COCOANUT MEAL. 



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Our particular sample contained rather less protein and fiber 

 and more extract matter than the average of German samples. 

 The latter, according to Kellner/ are sold on a guarantee of 

 18 per cent, protein and 12 per cent. fat. The gluten feed with 

 which cocoanut meal is compared shows less ash and fat, rather 

 more protein, and decidedly more starchy matter. The oil in 

 the cocoanut meal very soon becomes rancid, and is converted 

 largely into free fatty acids, giving a slightly unpleasant odor 

 and taste. 



2. Digestibility of Cocoanut Meat,. 



One experiment was conducted with two sheep, with the fol- 

 lowing results : — 



Applying these coefiicients to the analyses, we find the fol- 

 lowing amounts digestible in 2,000 pounds: — 



Ash, . 

 Protein, 

 Fiber, . 



Extract matter, 

 Fat, . 



Total, . 



Gluten Feed 



for 

 Compariaon. 



1,578.5 



It appears from the above results that the gluten feed fur- 

 nishes about 100 pounds more digestible nutrients in 1 ton than 

 the cocoanut meal. If, however, the fat in each case is con- 



' Die Ernahrung d. Landw. Nutzthiere, p. 359. 

 - Organic matter. 



