The BuLLETi^r. 



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Former experiments* sliow that if cattle are fed longer than four 

 months under the conditions which existed in this experiment the corn- 

 silage-fed cattle will continue to gain and increase in value for thirty to 

 sixty days longer, while those fed cotton-seed hulls will decrease mate- 

 rially in gains at this stage, and consequently in market value. Market 

 conditions, however, made it necessary to dispose of these cattle before 

 the expiration of the full experimental period. 



VALUATION OF CATTLE. 



The entire number of cattle was sold for $7.60 per cwt. at the farm, 

 weighed up after twelve hours yarding from feed and water. The valua- 

 tions placed on each lot of twenty-four cattle was $7.50 per cwt. for the 

 cotton-seed-hulls-fed cattle and $7.70 per cwt. for the corn-silage-fed 



Fig. 11. The CondUion of the Rib Cut Taken from a Steer in Lot 1 at Close of 



Experiment. 

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



cattle. This difference was clearly apparent to all parties who saw them. 

 The difference in price was established by three parties in close touch 

 with market conditions. 



The corn-silage-fed cattle were in better condition at the time they 

 were sold, having a thicker, smoother, and more uniform distribution of 

 fat. All outward indications of condition showed the corn-silage-fed 



*N. C. Exp. Sta. Bulletins, 218-222. 



