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The value of Molasses as fodder fot HORSJSS, CATTLK, SHEEP, and PIGS has long been recognised in EUROPE, AMERICA, and AUSTRALIA, while the use of it in NEW ZEALAND, though less general, is rapidly increasing. Not only can stock be kept alive by it in time of drought, ■but even when other food is abundant it will pay to use it. It serves as a condiment to food that i< dry and unpalatable, acts as a subs&» tnte for more expensive articles of dies, and tends to regulate the bowels, so preventing constipation and maintaining good health. For dairy cows it is specially valuable, increasing the yield of milk and improving its quality. This result, which was obtained in Denmark and Sweden, has been confirmed in trials at the Hawkesbnry Agricultural College in New South Wales. Instructions.—Begin with lib of Molasses per day, gradually increasing the amount as the liking for it is acquired. Horses and cows become fond of it, and should be given 51b to 01b per day mixed with straw, chaff, or whatever other food is available. PRICE ON APPLICATION. Seed Merchants, DUNEDIN,

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Otago Daily Times, Issue 13858, 22 March 1907, Page 6

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Page 6 Advertisements Column 7 Otago Daily Times, Issue 13858, 22 March 1907, Page 6

Page 6 Advertisements Column 7 Otago Daily Times, Issue 13858, 22 March 1907, Page 6