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that Southern India is especially fortunate in the fodders it can grow, both in 

 quantity, quality and cheapness, and the Board of Revenue suggests that Agri- 

 cultural Associations and the estates under the Court of Wards should take the lead 

 in this matter of providing good fodder. 



In connection with the improvement of the milking strains among the 

 indigenous cattle other important points are (1) close attention to breeding ; and (2) 

 the provision of pure and plentiful nourishment to the progeny of selected sires 

 during the first two years after birth, with a view to ensure full development 

 of the "milk flesh." 



Before any attempt is made to import and acclimatise the milch cattle of 

 Northern India, every effort should, in the opinion of the Board, be made to keep 

 the famous Nellore breed up to a high standard by the continuous award of sub- 

 stantial prizes and medals to the owners of the best cows and bulls exhibited 

 at Cattle Shows, and timely steps should also be taken to encourage ryols to save 

 the Tiruchengodu and Punganuru breeds from extinction. The wisdom of the 

 policy now laid down need not be insisted upon. It is patent to all who know to 

 what extent the wealth and prosperity of India depend on her cattle.— Madras Mail. 



