. Feeds and feeding abridged : the essentials of the feeding, care, and management of farm animals, including poultry : adapted and condensed from Feeds and feeding (16th ed.). Feeds; Animal nutrition. MAINTAINING FARM ANIMALS 61 ing cattle and sheep, and of the possibilities of cheapening the cost of producing pork thru the utilization of suitable pasture. The merits of the various forms of succulence for the different farm animals are discussed in later chapters. Exercise; light.—For the maintenance of health, exercise is essen- tial. The only exceptions to this rule are fattening animals, s
. Feeds and feeding abridged : the essentials of the feeding, care, and management of farm animals, including poultry : adapted and condensed from Feeds and feeding (16th ed.). Feeds; Animal nutrition. MAINTAINING FARM ANIMALS 61 ing cattle and sheep, and of the possibilities of cheapening the cost of producing pork thru the utilization of suitable pasture. The merits of the various forms of succulence for the different farm animals are discussed in later chapters. Exercise; light.—For the maintenance of health, exercise is essen- tial. The only exceptions to this rule are fattening animals, soon to be marketed, which make more rapid gains if not allowed to move about too freely. Abundant exercise is of special importance with H vl o V P- P / <L :,,; K e -" <T re rflr - C lAj ("A. Fig. 17.—Comfortable Quarters, Sunny and "Well-ventilated, In- crease Profits Comfortable, well-lighted, and well-ventilated quarters, and quiet and regularity in feeding are nearly as important as supplying balanced rations. (From Guern- sey Breeder's Journal.) breeding animals. The exercise requirements of the various farm animals are discussed in the respective chapters of Part III. Sunlight is an effective germicide. To prevent the contraction and spread of disease, it is therefore important that the stables be well- lighted. For fattening animals the quarters may be darkened some- what, as this tends to keep them quiet and thus favors fattening. Quiet and regularity.—Farm animals are creatures of habit, and once accustomed to a routine of living show unrest at any change. The stable and feed lot should be free from disturbance, and the. 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 Henry, W. A. (William Arnon), 1850-1932; Morrison, F. B. (Frank Barron), 1887-1958. Madison, Wis. , The He
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