1894.] 



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Digestible Matter in the xihove Rations. 

 [Ounces.] 



It will be noticed that Lot I, was fed with one exception 

 more protein than Lot II., thus giving the narrow ration. 

 The total amount of digestible organic matter, however, 

 remained essentially the same during each parallel period. 

 During the second feeding period both lots consumed more 

 feed daily than at any other time. 



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. 



