PREFACE. 



This book has been written to furnish the readers with a 

 knowledge of stock feeds, the principles of feeding and the care 

 of farm animals. It is so arranged that it may be used as a 

 text-book, or for farmers, or for those interested in commercial 

 feeds. 



Many of the American feeders waste a great deal of money 

 through unwise selection of feeds ; many do not properly supply 

 the needs of their live stock; and many could improve their 

 systems of feeding. This little book should acquaint the readers 

 with suggestions along these lines, serve to solve many problems 

 which confront the farmer and perhaps be a means of increas- 

 ing his profits. The subject matter has been written in as simple 

 and practical a way as possible so as to be within reach of all 

 interested in the subject. 



It is to be hoped that this little volume will fill a useful place 

 in the libraries of farmers and students of animal feeding. 



Acknowledgments. 



The writer is indebted to Dr. W. H. Dalrymple, Department 

 of Veterinary Science and to Prof. E. L. Jordan, Department 

 of Animal Husbandry, of the Louisiana State University, for 

 their many valuable suggestions. Prof. G. L. Tiebout, of the 

 Louisiana State University very kindly helped in printing some 

 of the photographs. 



The illustrations have been secured from the Louisiana Ex- 

 periment Station and credit is given in the text for illustrations 

 secured from other sources. 



Baton Rouge, La. 

 February 15, 1911. J. E. Halligan. 



