FORTY-FIRST ANNUAL CONVENTION 267 



The Young Bull. 



Nothing has been said about the bull calf, but his treatment 

 should be the same as that of a heifer with the exception that it 

 is usually necessary to separate the bulls and the heifers at about 

 six months of age. From this time on it is advisable to feed the 

 bull somewhat heavier than the heifer so as to induce the great- 

 est possible growth. The same rations recommended for heifers, 

 except in larger amounts, may be used to advantage. 



The bull should be ready for very light service at the age of 

 TO to 12 months. However, his use at this time should be very 

 Hmited, else his breeding powers may be permanently injured. It 

 Avould probably be safe to allow him to serve one cow every three 

 weeks up to the age of one year and not more than one cow per 

 week up to the time he is i6 months old. 



