Sept. 2, 1908.] Agriniiltural Gazeffe of N.S.W. 737 





Clutching Dog used for Building Silage S'.ack, Bathurst Experiment Farm. 



A lari(er pnjportion of liquid coukl have been added to ad\antage. The 

 whole should be thoroughly mixed or otherwise the dry patches may become 

 mouldy. The stalks should be cut as soon as possible after the ripe maize is 

 pulled, to conserve their nutriment. The above method of ensiling dry maize 

 •stalks can be confidently recommended. 



The following is an analysis of the fodder by Mr. Guthrie : — 

 Moisture ... ... ... 6S"39 per cent. 



Ash 1-09 



Fibre 6-56 



Albuminoid ... ... ... 5-06 ,, 



Carbo-hydrates 18-30 



Ether extract (fat or oil) ... 0-60 ,, 



Nutritive value 

 Albuminoid ratio 

 Volatile acidity as acetic 

 Fixed acidity as lactic 



Remarks 



