I20 EI-EMENTARY TREATISE ON STOCK FEEDS AND FEEDING 



the lymphatic system, or from an increased action of the excret- 

 ing organs." 



Treatment. — Bartlett of the Maine Experiment Station rec- 

 ommends the following when a tonic is required. "Pulverized 

 gentian, one pound; pulverized ginger, ^ pound; pulverized 

 saltpeter, ^ pound; pulverized iron sulphate, i/^ pound. Mix 

 and give one tablespoonful in the feed once a day for ten days, 

 omit for three days, then give ten days more. The cost of this 

 tonic is 20 cents a pound." 



If animals are sick it is cheaper to consult a veterinarian than 

 to take any chances with tonics. 



Experiments conducted at other Experiment Stations on con- 

 dimental feeds and condition powders have demonstrated that 

 the economical feeder cannot afford to purchase them. 



Suggestion : Take the class to a feed store or feed stores, and 

 have the students examine the commercial feeds on sale. Re- 

 quire them to copy the guarantees, selling prices, names of the 

 feeds and addresses of the manufacturers or jobbers. Have them 

 compare the data obtained with the standards as set forth in the 

 state bulletin or in this book. Let them figure the cost of the 

 feeds per ton and classify them. Take the class around to the 

 feed and drug stores and see what condimental feeds are for 

 sale. Make a list of them and ascertain their prices. Have 

 them figure the ton prices of these feeds. 



Require the students to make a physical examination of all the 

 feeds stating their ingredients. 



