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SESSIONAL PAPER No. 16 



Two steers raised on the farm wore added, which brought the numbei-s up to 8 

 steers IJ years old, and 8 steers 2^ years old. 



It was desired to ascertain at which age the animals could be most economically 

 •fattened. 



The test, which was for sixteen weeks, commenced on December 18, when the 

 animals were divided into two lots, lot 1 comprising the IJ year cattle, and lot 2 those 

 aged 2i. 



They were fed as follows : — 



Lot 1. Each animal received per day : — Hay, 8 lbs.; ensilage, 15 lbs.; turnips, 

 10 lbs. 



Meal was fed at the rate of 2 lbs. per head per day for first month, and increased 

 2 lbs. per head per day each month during the test. 



Lot 2. Per head per day : — Hay, 12 lbs. ; ensilage, 20 lbs. ; turnips, 15 lbs. 



IVfeal, 6 lbs each per day for first month, and increased by 2 lbs. each per day each 

 month of test. 



Turnips were only fed during the first half of test. 



The meal used consisted of two parts barley, and one part small wheat. 



Straw was also fed each lot, but account was not kept of the quantity consumed. 



Before the test started the steers were fed the same ration as during the first 

 month of test, and from end of test till sold, the same as during the last month of test. 



Following will be found a statement of the monthly and total weights and gains 

 of each lot during the test and till sold; the total amount and estimated value of the 

 feed consumed from the time the steers were bought till they were sold ; and a summary 

 of the financial results of the transaction: — 



Monthly and total weights and gains of each lot of tteers. 



* Sold less 5 per cent shrinkage, leaving net weight 18,345 lbs. 



Total weight and estimated value of feed consumed during the whole period — 

 November 7 to April 19 : 



PREPAR.\TORY FEEDING., 41 DAYS. 

 Lot 1. 



Hay. 2,624 lbs. at $5 per ton $ 6 50 



Ensilage, 4.920 lbs. at $2 per ton 4 92 



Meal, 656 lbs. at sc. per lb 4 37 



Turnips, 3,280 lbs. at 5c. per bushel 2 73 



$18 58 



