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EXi'EULMEXT STATION. 



[Jan. 



(c) DlgcsiiblHiij. 

 One hundred puunda contain: — 



Pounds. 



l^rotein, 20.1 



Fiber, 12.2 



Extract matter, 36.6 



Fat, 1.1 



Total, 



70.0 



The sprouts have a relatively high digestibility and a net 

 energy value of 5G.4, just about equivalent to that for brewers' 

 dried grains. 



{d) The Use of Malt Sprouts. 



Malt sprouts are at present used in considerable quantities 

 as a component of many proprietary dairy feeds. They are 

 particularly suited for dairy animals and for fattening cattle. 



For Dairy Coivs. — This station compared malt sprouts with 

 gluten feed, using four animals in two three-week periods. The 

 malt-sprout ration gave as satisfactory results as did the gluten- 

 feed ration. Foreign investigators state that they are valued 

 for milk production because of the stimulating effect of the 

 amido bodies (and perhaps, also, of the betain and cholin which 

 they contain) u])ou the mannnary glands. If over 2 pounds 

 daily are fed, it is advisable to mix them with water, otherwise 

 digestive disturbances may result. Fed in dry condition in 

 any considerable amount they are likely to be refused by many 

 animals. 



T. 

 100 pounds malt sprouts. 

 100 pounds corn meal. 

 100 pounds cottonseed meal. 

 Mix and feed 7 pounds (7 to 8 

 quarts) daily. 



III. 



3 pounds (.5 quai'ts) malt sprouts. 

 2 pounds (3V2 quarts) brewers' 



grains. 

 2 pounds (1^2 quarts) fine niid- 



dlinc's. 



II. 



100 pounds malt sprouts. 

 125 pounds rye feed. 



75 pounds cottonseed meal. 

 Mix and feed 7 pounds (7 to 8 

 quarts) daily. 



IV. 



3 pounds (5 quarts) malt sprouts. 

 2 pounds (2 quarts) hominy 



meal. 

 2 ]iounds (11/2 quarts) cottonseed 



meal. 



