690 EXPERIMENT STATION RECORD. 



At the close of the feeding test a lamb from each of the lots, except that fed corn 

 and flaxseed was slaughtered. The lamb fed barley gave the largest percentage of 

 dressed weight (68 lbs.) and meat of the best quality. The lamb fed flaxseed and 

 alfalfa hay was rated next as regards weight of dressed carcass, "but the meat was 

 very dark colored and on that account not satisfactory, although it had a very fine 

 flavor." The weight of the caul fat of this lamb was very high owing to the heavy 

 flaxseed feeding. No urinary troubles were noted as a result of feeding flaxseed from 

 which the oil had not been expressed. 



According to the author, the investigation shows that "alfalfa and corn and alfalfa 

 and barley are very nearly equal in feeding value, if they can be obtained at the same 

 price. In fact, judging from the general condition of the lambs during the experi- 

 ment, as well as from the gains made, barley is preferable to corn for feeding in con- 

 junction with alfalfa. 



"The ration composed of alfalfa, corn, turnips, and flaxseed evidently closely 

 approaches in value the two just named. The alfalfa and flaxseed ration ... is 

 of doubtful value where corn or barley can be obtained cheaply and without long 

 hauls. But feeders at points over 10 miles from a railroad who can combine farm- 

 ing with feeding might find it profitable to use flaxseed instead of grain. Flax is a 

 native of the State, growing wild in places, and cultivated varieties yield well. 



"Alfalfa, flaxseed, and turnips would make a good ration for a farmer feeder who 

 could not obtain corn or barley cheaply." 



The tests with flaxseed and barley have been noted from another publication (E. 

 S. R., 17, p. 585). 



Lamb feeding- in the San Luis Valley [Breeder's Gaz., 48 {1905), No. 8, pp. 310, 

 311, fig. 1). — The successful use of pea-vine hay for fattening lambs is spoken of. 



Notes on the Angora goat industry, G. F. Thompson (U. S. Dept. Agr., Bur. 

 Anim. Indus. Rpt. 1904, pp. 894-399, pi. 1) . — The author's official report as juror for 

 Angora goats for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition is given, as well as information 

 regarding the importation of mohair and Angora goat skins, Angora goats in Porto 

 Rico and Cuba, and other current topics relating to the Angora goat industry. The 

 export duty of £100, which is levied on Angora goats in South Africa, the author 

 notes, practically prohibits their exportation from that country. 



A consideration of mohair and mohair growing, with notes on observa- 

 tions in South Africa, G. A. Hoekle ( U. S. Dept. Agr., Bur. Anim. Indus. Rpt. 

 1904, pp. 400-405, pis. 2) . — Factors which constitute quality in South African mohair, 

 the characteristics of the fleece of South African Angora goats, and other related 

 topics are discussed on the basis of personal experience and observation. 



Practical Angora goat raising, C. P. Bailey (San Jose, Cal.: C. P. Bailey & 

 Sons Co., 1905, pp. 97, pi. 1, figs. 21). — The feeding, breeding, care, and management 

 of Angora goats, the quality of goat mutton, and related topics are taken up. 



Proceedings of the horse industry congress, J. M. de Lagorsse ( Compt. Rend. 

 Cong. Hippique, 1905, pp. 163). — This volume contains a report of the proceedings of 

 the congress held in Paris, June 23 and 24, 1905, for the purpose of considering horses 

 and the horse industry, the papers presented at the meetings, with discussions, and 

 related matters. 



Fattening draft horses, J. W. Coverdale (Breeders' Gaz., 48 (1905), No. 25, pp. 

 1310, 1311). — The essential points to be considered in feeding draft horses for the 

 market, according to the author, are the selection of animals of good type and con- 

 stitutional vigor, starting the grain ration carefully, the selection of a suitable ration 

 when on full feed, toning up the system by giving a little saltpeter and glauber salts, 

 abundance of clean bedding and quarters, and careful grooming and sufficient exer- 

 cise before selling. 



"The amount of each feed should be according to the appetite of the horse. . . . 

 A heavy horse on full feed will eat about 18 ears of corn twice a day, 15 qts. of oats 

 and bran mixed, and about 10 lbs. of hay." 



