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potato flakes. Banana meal is high in starch and carbohydrates but low in 

 fiber, fat, and ash, and as the protein content is not large it should be fed in con- 

 junction with protein-rich feeds. The principal ash constituents are calcium and 

 phosphorus. 



Pork production under California conditions, J. I. Thompson (California 

 8ta. Bill. 237, pp. 559-580, figs. 15). — This is a popular account dealing with the 

 breeds and types of market hogs, buildings, the selection and management of 

 breeding stock, feeding trials with various rations composed of California feed- 

 ing stuffs, and minor diseases and treatments. 



In an experiment "to ascertain whether or not hogs of the conformation de 

 sired by packers, when fed a grain ration continually until properly finished, 

 would bring a relatively higher price than hogs showing less finish," 2 lots of 

 38 pigs were fed various proportions of rolled barley, alfalfa, and molasses. The 

 lot receiving the greater amount of barley, together with an addition of skim 

 milk, weighed 4,040 lbs., sold for 9.125 cts. per pound, and dressed out 80.7 per 

 cent, while the other lot weighed 2,925 lbs., sold for 8.805 cts. per pound, and 

 dressed out 78.7 per cent. The barley marketed by feeding to the first lot 

 brought 33 cts. per 100 lbs. more than that fed the other lot. 



Desirable rations for sows, nursing pigs, and for growing market pigs are 

 presented. 



Prague hams — meat prices, J. I. Brittain {Daily Cons, and Trade Rpts. 

 [U. S.], 16 {1913), No. 195, pp. 103 J,, 1035).— Axi. account of the curing of hams 

 in Prague. The hams coming from prime animals about one year old are soaked 

 in brine for 6 weeks and afterwards hung in beechwood smoke for about 8 

 hours. The meat is said to have a fine flavor and to be veiy tender. 



The horse, R. P. Meysey-Thompson {London, 1911, pp. XII +436, pis. 30, 

 figs. Ji2). — This is a very comprehensive work on the origin and development of 

 the different types of modern-day horses. Chapters are devoted to the selec- 

 tion, care, management, and training of the horse. 



Moorland ponies, T. Palmer and A. C. Makdon {Jour. Roy. Ayr. 8oc. Eng- 

 land, 13 {1912), pp. 38-^6, figs. 2).— This is an account of the history, breed 

 characteristics, and utility value of Dartmoor and Esmoor ponies. 



Improvement of Mountain and Moorland breeds of ponies, A. Cecil et al. 

 (Lohdon: Bd. Agr. and Fisheries, 1912, pp. Ifl). — This is a report of a commit- 

 tee appointed to investigate the history, breeding, economic value, and impor- 

 tance of the Mountain and Moorland breeds of ponies, and to advise as to the 

 measures to be adopted for their improvement. The committee's recommenda- 

 tions include the registration and recognition of these breeds, the awarding of 

 premiums, the encouragement of more extensive use of pony-bred stallions, and 

 the minimizing of inbreeding. 



Government horse breeding in France and Hung'ary, S. Borden {Jour. 

 U. S. Cavalry Assoc, 24 {1913), No. 97, pp. 4S-6J,, figs. //).— An account of gov- 

 ernment methods of encouraging improved horse breeding in these countries. 



Horse industry in Alg'iers, G. Trouette {Gouvt. Oen. Alg6rie, Dir. Agr., 

 Inform. Agr. Bui. 15, 1913, pp. 64, figs. S). — An account of the horse-breeding 

 industry in Algiers with special reference to government encouragement of 

 improved breeding. 



Farm poultry, G. C. Watson {Neto York and London, 1912, rev. and enl., 

 pp. X+369. figs. 104)- — This volume treats of poultry raising as a business and 

 discusses the various breeds of fowls with regard to their utility purposes. The 

 raising of ducks, geese, turkeys, guineas, peafowls, and pigeons for market pur- 

 poses is considered. 



Poultry notes, A. F. Rolf {Georgia Sta. Bid. 102, pp. 265-291. figs. 7).— 

 This bulletin describes the construction of inexpensive poultry houses, and in- 



