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(5) In three tests with 90 pigs, a ration containing 9 parts 

 of corn to 1 part of alfalfa proved more profitable than corn 

 alone. 



(6) When the alfalfa comprised only one-tenth of the ration, 

 chopped alfalfa and alfalfa meal gave almost the same gains, 

 but the chopped alfalfa proved more profitable owing to its 

 lower cost. 



(7) In three tests with 90 hogs, the feeding of corn with 

 alfalfa hay in a rack gave very similar returns to feeding 9 

 parts of corn mixed with 1 part of chopped alfalfa, with the 

 difference in favor of rack feeding. 



(8) The results of 5 years' indicate that for fattening 

 hogs the way to feed alfalfa most satisfactorily is to feed it 

 without grinding or chopping. 



(9) In these tests 50 pounds of hay were worth more in 

 the ration than a bushel of corn. 



(10) The rations used in these tests are ranked in order 

 of merit as follows : 



1st. Corn and alfalfa hay in a rack. 



2d. 9 parts corn and 1 part chopped alfalfa. 



3d. 9 parts corn and 1 part alfalfa meal. 



4th. Corn alone. 



5th. 3 parts corn and 1 part alfalfa meal. 



6th. 3 parts corn and 1 part chopped alfalfa. 



7th. 1 part corn and 1 part chopped alfalfa. 



8th. 1 part corn and 1 part alfalfa meal. 



(11) It is recommended to feed the finest and brightest hay 

 possible. Hogs will not eat the coarse stems. 



REVIEW. 



1. How many pounds of pork were produced from a ton of alfalfa 

 hay? How does it compare with corn? 



2. In the Kansas trials how much pork was produced per acre of 

 alfalfa? 



3. Mention three or four ways of feeding alfalfa. 



