NATURAL STOCK FEEDS 



COMPOSITION OF SOME GRASSES 



COMPOSITION OF SOME GRAIN PLANTS 



Composition in per cent. 



Losses in Field Curing. When the leguminous plants and 

 grasses are dried too much in the field, many of the leaves 

 and delicate parts, which are rich in protein, fall off, thus de- 

 creasing the value of these classes of fodder; the palatability is 

 lessened because of the loss of the aroma. Losses occur in all 

 forage plants that are subjected to rain and cloudy weather. 

 Fermentation often sets in under these conditions and some of 

 the plant substances are lost. Rain often washes out some of 

 the ash, nitrogen free extract and protein, and darkens the color 

 of the product. Grasses suffer less than other plants in field 

 curing. Plants like corn, with thick stalks, are practically im- 

 possible to field cure without losses from fermentation. 



