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Only two samples of malt sprouts were analysed. These show an 

 average of 29.34 per cent, of protein. As will be noticed these two 

 samples are practically the same in composition. It must not be in- 

 ferred however, that the composition of this feeding-stuff does not vary. 

 As a matter of fact there is a very noticeable difference in the composi- 

 tion of sprouts from any two breweries. Moreover, the samples from 

 one plant frequently differ among themselves as much as the averages 

 from different plants. 



Barley. 



Three of the samples analsyed were obtained from a manufacturer, 

 and six from dealers. 



Barley fed alone is considered somewhat "heating," and if fed con- 

 tinuously is liRely to cause skin troubles. When combined with other 

 grains, however, such as oats, peas, and so forth, it gives good results. 

 The table of analysis shows that the digestibile protein is lower in barley 

 than in oats and considerably higher than in corn. The carbohydrates, 

 on the other hand, exceed those of the oats and fall below those in corn. 

 Barley has also less oil than either of the two grains mentioned. When 

 mixed with oats and ground previous to feeding, it is considered an ex- 

 cellent constituent of a ration for dairy cows. Some authorities claim 

 that it has an influence on the quantity of the milk and butter. The 

 impression appears to be prevalent among certain farmers of the Province 

 that barley fed alone is poisonous. This statement will be given little 

 credence by the majority of those who have had any experience in feeding 

 the grain. It is true, as before stated, that barley is considered some- 

 what heating and may produce skin trouble, but that it is a poison is cer- 

 tainly not the case. The experience of prominent feeders, both in Eng- 

 land and the United States, and in Europe "(it is used extensively in the 

 latter place for the producton of pork)" will allow us to regard barley 

 meal as a very valuable component of a ration for farm animals. 



Dried Molasses Beet Pulp. 



This feeding-stuff consists of dried molasses and the pulp which re- 

 mains as a residue from the manufacture of sugar from sugar beets. We 

 have conducted a series of digestion experiments with this material and 

 find it to be good feed for parties who do not have sufficient coarse feed 

 for their stock; but beet pulp, like the coarse feeds of the farm should 

 be supplemented by materials rich in protein. The writer is inclined to 

 believe that the price asked for this material at the factory is altogether 

 too high, and when the price is increased by the cost of transportation 

 for long distance, the expense is certain to greatly over balance the gains. 

 Whether, therefore, it will prove to be an economical feed depends upon 

 the price asked for it and the cost of the coarser home grown feeding 

 stuffs. Beet pulp must be regarded purely as a substitute for the 

 coarse fodders of the farm, and should be fed with caution to young 

 stock. 



