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Journal of Agricultural Research 



Vol. III. No. 6 



T.\BLE V. — Influence of individuality of cattle on losses of chemical energy 



The three animals used in experiment 208 had been subjected to 

 different previous treatment, steer D having received almost from birth 

 a restricted quantity of feed, steer E a ration ample to support normal 

 growth, and steer C as heavy feeding as practicable. In the periods on 

 the medium and light rations of alfalfa hay these animals showed slight 

 differences in their digestive powers in the order named, the average 



