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2. What tool do you use to begin the cultivation of a cornfield? 



3. Briefly state some peculiarities of narrow leaved plantain and its 

 seeds. 



4. For what purpose did we sow oats and peas? 



5. Describe in detail the preparation of ground for sugar beets. 



6. How far apart should the rows of corn be? 



The Sophomores reported to th s department in the fall term two hours 

 per da}' for farm work. In the winter term they were given a course of 

 lectures on stock feeding. These lectures came daily for the first six 

 weeks of the term and were devoted to a discussion of the composition 

 and methods of growing and preparation of the different classes of coarse 

 fodders and grain feeds, a discussion of the differences in construction 

 of the digestive apparatus of the different classes of animals, and, finally, 

 the best methods of feeding for growth, fattening, or production of 

 milk. The agricultural course, as now arranged, contemplates an elec- 

 tion by the student, at the close of the first term of the Junior year, of the 

 line of work to which he shall devote himself for the remainder of his 

 course. It is necessary to give the young men who elect work in horti- 

 culture some instruction in stock feeding; hence this course of lectures- 

 was provided. Below are given the examination questions: 



EXAMINATION QUESTIONS IN SOPHOMORE STOCK FEEDING. 



1. Define and illustrate the meaning of the term protein. Distin- 

 guish it from carbo-hydrates and from fat. 



2. In what way do carbo-hydrates and fat differ in composition? 



3. Define the expression "standard ration," and give the M. A. C 

 standard for dairy cows. 



4. What is the period of gestation in a cow? 



5. Describe the feeding of the calf to the time of the birth of her first 

 calf. 



6. When may milk fever be expected, and how do you prevent it? 



7. Describe the digestive system of the cow and give the functions of 

 each organ. 



8. Mention five grain foods suitable to dairy cows, and arrange them 

 in order o*f richness in protein, the richest first. 



9. Write down a good ration for a dairy cow with silage as a basis. 

 The same with clover hay as a basis. 



10. Describe a good cow stall, and state what is required in a cow 

 barn — fa) temperature, (b) arrangement, (c) light, (d) ventilation. 



11. How do the digestive systems of the cow and horse differ? 



12. Describe the care of a work team in hot weather at hard work. 



13. Outline the care of the brood mare before foaling and for the 

 month following. 



14. Give the feed of a brood sow before and after pigging. 



15. Give the care of the pen of fattening pigs. 



16. How can you tell the age of a sheep? Describe the care of a flock 

 of breeding ewes through I lie winter. 



In the last half of I lie winter term, Sophomore year, tbe agricultural 

 students take work in dairying, twelve and one-half hours per week. Their 

 time is devoted principally to practical work in butter making, using such 



