. Profitable stock feeding; a book for the farmer . 130 PROFITABLE STOCK FEEDING. down, blocky steers which mature early. In someindividuals the early-maturing type is carried tothe extreme, in which case there is often a lack ofsize. Such individuals are most profitable whenmarketed as soon as fat, regardless of size. Blocky Steers Easier Keepers.—It is worthy ofnote, too, that the blocky, early-maturing steersare also easier keepers, in that they require lessgrain in proportion to hay for laying on flesh andkeeping in good condition. This is well shown inthe records of 12 low-down, blocky, A
. Profitable stock feeding; a book for the farmer . 130 PROFITABLE STOCK FEEDING. down, blocky steers which mature early. In someindividuals the early-maturing type is carried tothe extreme, in which case there is often a lack ofsize. Such individuals are most profitable whenmarketed as soon as fat, regardless of size. Blocky Steers Easier Keepers.—It is worthy ofnote, too, that the blocky, early-maturing steersare also easier keepers, in that they require lessgrain in proportion to hay for laying on flesh andkeeping in good condition. This is well shown inthe records of 12 low-down, blocky, Angus steersmarketed by the Nebraska Experiment the first winter, as calves, six made an averagegain of ^T, poundseach per month on prairie and alfalfahay, without grain. The remaining six gained 60pounds per month on but four pounds of mixed graineach per day, with a liberal allowance of hay. Thefollowing summer all were given grass only, andthe second winter a light grain ration. They werefinished with grain on grass the next sum
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