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mend him as a beef-producing animal. On the other hand, 

 conditions are rapidly becoming such that we are obliged to 

 rely, in part at least, on these skim-milk calves for the coun- 

 try's beef supply. Furthermore, it has been proved that by 

 giving the skim-milk calf proper care a fair kind of beef-produc- 

 ing animal may result. Such a calf should have extra care 

 and be encouraged from the beginning, for it must be remem- 

 bered to attempt to make beef from a stunted calf will prove 

 an unprofitable venture. They must be kept strong and 

 thrifty. 



