1894.] 



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Points to be Noticed in Above. 



1. The actual composition of the different rations and 

 the general proportion which the nitrogenous matter bears 

 to the non-nitrogenous, i. e., the nutritive ratio. 



2, Notice how both the total and net cost of the different 

 rations differ, and that wherever a considerable quantity of 

 hay is fed the cost of the ration increases. 



Summary of Cost of the Above-stated Average Daily Fodder 



Rations. 

 [Cents.] 



* Allowing ninety-two per cent, of the fertilizing ingredients of the feed to be 

 recovered in the manure. % 



Gain required, per Day in Pounds of Live Weight to cover Cost 



of Feed. 



Cost of Feed per Pound of Live Weight gained. 

 [Cents] 



