202 FARM ANIMALS 
care whileen route. The average shrinkage in weight from 
shipping steers on the railroad, as computed from 50,000 
animals, is 43 pounds to an animal. Grass-fed steers when 
shipped shrink more than those fed corn and dry rough- 
age. Much shrinkage will result if steers get “‘off feed” 
or scour. A day or two before shipping feed largely of 
hay and give little water. “As to feed on the road, noth- 
ing equals good sweet hay, which excels corn or other 
grains because it is easily digested and does not fever 
the animal.” As for water for drink, give just enough to 
quench thirst. 
