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lege and the managers of experiment farms tliroughout the State, describing 

 the methods of horse feeding in use at these stations. The Information given 

 is of an entirely practical nature, outlining the rations fed and the methods of 

 care and management, including notes on the treatment of horses for colic. 



Horse feeding- experiments with dried beer yeast, O. von Czadek (Ztschr. 

 Landw. Vcrfiuch.sw. Ostcrr., 16 (1913), Xo. 0, pp. 870-889) .—Th\s product proved 

 to be a palatable laxative feed, and especially adaptable as a supplement to oat 

 feeding. 



Cotton-seed meal as a feed for laying" hens, J. K. Morrison (Mississippi Sta. 

 Bui. J 62, pp. 11, figs. 9). — This bulletin is a preliminary report of experiments 

 in progress. Results of months' work tend to show " that cotton-seed meal 

 used as the chief source of protein is palatable to fowls, and that when fed 

 judiciously on it they will produce eggs; that hens fed on cotton-seed meal will 

 produce eggs when eggs are highest in price: that as far as can be determined 

 the general condition of the cotton-seed meal-fed fowls seems just as good as 

 the condition of those fed on beef scrap; that the tendency was to loose flesh 

 and not get overfat, although the fovN^ls were allowed access to the feed at all 

 times; and that there is a good margin of profit from hens when given a 

 properly balanced ration." 



Poultry notes, 1911-1913, R. Pearl {Maine Sta. Bui. 216, pp. 14I-I68, figs. 

 9). — ^This bulletin includes a general consideration of the following items: The 

 value, method of preservation, and economical use of hen manure; plans for 

 the construction of a concrete manure shed costing approximately $185; the 

 value and method of construction of a crematory for dead poultry; the making 

 of an improved range feed trough ; methods for the protection of poultry against 

 hawks, crows, rats, and other natural enemies ; and the value and method of 

 providing green feed for poultry. 



The results of technical studies relating to the formation of the esf; and 

 previously reported from another source (E. S. R., 26, p. 670) are given. 



Mardi Gras poultry in France, E. Brown {Country Gent., 18 {1913), No. 42, 

 pp. 1543, 1544, fi98. 3). — The author describes the preparation of fancy poultry 

 for the ]Mardi Gras festival of France. The Bresse fowl stands in highest 

 favor, being a light-boned bird with excellent fattening qualities and of a deli- 

 cate flavor. La Fleche is a larger and somewhat heavier boned breed, but car- 

 ries abundant meat, which is of a fine texture. Du Mans stands next in favor, 

 being fine and white of skin, abundantly fleshed, and of excellent quality. The 

 Creveceur fowl is compact, broad, and deep, but lacking in quality. The Courtes 

 Pattes fowl is a delicacy, largely because of its quality, texture, and fine flavor. 



Breeders' and cockers' guide, F. R. Glover {Lisle, N. Y., 1913, pp. 109, 

 figs. 7). — This booklet treats of the breeding, feeding, care, and management of 

 the breeds of poultry used for fighting and pit purposes. 



The national standard squab book, E. C. Rice {Boston, 1913, 4- ^d., pp. 

 4I6, figs. 200). — This is a practical manual giving complete directions for the 

 installation and management of a squab plant. 



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Some practical results of feeding" experiments, J. B. Lindsey {Massaeliu- 

 setts Sta. Rpt. 1912, pt. 2, pp. 56-64). — Dairy cows were fed a ration of hay. 

 bran, gluten feed, and raw potatoes, the latter being fed in increasing amounts 

 of from 10 to 50 lbs. per day. The addition of potatoes in 2 out of 3 cases 

 not only checked the natural shrinkage in milk yield but actually increased 

 the flow. It is concluded from these experiments that when potatoes are cut 

 and fed in amounts up to 25 lbs. per head daily they in no way affect the 



