GREEN FOOD IN SILOS. 



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The following calculation of these results, calculated for 

 the dry matter, gives a better chance to notice the changes 

 of the latter in the green crop, as compared with the silo 

 product : — 



The Loss of the Dry Matter of the Green Crop in the Silos, stated in 



Percentages. 



Both nitrogenous and non-nitrogenous extract substances 

 suffered the largest loss. The slight alteration in ash con- 

 stituents proves that but little, if any, organic matter was 

 lost in any other way than by fermentation. The corn 

 ensilage contained in both cases various alcoholic products, 

 and considerable quantities of fatty volatile acids. A care- 

 ful comparative examination (A) showed, that, at about 



