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other feed used is in the dry form. They all contain much 

 water and are very succulent. Stock usually like them, and 

 they are very digestible. The effect upon the animal system 

 is very good. 



Concentrates from Grains. — ^Many of the concentrates 

 in use are made from the grains of the cereals. The various 

 products which they furnish are suited for all kinds of farm 



Fig. 209. — A modem brick silo near end of dairy bam. The cutter and pipe through 

 which cut com is blown are in place to begin filling silo. 



animals. They are easily digested and nearly all are rich 

 in the three groups of feed compounds, protein, carbohy- 

 drates, and fats. 



Corn makes up more than half of the concentrate feeds 

 used for animals in America. It is largely used for fattening 

 hogs and beef animals, and for the feeding of work animals. 

 It is rich in carbohydrates and oil, but contains very little 

 mineral matter and less protein than the small grains. 

 It is used in fattening stock. 



