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VALUE OF CATTLE.
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At the expiration of the third year, there will be, 208 — 12 = 196 four-year old beasts, to dispose of, which will be worth £392.

Fourth Year.
350 — 12 = 338 Cows.
244 —  8 = 236 Four-year old.
250 —  8 = 242 Three ditto
265 —  9 = 256 Two ditto
283 —  9 = 274 Yearling calves

At the expiration of the fourth year there will be 236 — 12 = 224 four-year old stock to dispose of, which at £2. per head, will be worth £448.

Fifth Year.
350 — 12 = 338 Cows.
242 —  8 = 234 Four-year old.
256 —  9 = 247 Three ditto
274 —  9 = 265 Two ditto
283 — 10 = 273 Yearling calves

At the end of the fifth year, there will be 234 — 12 = 222 four-year old stock to dispose of, which will be worth £444.

Sixth Year.
350 — 12 = 338 Cows.
247 —  8 = 239 Four-year old.
265 —  9 = 256 Three ditto
273 —  9 = 264 Two ditto
284 — 10 = 274 Yearling calves.

At the expiration of the sixth year we shall have to dispose of, 239 — 12 = 227 four-year old stock, which at £2. each, will be worth £454.