12 N. H. EXPERIMENT STATION [Bulletin 209 



feed is less than one ton that instead of sending a sample 

 for analysis that the consumer write us asking our findings 

 on the last official samples of this feed which we have ana- 

 lyzed and second, that where the amount of feed is more 

 than one ton that a sample be taken from at least ten per 

 cent, of the bags in a manner that will insure its being 

 accurately representative of the whole lot. In order that 

 the analyses may be of value to the Department as well as to 

 the individual we request that the following information 

 on each sample be submitted: brand, manufacturer, ad- 

 dress, guarantee : protein, fat, carbohydrates, moisture, ash, 

 crude fiber, ingredients, dealer, address, number of bags 

 in lot, number of bags sampled, price per 100 pounds, your 

 name, address, your reason for requesting analysis. 



SOME SUGGESTIONS IN PURCHASING FEEDS. 



1. Compare the cost of feeds with their analysis even 

 within the same class and buy the feeds which offer the 

 greatest value for the dollar. 



2. Beware of misleading brand names indicating un- 

 usual feeding value. Let the analysis rather than the 

 brand name be your guide. 



3. If you grow legumes or high protein crops for 

 roughage you will need to buy less of the expensive protein 

 feeds and the feeding-stuffs which you buy will have a high- 

 er feeding value. 



4. A good feed is high in protein and fat or carbo- 

 hydrates and low in crude fiber. 



5. A poor feed is low in protein and fat and high in 

 crude fiber. 



6. If you buy a ready mixed feed be sure that it is of 

 the proper analysis to meet your needs. 



Acknowledgments are due to Mr. Michael Voyagis, 

 who assisted in making the protein and ash determina- 

 tions. 



