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ing cattle and sheep, and of the possibilities of cheapening the cost of 

 producing pork thru the utilization of suitable pasture. The merits 

 of the various forms of succulence for the different farm animals are 

 discussed in later chapters. 



Exercise; light. — For the maintenance of health, exercise is essen- 

 tial. The only exceptions to this rule are fattening animals, soon to 

 be marketed, which make more rapid gains if not allowed to move 

 about too freely. Abundant exercise is of special importance with 

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Fig. 17. — Comfortable Quarters, Sunny and "Well-ventilated, In- 

 crease Profits 

 Comfortable, well-lighted, and well-ventilated quarters, and quiet and regularity 

 in feeding are nearly as important as supplying balanced rations. ( From Guern- 

 sey Breeder's Journal.) 



breeding animals. The exercise requirements of the various farm 

 animals are discussed in the respective chapters of Part III. 



Sunlight is an effective germicide. To prevent the contraction and 

 spread of disease, it is therefore important that the stables be well- 

 lighted. For fattening animals the quarters may be darkened some- 

 what, as this tends to keep them quiet and thus favors fattening. 



Quiet and regularity. — Farm animals are creatures of habit, and 

 once accustomed to a routine of living show unrest at any change. 

 The stable and feed lot should be free from disturbance, and the 



