762 EXPERIMENT STATION RECORD. 



pp. Jt5-56). — A suiumary of data in wbicli the feeding value of beet tops and 

 beet leaves is pointed out. 



Ensiling beets and beet pulp, L. Malpeaux (>S'oe. Aliment. Ratioim. Betail, 

 Coviptc Rendu 10. Cong., 1906, pp. 9--'f3). — The experiments reported and dis- 

 cussed bave to do with the ensiling of I)eets and l)eet products, tbe extent and 

 character of tbe losses sustained, and related topics. 



According to tbe author, v^'bole beets wben ensiled may be kept in good con- 

 dition, but, if kept for a long time, sustain a considerable loss, partly owing to 

 the fermentation of carbohydrates and partly to tbe oxidation of organic 

 material, which is transformed into carbon dioxid and volatilized. Cellulose is 

 not the seat of such changes. Nitrogenous material is not lost, but becomes 

 differently distributed, tbe albumins diminishing and tbe nonalbuminoid coni- 

 ])ounds increasing. 



Sliced beets, chopped beets, and beet pulp sustain large losses wben ensiled 

 and mixing some absorptive material, like chopped bay, with the beet products 

 does not remedy tbe matter. Drying is regarded as preferable for the cboi)i)ed 

 beets. In tbe case of tbe beet pulp, in the author's opinion, as much as possil)le 

 should be fed while it is fresh. 



Our lupines as a feeding stufE for farnx animals (BoJ- Soe. Af/r. Me.i'ietnui. 

 SI (1907), Nej. .j, pp. 83-86). — Analyses of lui>ines are given and the feeding 

 value of these legumes discussed. 



Gram as a stock feed (Rhodesian A(;r. Jeuir.. '/ {]9()6). No. 1. pp. 56, .>?"). — 

 Gram (Ciccr arietininn) is regarded in India as next to oats as a feed for horses, 

 mules, sheep, and donkeys. It should not be fed until it is at least a month old 

 and as it is very bard it should not be given whole to animals unless soaked. 



"The morning and midday rations should soak all night, and the evening feed 

 from early morning until required." The soaked material should be allowed to 

 drain for half an hour before feeding, otherwise horses will sweat badly. Gram 

 may also be ground, and in this case should be soaked for an hour and a half 

 before feeding. " This softens the grain without causing it to ferment. Ground 

 gram should never be soaked like the whole grain, as it ferments in the stomach 

 when this is done, which means death to the horse or any other animal." Ten 

 lbs. of gram per day is regarded as an ample ration for the small Rhodesian 

 horses and is the amount fed to cavalry horses in India. Salt should always be 

 fed with gram. 



Grape marc as a feeding stuff, H. Astruc and E. Boucoiran {Rev. Vit., 

 26 {1906), ,Vo. 613, pp. .>/.)-.T,2.,^). — On the basis of e.xperieuce and a summary of 

 data recorded l>y otlier investigators, tbe feeding value of grape mare is pointed 

 out. 



Congress for the rational feeding of farm animals, jjroceedings (»s'oc. 

 Aliment. Ration n. Betail, CoiniJte Rendu 10. Cong., 1906, pp. 57-86). — Routine 

 business was transacted and papers were presented and discussed, among which 

 were the following : The Use of Forage Crops which Generate Hydrocyanic Acid 

 and tbe Seeds of Indian Yetch for Feeding Stuffs, by Mallevre, and The Employ- 

 ment of Denatured Sugar as a Feeding StufE for Farm Animals, by Vivien. The 

 author designated a mixture of sugar with a concentrated feed like corn meal 

 and salt as " denatured sugar." 



Types and breeds of farm animals, C. S. Plumb {Ncir York and Lojidrjii: 

 Ginn d Co., 1906, pp. X-{-563, pi. 1, figs. 256). — This important volume, which 

 is designed for the needs of live stock students, discusses breeds of horses, asses, 

 mules, cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs. The better luiown breeds are discussed in 

 moi'e detail than those which are less well known, and a number of the breeds in- 

 eluded, for instance, tbe ass, nude, and tbe Angora and milch goats, have not 



