INCREASE 



2OI 



In addition to the meadow hay, about 40 Ibs. of roots are 

 required for maintenance ; the " starch " corresponding to the 

 dynamic energy of the remainder is available for fattening. 

 As a whole, the ration is not very well balanced ; it contains 

 a slight excess of protein, and a not inconsiderable deficiency 

 of non-nitrogenous nutrients. This could be rectified by 

 addition of J Ib. of molasses or similar food. 



RATION III. 



The proportions of fine and coarse fodders in this ration 

 are very well adjusted. The only fault that can be found in 

 regard to composition is the unnecessarily large amount of 

 protein in the fattening portion. This would not be entirely 

 wasted, but a slight pecuniary saving might be effected by 

 using a larger quantity of maize and less cake. 



It may be questioned whether it is wise to feed so large a 

 quantity of watery food to fattening oxen; but judged by the 



