FEEDING VALUE OF ALFALFA. 



135 



Table XXXIV. — Estimated Dry and Digestible Nutrients in Average 

 Daily Rations (Pounds). 



The above results were calculated from actual analyses and average 

 digestion coefficients. The two rations do not vary greatly from each 

 other; the total digestible nutrients are about the same and Ukewise the 

 extract matter. The amount of digestible fiber in the hay ration is a httle 

 higher and the protein a httle lower. The daily protein consumption is 

 somewhat higher in the alfalfa ration. One would expect substantially 

 similar results from the two rations. Of the 2.3 pounds of digestible pro- 

 tein in the alfalfa ration, L28 pounds, or 55.8 per cent., was from the 

 alfalfa hay, and the balance of 1.02 pounds from the hay and grain. In 

 the hay ration L05 pounds, or nearly 50 per cent., of the protein was from 

 the hay, and the balance of 1.02 pounds from the grain. 



Table XXXV. — Gain or Loss in Live Weight (Pounds). 

 Alfalfa Ration. 



The cows lost somewhat in weight on both rations. 



