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dairy cows, as the butyric ucid silage has a tendency to t^int the milk and 

 butter. In preliminary experiments in inoculating the silage with lactic acid 

 bacteria it was found that such inoculation appears to improve the keeping 

 qualities of the silage, although all lactic acid cultures do not act alike. Even 

 at a relatively low temperature it is possible to make excellent silage by such 

 inoculation. 



[Ensilage experiments with, lactic acid culture], T. Remn and F. Weiske 

 (Bl. Zuclcerruhcnbau, 21 {191J,), Nos. 11, pp. 168-173; 13, pp. 201, 202).— In 

 these studies it was found that the inoculation of ensiled beets, or of clover hay, 

 with a specially prepared lactic acid culture materially increased the acidity 

 of the silage, facilitated the fermentation process, and improved the quality 

 of the silage. 



A new process of preparing potatoes for acid ensilage with pure cultures 

 of lactic bacteria, G. Foth (Ztschr. Spiritusindus., 37 (191^), No. 8, p. 103, 

 flg. 1; alts, in Intcrnat. Inst. Agr. [Rome], Mo. Bui. Ayr. Intel, and Plo/nt 

 Diseases, 5 {lOlJf), No. 5, pp. 693, 69Jf, fig. 1). — This process consists in the 

 addition of a lactic ferment to equal amounts of steamed, potatoes and cold 

 grated potatoes thoroughly mixed at 55° C. (131° F.). After this mixture is 

 thoroughly kneaded and the ferment evenly distributed, the mass is discharged 

 into a wagon. Other hashed forage, such as mangel leaves and potato haulm, 

 may be added to acidify the steamed potatoes, and when available, brewers' 

 grains may be substituted for the grated potatoes. 



Agriculture in Argentina, A. Hermes and H. Holtmeiee-Schombeeg {Ber. 

 Landw. Reichsamte Innern, No. 29 (1913), pp. 125-267). — With reference to live 

 stock in Argentina tables are given showing the development since 1888. It is 

 stated that the Province of Buenos Aires possesses more than one-third of all 

 the cattle, one-third of the horses, and nearly one-third of the sheep and pigs 

 of the Republic. The live stock has been greatly improved by the introduction 

 of pure-bred stock from Europe and the United States. Tables are given show- 

 ing the number and value of stock imported from various countries. 



In the importation of horses, Thoroughbreds are the only type of light horse 

 which has acquired a real importance in Argentina. The acclimatization of the 

 Hackney was highly successful, and large numbers are bred on the best estan- 

 cias. Among the heavy draft horses, Clydesdales, Shires, and Percherons are 

 popular. Other breeds have been introduced and all seem to give satisfaction. 



Among the cattle the breeds rank in popularity as follows : Shorthorn, Here- 

 ford, and Aberdeen-Angus. The beef-producing types are the most prevalent. 

 Large numbers of sheep have been imported from England, France, and Ger- 

 many, principally the Rambouillet and Lincoln breeds, the latter being crossed 

 with Merinos. Neither the long wool breeds, aside from the Lincolns, nor the 

 Down breeds have made much progress. 



It is stated that the total number of dairy farms has greatly increased in the 

 past few years, but that the industry is still in its early stages. Typical farms 

 are described and a bibliography is appended. 



The Flemish breed of cattle, H. Raquet (Vie Agr. et Rurale, 3 (1914), No. 

 24, pp. 673-676, figs. 2). — An account of the breed characteristics and utility 

 value of this breed of cattle. The average annual milk production is given as 

 between 3,500 and 5,000 kg., containing ordinarily 4.5 per cent fat. In addition 

 to its milking capacity the breed is well adapted for beef production. 



Red Flemish cattle, H. Raquet (Ann. Gembloiw, 24 (1914), No. 2, pp. 81- 

 102, 2)1. 9; ahs. in Internat. Inst. Agr. [Rome], Mo. Bui. Agr. Intel, and Plant 

 Diseases, 5 (1914), No. 6, pp. 790, 791).— It is stated that as milkers these cattle 

 are almost equal to the Dutch breed when under a favorable system of manage- 



