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frequently mixed with middlings, which have about the same food value, 

 at the time of feeding. 



At several points in the State feeders have used velvet bean feed during 

 the past winter with good results. The pods and seeds of the velvet bean 

 are ground together without threshing, the product analyzing approxi 

 mately 12.3% moisture, 17.1% protein, 4.0% fat and 14.3% fiber. Tn 

 trials made by the Department of Animal Husbandry of the college it 

 was found that the material was not palatalde to swine and also con- 

 tained too much fiber for these animals. Although n)eal made by grind- 

 ing the seed alone gave soniewliat bettor success it is used to best advan- 

 tage as a hog feed only after cooking. Sheep ate the ungronnd pods and 

 seeds with relish and lamb feeders are getting good results by mixing the 

 ground feed with shelled corn. AVhen feeding this material to cattle it 

 should be borne in mind tliat beans of any sort are not greatly relisliod 

 and care should be taken not to include too great a proportion of the 

 velvet bean feed in the grain ration. A small amount should ba fed at 

 first, increasing the proportion as the animals become more accustomed 

 to it. Results ol)tained in the use of this feed in dairy rations as well 

 as a corn supplement in rations for fattening steers are very favorable 

 and indicate that it is worthy tlie attention of Michigan feeders. 



A mixture of tlie bran and middlings obtained in the milling of rye 

 for flour is sold as rye feed; this has about the same feeding value as the 

 corresponding wheat mixed feed. There is greater danger of causing 

 digestive disturbances in feeding rye products alone than with wheat 

 products but limited amounts used in mixtures give good results. The 

 cost to the feeder is usually somewhat lower than the cost of wheat 

 feeds although the feeding value is approximately the same. 



As a suggestion to the reader a few concentrated rations for dairy 

 cows, using the feeds mentioned above, are given. These mixtures are 

 in combinations to balance a roughage ration of clover hay and corn 

 ensilage fed at the rate of 1 pound hay and 3 pounds ensilage per 100 

 pounds live weiglit with 1 pounds of concentrates per day for each :> 

 pounds or 4 pounds of milk given ]>er day. Tn tliese mixtures as outlined 

 certain substitutions can be made witliout greatly changing tlie nutri- 

 tive ratio: — bran mav be substituted for barlev feed, hominv feed for 

 corn feed meal, standard middlings for velvet bean feed meal, and corn 

 oil cake meal for standard middlings and velvet bean feed meal by put 

 ting in a few pounds less than is indicated for the latter feeds mentioned. 

 Rye middlings, rye bran or iwe feed may be substituted for the corres- 

 ponding wheat feeds. 



1. .2. 



Barley feed 100 lbs. Barley Feed 150 lbs. 



Cottonseed Meal 50 lbs. (^)ru Feed Meal 100 lbs. 



Corn Feed Meal 100 lbs. Cottonseed Meal 50 lbs. 



Wheat Bran 100 lbs. Oil Meal 50 lbs. 



3. 4. 



Barley Feed 100 lbs. Velvet Bean Feed 100 lbs, 



Oluten Feed., 100 l])s. Wheat Bran 100 lbs. 



Corn Feed Meal 100 lbs. Corn Feed Meal 200 lbs. 



Cottonseed Meal 50 lbs- Cottonseed Meal 50 lbs. 



Glutten Feed 50 ]])s, 



