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CHAPTER IX 



FOODS 



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Composition of Cattle Foods. Nature of Carbohydrates, 

 Fat, Proteins, Fibre, Ash. Processes of Digestion in 

 the Animal Body. Digestibility. Character of various 

 Concentrated Foods, Cereals, Roots, Straw, and Hay. 

 Valuation of Feeding Stuffs . . . .169 



CHAPTER X 



THE UTILISATION OF FOOD BY THE ANIMAL 



Food as a Source of Energy. Heat Value of various 

 Foods. Energy consumed in Digestion and In- 

 ternal Work. Maintenance Rations. Feeding for 

 Rapid Work or Increase of Weight. Amount of Food 

 required for a given Amount of Work. Nitrogenous 

 Materials required to repair Tissue Waste. Minimum 

 of Protein necessary . . . . .185 



CHAPTER XI 



FOOD REQUIRED BY THE GROWING AND 

 FATTENING ANIMAL 



Composition of Lean and Fat Animals. Food required to 

 produce a given Increase of Live Weight. Starch 

 Values of Foods. Albuminoid Ratio. Food Rations 

 for various Purposes, based upon Starch Values . 207 



CHAPTER XII 



FARMYARD MANURE 



Composition of Animal Excretions. Litter. Changes 

 taking place during the Making and Storage of 



