and in more northerly climes there is always the overwintering issue -- especially with grain prices climbing.

If I remember my 18th century swedish economics an ox had better year round gas milage and was easier to manage while overwintering. A horse - being more expensive - was of course the choice if you could afford it. The SUV of the time.

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