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The value of Molasses as fndder for HORSES, CATTLIf, SHEEP, and PIGS has long been recognised in ■EUROPE, AMERICA, and AUSTRALIA, while the use of it in Js'ISW 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 is dry and unpalatable, acta as a substitute for more expensive articles of diet, and tends to regulate the bowels, so preventing constipation and maintaining good health. For daily 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 Hawkesimry Agricultural College in New South Wales. Instructions.—Begin with ill) 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 61b per day mixed with straw, chaff, or whatever other food is available. PRICE ON APPLICATION. fHWHSaii! Seed Merchants, DUNEDIN. OTAGO WITNESS.—New Stories. A Lirgo, Ajßoimt of Reading Matter. Price &

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Otago Daily Times, Issue 13875, 12 April 1907, Page 6

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Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 Otago Daily Times, Issue 13875, 12 April 1907, Page 6

Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 Otago Daily Times, Issue 13875, 12 April 1907, Page 6