DIVISION OF FOODS AND FEEDING. 



The Examination of Cattle and Poultry Foods. 



JOSEPH B. LINDSEY.* 



CONTENTS. 



Introducing Bulletin No. H2. 

 Standards for Cattle and Poultry Foods. 

 Chemical Examination of Cattle and Poultry Foods, 

 Explanation and Discussion of the Results. 

 Concentrated Information for Busy Farmers. 

 Proprietary and Home Mixed Grain Rations. 

 Market Prices of Cattle Foods for 1906. 

 Weight vs. Measure of Cattle Foods, 



INTRODUCING BULLETIN No. 112. 



This bulletin is published in accordance with the Acts and 

 Resolves of Massachusetts for 1903, Chapter 122. During the year 

 1906 the inspector has collected 703 samples of feeds in 124 differ- 

 ent towns. The results herein reported were obtained from samples 

 collected mostly during the months of August, September and Oct- 

 tober and represent what might be termed the Autumn collection. 

 In some instances the analytical data secured from samples collected 

 earlier in the year is also given. Because of the limited funds 

 available it is not possible to publish more than one regular feed bul- 

 letin annually; hence general and special circulars, private letters 

 and newspaper contributions are sent whenever it is deemed neces- 

 sary. Most of the concentrates offered are properly guaranteed, 

 and the disposition of the majority of local dealers is to conform to 



*With the co-operation of E. B. Holland, P. H. Smith and L. S. Walker. 



