1894.] 



PUBLIC DOCUMENT — No. 33. 



61 



Points to be Noticed in Above. 



1. The actual composition of the difterent rations and 

 the general proportion which the nitrogenous matter bears 

 to the non-nitrogenous, i. e., the nutritive ratio. 



2. Notice how l)oth the total and net cost of the different 

 rations differ, and that wherever a considerable quantity of 

 hay is fed the cost of the ration increases. 



Snmniari] of Cost of the Above-stated Average Daily Fodder 

 • Rations. 



[Cents.] 



* Allowing ninety-two per cent, of the fertilizing ingredients of the feed to be 

 recovei-ed in the manure. 



Gain required 'per Day in Pounds of Live Weight to cover Cost 



of Feed. 



Cost of Feed p)er Pound of Live Weight gained. 

 [Cents.] 



