744 ANNUAL REPORT OF NEW- YORK 



On examining the adequacy of the food for the supply of albu- 

 men for the casein, ibs. 



I find this to be, 3.08 



I assume that in 120 lbs. of turnips, as required 

 for maintenance, in a normal state, 1.98 



1.10 



Which, according to Haidlen's analysis, will be adequate to the 

 supply of 8.60 quarts per day. The supply of mineral substances 

 is in excess. 



The cow, under this treatment, gave — 



Soon after calving, fully 13 quarts per aay. 



Five weeks after calving, 11| " 



In less than 8 weeks after calving,. 9 " 



and with this there occurred also a loss of weight. 



We find this cow, supplied with food amply rich in every ele- 

 ment suited to her wants and purj30ses, with the exception of the 

 nitrogenous principle only, lowering her condition, and likewise 

 her yield of milk till it approaches a quantity for which her food 

 enables her to supply a due proportion of casein. 



About the 20th of April, the cow's yield being reduced to 9 

 quarts per day, her food was changed to steamed mixture; soon 

 after this, her yield increased to 11 quarts per day. Her weight, 

 April 28th, 9 cwt.; May 16th, 9 cwt. 14 lbs.; yield of milk, 11 qts. 



I now introduce the dairy statistics of Mr. Alcock, of Aireville, 

 Skipton, who has for some time been practising my method of 

 treatment, with such modifications as are suited to his circum- 

 stances. 



During the winter season, Mr. Alcock's food consisted of man- 

 gel, of which he gave 20 lbs. per day to each, uncooked, together 

 with steamed food ad libitum^ consisting of wheat and bean straw, 

 and shells of oats. 



lbs. per day. 



Carob bean and Indian meal, for each, 3 



Bran and malt combs, ..^ 1| 



Bean meal, _ 34 



Rape cake,* , 3 



Of extra food, llj 



* The rape cake used by Mr. Alcock was of , foreign manuf^icture, evidently 

 rich in oil, but containing mustard, and ou this account supplied in less pro- 

 portion. 



