30-4 STATE COLLEGE. 



relations to each other. Again, had the cows fed been fresh in inilk 

 rather than in the latter part of their year's work, the yield from the 

 foods would liave been much larger, costing less per pound, yet 

 relatively they might not have been affected. 



The several samples of butter made from cotton-seed meal were 

 veiT good in l)oth texture and color. Those from bi-an were so 

 much like the cotton-seed samples that no difference could be de- 

 tected, while those produced from corn meal were superior in firm- 

 ness and color to all others. The butter from hay with no grain 

 was of decidedh' inferior quality in every respect. 



It is not claimed that these experiments definitely settle an^^ dis- 

 puted point or mooted question. Manj- such are required before a 

 truth can be established, yet, from the length of time over which they 

 have extended, the number of periods employed, and the care 

 devoted to the work throughout, thev do furnish data which mav not 

 be disregarded. 



