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7-8 EDWARD VII., A. 1908 

 ROOTS VS. ENSII.AGE FOP. DAIRY COWS. 



In JaiTuary and February an experiment -was undertaken -witli dairy ccws -to 

 g^t some idea as to whether the addition of a certain proportion of roots to the en- 

 silage ration fed would in any way influence the yield of milk. 



The roots were mixed with the ensilage in the proportion of 100 pounds roots to 

 200 pounds corn ensilage. In each case the cows were given all they would eat of the 

 succulent part of the ration. 



They were at the same time fed as much meal as the millc flow warranted, that is 

 about 1 pound meal to 3 pounds milk produced. 



The results do not seem to show up very strongly in favour of roots. 



No conclusions are to be drawn, however, just at present as it is proposed to try 

 the experiment on. a more comprehensive scale at a later date. 



Experiment to compare Roots with Ensilage. 



BEEF PRODUCTION. 



SOME REMARKS. 



No line of farming affords more genuine pleasure to its devotees than does beef 

 production. There is a feeling of satisfaction and pleasure in watching a good 

 hearty steer make way with his food and lay on flesh that scarce any other feature in 

 farming can approach. Nor need the farmer be satisfied with the pleasure aloue, for 

 where skill and judgment are exercised good profits are practically sure to folloy. 



The profits likely to accrue to him who feeds steers wisely and well are of two 

 kinds. In the first place having bought good steers at a reasonable price he is likely to 

 be able to sell them at such an advance on cost when fat as not only to recoup his 

 outlay for both stockers and feed, but to leave a g'ood margin of profit. To put it in 



