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and dried beet pulp in addition. The lambs were divided into two equal 

 lots and fed on rations the same as those supplied the wethers. In this 

 case the dried beet pulp was fed along with a moderately heavy grain 

 ration ; we propose using it in connection with a light grain ration and 

 also a substitute for some one food factor. 



Ten acres of forage and soiling crops are now being grown for the use 

 of the sheep. 



SWINE. 



Facilities for housing and experimental swine feeding are now about 

 complete. In addition to remodeling the old hog house, ample yard- 

 age has been provided, so arranged that forage crops can be used. At 

 the present time rape, succotash, field peas, cow peas, soy beans, sugar 

 beets and permanent pasture are being grown. Our object in conducting 

 this work will be to secure a succession of forage crops throughout the 

 longest possible period. 



ANGORA GOATS. 



Late in December, 1902, thirty Angora wethers were purchased in Kan- 

 sas City and fifteen kids in central Wisconsin. They were used to de- 

 termine the feasibility of feeding Angoras during the winter season under 

 similar conditions and with the same kinds of food used for sheep. We 

 have since attempted to use some soiling crops. Plans are now about com- 

 plete to use these animals for clearing brush land in the vicinity of 

 the college. It seems desirable to continue the goat feeding during the 

 coming winter under less artificial conditions. 



Kespectfully submitted, 



R. S. SHAW, 



Experimenter in Live Stock. 

 June 30, 1903. 



