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HATCH EXPERIMENT STATION. 



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Oharadev of Feeds. — The first-cut hay was a mixture of 

 Kentucky blue-grass, timothy and red clover. The rowen 

 was a mixture of second growth of grass and red clover, 

 secured in good condition. The spring Ijran, gluten feed 

 and Bibby's dairy cake were of good average quality. 



Weighinf/ the Animals. — The animals were weighed for 

 three consecutive days at the beginning and end of each half 

 of the trial. 



Sampling Feeds. — The hay and rowen were sampled at 

 the beginning, middle and end of each half of the trial, dry 

 matter determinations made at once, and the several samples 

 mixed for jinalysis. The grains Avere sampled daily, and 

 preserved in glass-stoppered bottles. The cows received 

 two ounces of salt daily. 



Sampling the Milk. — The milk of each cow was sampled 

 twice daily for five consecutive days of each week, and pre- 

 served with formaline in tightly corked bottles. The method 

 of sampling consisted in mixing the freshly drawn milk with 

 an especially constructed mixer, and immediately removing 

 a small dipperful. Determinations of fat were made weekly, 

 and solids every other week. 



Daily Rations consumed (Poioids). 



