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Farmers* Bulletin J 135. 



FEED AND CARE OF THE BULL. 



The bull calf retained for breeding purposes, like the heifer, 

 should not be allowed to shift for himself with the rest of the herd. 

 Tie should be given a separate pasture in summer and a box stall 

 with a lot for exercise in winter. Other bull calves or a bred cow 

 or heifer should be put into the same lot for company. The box 

 stall or shed should be near other cattle for the same reason. 



The feeds for the bull should be similar to those for the heifer. 

 They should be fed in sufficient quantities to keep him in a strong, 

 vigorous condition at all times. The bull is considered as being one^ 

 half, or more, of the herd. You may, therefore, starve and stunt 

 the principal part of your herd by neglecting the bull and not 

 realize the serious consequences until too late. 



Fig. 24. — The bull calf should be taught to lead and stand correctly. 



The bull, if well grown and cared for, may be used in a limited 

 way for breeding purposes when 18 months old. It would be better 

 if he were 2 years old or more before being used heavily. 



It is important that the bull calf be taught to lead and to stand 

 tied when about a year old. It will enable you to handle him more 

 easily and with less danger to yourself. It will impress upon him 

 the fact that you are his master, and he will soon learn to mind you 

 as well as depend upon you for just and proper treatment. 



