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dier and healthier than the horse under adverse condi- 
tions. Many of the common ailments of the horse never 
affect the mule at all; and when affected with certain ail- 
ments, mules more quickly recover and appear to be less 
disabled during the course of the disease. 
14. Raising — Mule colts 
are less troublesome in rais- 
ing than horse colts and 
therefore the expense is less. 
It takes less time to prepare 
mule colts than horse colts 
for the market. They are 
also in demand at any 
period. When quality and 
condition are considered, 
mule colts uniformly com- 
mand higher prices than 
ordinary draft colts of the 
same age and quality. There is less risk in bringing a 
mule colt to a salable age than a horse colt. The steps 
in raising are similar to those for raising other colts. 
Nutritious, appetizing food is essential for size and 
growth. 
“Jack CoLT 
Fifteen months old. 
15. Choosing dams. 
—The best dams are 
those of good confor- 
mation and otherwise 
sound and in good 
health. The ideal type 
is a draft mare pos- 
sessed of good length 
and well-rounded bar- 
rel. Her head must be 
MULE CoLT AND DAM 
