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[Jan. 



The coefficients obtained for l)otli sheep with the exception 

 of that for fiber agree satisfactorily. The digestibility as well 

 as the composition of this feed resembles that of oats, for which 

 it is often substituted in feeding horses. When used for this 

 purpose it would be advisable to moisten it because of its fine 

 and dry condition. 



Protena Dairy Feed. — This material is no longer found in 

 the Massachusetts market. It was composed of ground alfalfa 

 as a basis, together with cottonseed meal, wheat bv-products and 

 salt. 



Summary of Coefficients, Period XII. {Per Cent.). 



The presence of so much alfalfa gave it a relatively high fiber 

 content, and a low fiber digestibility. The digestibility of the 

 entire foodstuff is decidedly below the minimum desired for a 

 high-grade concentrate, due also to the large amount of alfalfa 

 used. 



Buffalo Creamery Feed. — This is a proprietary mixture con- 

 taining about 20 per cent, protein, 5 per cent, fat and 9 per 



