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2-3 EDWARD VII., A. 1903 



The slightly higher percentage of protein in No. 2, makes this bran somewhat 

 the more nutritious of the two. 



We shall endeavour to make a further study of this matter, obtaining for this pur- 

 pose samples of bran from known varieties and mixtures of wheat, and particulars 

 respecting the milling. The present results are to be regarded as tentative only. 



blatchford's calf meal. 



This preparation, like several others of a more or less similar character analysed by 

 us in past years, is sold as a substitute for new milk in feeding calves. Being employed 

 in a test this year by the Agricultural Division of the Central Farm, it was thought 

 desirable to submit it to analysis. The following data were obtained : — 



Anali/sis. 



Water 9 17 



Protein 28-44 



Fat 10-13 



Carbo-hydrates 38-86 



Fibre 8-47 



Ash 4-93 



100-00 



Water-soluble extract 25-90 



Saccharine matter, in extract 17-07 



This feed compares, from the standpoint of composition, most favourably with the 

 calf meals previously examined in our laboratories. Its large percentages of protein, fat, 

 and sugar place it in the category of concentrated feeding stuffs of high value. 



MIXED CATTLE FEEDS. 



We have again, at the request of the Department of Marine and Fisheries, made 

 an examination of certain feeds with the view of ascertaining their relative nutritive 

 values. The analyses were used in judging as to the best for feeding cattle 

 en route to England. The samples were forwarded by Messrs. Pope & Morgan, 

 Inspectors, Montreal. Our report was as follows : — , 



Analysis. 



No. 1. 



Moisture 10-40 



Protein 11-87 



Fat 7-13 



Carbo-hydrates 61-39 



Fibre 6-17 



Ash 3-04 



100-00 



For the purpose of comparison, we must assume the feeds to be equally digestible 

 and that the albuminoids (protein) and fat are wortli, weight for weight, two and a 

 half times the carbo-hydrates (starch, sugar. Arc.) On this basis, we find by calculation 

 that if No. 1 be valued at $20 per ton, then No. 2 would be worth $18.53, and No. 3 

 $19.63 per ton. . 



