alfalfa--liability to bloating, which may result fatally. Likewise
second growth sorghum or the second growth of the non-saccharine
sorghums is full of hazard, especially in dry seasons when it has become
stunted in growth. Nor should rape and rye be grazed, save for a short
time after the cows have been milked, lest they give a taint to the
milk.

The change from winter rations to grazing should never be suddenly made,
or purging caused by the fresh grass will lead to loss in weight and
loss of milk, though at first there will probably be an advance in the
same. The change may be made in outline as follows:

(1) The cows will not be turned out until after the food given in the
morning has been sufficiently consumed.

(2) They will be kept out an hour, or two the first day, and the time
increased.

(3) The time called for to effect the change should never be less than
one week or more than three.

(4) As soon as the change begins, the reduction in succulent food,
ensilage, and field roots should also begin.

(5) The dry fodder should be continued morning and evening as long as
the cows will take it.

[Illustration: ~AYRSHIRE COW~]

(6) There should be some reduction and it may be modification in the