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RELATIVE VALUE OF THE SEVERAL BY-PRODUCTS. 



After taking into consideration tlie digestible nutrients contained 

 in the several by-products, the mechanical condition and palatability, 

 together with the results of different trials with dairy animals, the 

 following general statements may be made with regard to the relative 

 value of the several feed stuffs. 



1. Distillers' dried grains with 32 per cent or more protein are 

 fully equal if not rather superior to gluten feed in feeding value. 



2. Distillers' grains and gluten feed are worth fully one-half as 

 much again as wheat bran. 



3. Brewers' dried grains and malt sprouts do not vary greatly in 

 feeding value ; the former will generally be given the preference. 



4. Brewers' grains and malt sprouts are rather superior in feed- 

 ing value to wheat bran, probably ten per cent. 



It must be understood that in order to get the best results from 

 any feed, it should be fed under the most favorable conditions. A 

 protein feed should not be fed when carbohydrates are needed, 

 neither should feeds not particularly relished by animals be fed 

 singly. Heavy concentrates should be mixed with those possessing 

 considerable bulk. 



