The following are rations for oxen at hard work, as given by Prof.
Stewart:
No. 1.
20 lbs. best meadow hay.
10 " corn meal.
No. 2.
20 lbs. corn fodder.
5 " clover hay.
2 " wheat bran.
3 " cotton seed cake.
No. 3.
17 lbs. clover hay.
3 " wheat bran.
10 " corn meal.
No. 4.
25 lbs. oat straw.
5 " wheat bran.
4 " linseed cake.