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ing value is lost. If, however, this be put in the 

 silo, every particle is eaten. The feeding value 

 is really doubled. The silo then assists the feeder 

 in taking care of a larger number of animals from 





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A GOOD SILO 



The silo is not only a cheap means for storing food, but 

 it keeps whatever is placed in it fresh and succulent and ap- 

 petizing. Where high-grade animals are kept, the sUo is 

 desirable. Thousands of silos are added to the equipment of 

 farms each year. 



a given area than otherwise would be possible if 

 only the dry product were fed. 



Another point in economy lies in the storage of 

 the feeding stuff. A silo is cheaply constructed 



