MAKXJAL OF CATTLE-FEEDIKG-. 373 



preparing tlie fodder. On the contrary, we aKSsnmo tliat 

 all that is necessary in these respects is carefully observed ; 

 only when this Is the case can the best attainable ntiliisa- 

 tion of the fodder used bo expected. In this we include 

 those methods of preparing the fodder which, wliile they 

 do not increase its digestibility, render it moi-e palatable, 

 and incline the aninxals to eat more of it. 



