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On cellulose digestion in domestic animals, A. Scheunert (Brrliii. Ticiiirztl. 

 WHiiisclir., ^6 (1910), AVj. J, />/j. 113, ll'i). — A continuation of work previously 

 noted (E. S. R.. 22, p. 474). In 3 series of experiments tlie'autlaor collected 

 tbe secretion from tlie salivarj^ glands of sheep and found tliat in no case was it 

 able to digest cellulose after remaining in the thermostat for several days. 



On the digestion of cellulose, G. Seilliere {Compt. Rend. Soc. Biol. [I'diis], 

 6S (fUlO). Xo. .i. III). 101-109). — A report is given of experiments in treating 

 cotton fibers with caustic soda, potash, and other reagents and then digesting 

 with the fluid obtained from the alimentary tract of Hclic itomat'm. The 

 author suggests the possibility of using these reagents for rendering stock 

 feeds more digestible. 



Analyses of maize products, E. Gudeman (A&.s. in Science, n. ser., 13 (1910). 

 A'o. 7.''/. />. 308). — Analyses of maize products during the last 5 years are 

 reported, showing changes in the composition of these products, especially as 

 to ash. acidity, sulpliites, arsenic, and metallic impurities. The effect of 

 federal and state food laws on the composition of these products is discussed. 



Soy beans, powder, and oil cake, E. Collin (Ann. Falsif., 3 {1910), Ao. 15, 

 pp. 19-.2'f, /igv. 2). — A description is given of the external, microscopic, and 

 chemical chai'acters of soy beans, powder, and oil cake. 



Feeding stuff inspection (Maine Sta. Off. Insp. 20, pp. 29-36). — Analyses 

 are reported of cotton-seed meal, cotton-seed feed. linseed meal, gluten feed, 

 distillers' grains, wheat oflfals, beef scraps, molasses feed, oat feed, alfalfa meal, 

 pea hull meal, and mixed feeds. 



Inspection of commercial feed stuffs, P. H. Smith and J, C. Reed (Masfni- 

 chm^etts Sta. Bui. 132, pp. 3-6'-'/). — This bulletin contains analyses of commer- 

 cial feeding stulfs found on the market during the year 19(H), together with 

 comments on the results of the inspection. The special topics discussed are 

 the occurrence of weed seeds in feeding stuffs, the weight of sacked feeds, 

 and complete rations for dairy stock. There is a tabulated list of the whole- 

 sale prices of feeding stuffs for the year, and an open letter about low grade 

 by-products, by J. B. Lindsey. 



Inspection and analyses of commercial feeding stuffs, W. F. Hand et al. 

 { Mixsisxiitpi Sta. Bill. 133, pp. Ji-31). — Analyses of commercial feeding stuft's, 

 chiefly wheat and rice by-products and mixed feeds, are reported. 



Concentrated feeding stuffs and fertilizers licensed for sale in Wisconsin, 



1909, F. W. AVoLL (Wiseon.^in Sta. .Spec. Bill., 1909, Apr., pp. /i).— This con- 

 tains a list of manufacturers of concentrated commercial feeding stuffs and 

 commercial fertilizers that have obtained state licenses for their respective 

 brands for the calendar year ended December 31, li)()9. 



Concentrated feeding stuffs and fertilizers licensed for sale in Wisconsin, 



1910, F. W. Woi.L ( iri.veoy(.s//( Sta. Circ. Inform. 11, pi). 12). — This contains a 

 similar list for the calendar year ending December 31, 1910. 



Registered feeding stuffs (Kansas Sta. Feeding Stuffs Bills. J. 6, 7, 8, 9, pp. 

 j} each). — These monthly bulletins contain the names of the feeds registered 

 in the State from November, 1909, to March, 1910. for the year ending June 

 30. 1910, 



Notices of judgment ( U. 8. Dept. Agr., Notices of Judgment 219-223, pp. 2 

 each; 228, 229. p. I each; 230, 231, pp. 2 cr/c7( ) .—These have to do with the 

 adulteration of milk, misbranding of condensed milk, and the adulteration and 

 niisbi-anding of bran and stock food. 



The dairy calf at meal time, I). H. Otis (Wisconsin sta. Iliil. 192. pp. 3-l'i. 

 PVi- -'i). — This bulletin cunlains information for the practical farmer on feeding 



