WINTER FEED FOR STOCK.

Waikato Times, Volume 112, Issue 18723, 25 August 1932, Page 14

WINTER FEED FOR STOCK.

NOW IS THE TIME TO PREPARE. Now is the time to prepare for a supply of feed for next winter. It Is too late to endeavour to overcome shortage of feed when the season Is far itrlvanced. It Is worth noting that immature developing animals are likely to suffer more than mature stock. In the case of the developing dairy heifer, the direct result of inadequate winter rations may readily be a stunting of growth; having a permanently harmful effect on yield. Hoggets also suffer severely from hard winter treatment. Hence it is usually profitable to give both of these classes of stock the best feed available. The dairy cow should be treated so that she may be able to utilise the period of recuperation and renewal of bodily reserves, which are specially apt to be depleted in the case of heavy producers. If at all possible the feeding during winter of straw or other inferior coarse feeds to all these types of stock should be avoided. It may be advisable, however to maintain dry dairy cows in such feeds, as this is the only means of making available leafy grass or similar feed 'or the cows' when they have calved.