. Dadd's theory and practice of veterinary medicine and surgery. Veterinary medicine. 146 DADD'S VETERINARY MEDICINE AND SURGERY. feeder gives it. At the same time he is well aware that the animal does not need it, yet he must obey orders; for should he suggest that the quantity be too great, his motive may be questioned, and wrong inferences drawn. Depend upon it, therefore, that when the stabler, by a judicious system of feeding, prevents fat from ac- cumulating on horses, he is conferring a favor on his patrons and benefiting the animal. As regards the number of meals per day, our own obser
. Dadd's theory and practice of veterinary medicine and surgery. Veterinary medicine. 146 DADD'S VETERINARY MEDICINE AND SURGERY. feeder gives it. At the same time he is well aware that the animal does not need it, yet he must obey orders; for should he suggest that the quantity be too great, his motive may be questioned, and wrong inferences drawn. Depend upon it, therefore, that when the stabler, by a judicious system of feeding, prevents fat from ac- cumulating on horses, he is conferring a favor on his patrons and benefiting the animal. As regards the number of meals per day, our own observations satisfy us that working horses require three meals per day—a bountiful, yet very early breakfast; at noon, a light meal, com- posed of cut hay and oats; and at night the quantity may be in- creased equal to the morning meal. It is very poor policy to feed or water on the road when performing a short journey; yet, should a horse seem to stand in need of something, we should not object to a handful of oats and a few swallows of water Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Dadd, George H. , b. 1813. [from old catalog]. Cincinnati, R. W. Carroll & co.
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