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The value of grape marc as a feeding stuff, L. Degrully {Prog. Agr. et Vit. 

 {Ed. UEd), -21 {1900), Xo. 39, j)p. 389-392). — The composition of grape inarc or 

 pomace is quoted and information on the vahie of this material as a feeding stuff is 

 sunnnarizcd. 



The significance of carbohydrates in muscle, F. S. Lee and C. C. Harkold 

 {Science, n. ser., 11 {1900), No. 285, p. 952). — Abstract of a paper presented before 

 the New York Academy of Science, Section of Biology, May 14, 1900. 



The influence of experimental modifications of the organism on the con- 

 sumption of glucose, A. Charrin and A. Guillemonat iCompt. Rend. Acad. Sci. 

 Park, 131 {1900), No. 2, pp. 126-128). — Experiments with rabbits are reported on 

 the effect of injecting subcutaneously vegetable acids, mineral acids, and sugar 

 solutions. 



Concerning metabolism in the horse, T. Pfeiffer {Landw. Vers. Stat., 54 

 {1900), No. 1-2, pp. 101-112). — A controversial article. 



Sheep and wool: A review of the progress of American sheep husbandry, 

 J. R. Dodge ( V. S. Drpt. Agr., Rpt. 00, pp. 03,Jigx. 3). — The author reviews the his- 

 tory and development of the sheep industry in this country, tracing the history of 

 domestic wool, variations in price, and other questions of commercial importance. 



Principles of breeding, A. A. Brigham {Rhode Island Sta. Rpt. 1899, pp. 

 182-198). — A descriptive popular article on poultry breeding. 



About foods and feeding, S. Beale {Country Gent., 15 {1900), Nos. 2463, p. 305; 

 2464, P- 325). — A general article on poultry feeding. 



On the breeding, care, and agricultural value of guinea fow^l, E. S. ZtJRN 

 {Filhling's Landiv. Zig., 49 {1900), Nos. 9, pp. 337-340; 10, pp. 372-375).— X general 

 discussion. 



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Experiments -with dairy cows, F. B. Linfield ( Utah Sta. Bid. 

 68,jjj}. 167-309.) figs. 7, dgms. 9). — ^-1 study of the records of the dairy 

 herd for 5 years (pp. 167-237). — The dairy herd consisted of from 7 to 

 15 grade cows each year for the 5 years. During this time a record 

 of 23 cows for one year or more was obtained. Some of the more 

 important data are summarized in the following table: 

 Average annual record of dairy herd. 



