922 EXPERIMENT STATION RECORD. 



Yorkshire pigs were divided into 2 uuiform lots. Lot 1 was fed a mix- 

 ture of equal parts by measure of ground barley, rye, aud wheat, and 

 wheat brau soaked in cold water for an average of 30 hours; lots 2 and 

 4, a ration composed of equal parts by weight of the grain mixture fed 

 to lot 1 and ground wheat soaked in cold water for an average of 30 

 hours; and lots 3 and 5 equal parts by weight of the same grain mix- 

 ture as lot 1 and ground buckwheat soaked in cold water for an average 

 of 30 hours. The results are tabulated. 



Lot 1 consumed 3.44 lbs. of food per pound of gain ; lot 2, 3.48 ; lot 3, 

 3.79; lot 4, 4.0G; and lot 5, 4.24. The pigs were sold and slaughtered, 

 and the live weight, dressed weight, and shrinkage are given for each lot. 



The conclusion is reached that feeding a ration consisting of one-half 

 ground buckwheat is not a cause of soft sides. ''The percentage of 

 shrinkage, from fasted weight to dressed weight 24 hours after killing, 

 was 2.4G per cent less in the pigs fed on the grain mixture and ground 

 buckwheat than in the pigs fed on the grain mixture and ground 

 wheat.'' 



The value of skim milk as a food for young and growing pigs was 

 also tested with 3 lots. Lot 1, consisting of 1 crossbred Yorkshire and 

 Tamworth and 2 crossbred Tamworth and Berkshire grade pigs, 

 was fed a mixture of equal parts by measure of ground barley, rye, 

 and wheat, and wheat bran soaked in cold water for an average of 30 

 hours. Lot 2, consisting of 1 crossbred Yorkshire and Tamworth pigs 

 and 3 crossbred Tamworth and Berkshire grade pigs, was fed half as 

 much of the same grain ration as the i)receding lot and as much skim 

 milk as they would consume in addition. Lot 3, consisting of 5 cross- 

 bred Berkshire and Yorksliire pigs, was fed on wheat shorts soaked in 

 cold water for an average of 30 hours, and 30 lbs. of skim milk per day 

 in addition. The results are expressed in tabular form. 



"From these tests, from the tests in 1894, and from our experience in feeding 

 young pigs, it appears that — 



"(1) Skim milk may form the largest part of the feed of young and growing pigs 

 with advantage and economy; 



"(2) For the fattening of swine weighing on the average over 100 lbs. each, 

 live weight, it is economical to give an allowance of skim milk not exceeding 5 

 lbs. per head per day ; 



"(3) In every case the swine fed with part of their ration of skim milk were 

 lustier, more vigorous, and of a more healthy appearance than swine fed wholly on a 

 ration for gain." 



Report of poultry manager, A. G. Gilbert {Canada Exptl. Farms 

 Bpt. 1895, pp. 233-247, fig. 5).— The author discusses at some length the 

 different markets for eggs and the cause and prevention of bad eggs 

 being placed on the market. The rations fed during the winter of 

 1894-'95 are described in detail and the number of eggs laid by the hens 

 of each breed is given. 



The morning ration consisted of a warm mash composed of ground 

 wheat, oats, and barley or rye, and bran. Sometimes only 3 of the 



