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1 I Determine breeding time by age, size, and the market de-  ifi 
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1 Guernsey .................................................... 17 57.0 550 ` i 
Ayrshire ...................................................... 18 59.0 600 Z  
Holstein ...................................................... 18 62.0 700
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or ; Ground yellow com .......................................... 80 80 80
ge Wheat bran ...................................................... 50 50 50
ne ' Dried skimmilk   ............................................ 100 0 50
· D1st1llers’ dried solubles (72 percent com) .... 0 100 50
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. Salt .................................................................... 5 5 5
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