DRIED BLOOD FOR CALVES
4. poultrv-farmer knows the value of'dried blood as a feed, but the dairyfarmer does not use it often because cows do not eat it with relish. Dried blood is the richest source of protein that we have and it is sometimes used Lor feeding calves that are raised on milk substitutes, or for feeding sickly calves In a trial it was found that sickly calves given a teaspoonful and, later, a tablespoonful of dried blood with their allowance of skim milk,. rapidlv gained their health. Blood meal that lias been specially prepared for calves is best. It should be carefulily incorporated with the milk to prevent settling.
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Shannon News, 9 April 1925, Page 2
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111DRIED BLOOD FOR CALVES Shannon News, 9 April 1925, Page 2
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