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The nutrients in the rations were practically identical, and amply 

 sufficient for cows of an average weight of 950 pounds and producing 

 18 pounds of milk daily. In fact, it is thought the cows would have 

 done as well on ^4 pound less protein daily. 



HERD GAIN IN LIVE WEIGHT. 



Character- of Ratioii. 



Pounds. 



M alt sprouts 42 



Gluten feed 68 



A slight gain in weight is noted in both periods, the difference 

 being of little consequence. 



HERD YIELD OF MILK AND MILK INGREDIENTS. 



{Pounds). 



The results are practically identical. 



AVERAGE COMPOSITION OF THE HERD MILK. 



