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DISCUSSION OF RESULTS. 



In comparing the figures on the comparative profit per steer in each 

 lot, it shoukl be kept clearly in mind that only the cost of the steers, the 

 cost of feed, and selling price are considered. The freight, labor, bed- 



FiG. 7. The Condition of the Loin of a Representative Steer Taken from Lot 1 



at Beginning of Experiment. 

 Ration, Cotton-seed Meal and Cotton-seed Hulls. 



ding, and manure are all eliminated from this discussion. Since this is 

 a determination of the comparative cost, valuation, and profit of the 

 finished steers, these items are all eliminated to avoid confusion. This is 

 customary in experimental work of this kind. Even though these items 



Fig. 8. The Condition of the Loin of a Representative Steer Taken from Lot 2 



at Beginning of Experiment. 

 Ration, Cotton-seed Meal and Corn Silage. 



