80 



EXPERIMENTAL FARMS. 



Pen No. 8 contained 

 (Farrowed, June 15, 1893.) 



Table VII. 

 5 swine, pure-bred Improved Large Yorkshire. 



Conclusion. From these tests with 31 swine, which were continued 8 weeks and 

 1 2 weeks, it appears that : — 



(1) On the average 3 lbs. of a mixture, composed of equal parts by measure, of 

 barley, rye, frosted wheat (all ground), and wheat bran, plus 2*32 lbs. Of skim-milk 

 were consumed per pound of increase in the live weight. 



Comparison of Breeds and Breeding. 



The following tables show the quantities of feed consumed per pound of increase in 

 live weight, by swine of different breeds or breeding during different feeding tests. 



Table VIII shows the quantities of frosted wheat, ground and soaked in cold water 

 for an average period of 18 hours, consumed by swine of different breeding per pound of 

 increase in live weight. They were fed for a period of 12 weeks (Oct. 3 to Dec. 26) as 

 reported at pages 71-72, Experimental Farms .Report, 1893. 



Table VIII. 



