy of the owner, Minnesota Experiment Station) 



Unnecessary grooming would be time worse than 

 wasted, because of its disturbing character. 



12. In the early part of the season, blankets are 

 not wanted. A\'hen the fly season arri\'es, the animals 

 should be furnished with light cotton blankets to pro- 

 tect them from the flies. From three to four weeks be- 

 fore the fairs the cattle should be furnished with light 



