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3. It should not contain over 9 per cent of fiber. 



Seven pounds of such a mixture is a fair average amount for 

 cows weighing 800 to 900 lbs., which are yielding 10 qts. of milk 

 daily. For every two quarts of milk yielded in excess of this 

 amount, the grain ration may be increased by one pound. 



The dairy feeds collected varied widely in composition, as will 

 be seen by referring to the tables of analyses. Union grains. 

 Unicorn and Wirthmore brands are generally found to be the most 

 satisfactory of this class of feed stuffs. 



Bibby's Oil Cake Feed, an imported product, is comparatively 

 expensive. It is doubtful if it has a much greater nutritive value 

 than standard wheat middlings.* 



Buffalo Creamery Feed carried a fair percentage of protein, and 

 rather more fiber — derived from oat hulls — than is economical. 



Algrane Milk Feed did not contain enough protein to be con- 

 sidered a complete grain ration. 



Sugarota Milk Meal contained a large amount of malt sprouts, 

 which would tend to render the mixture rather unpalatable. 



The Blue Ribbon Dairy Frecf exceeded its maximun guarantee in 

 fiber. It was the only feed in this group that contained molasses, 

 but on account of its high protein content was not placed with the 

 molasses feeds. 



Molasses feeds usually consist of cereal grains 



Molasses Feeds, or their by-products, grain screenings, one or 



Pages lo-ii. more high grade concentrates and molasses. 



Owing to the fact that feeds of this character 

 contain low grade by-products which would have little or no sale 

 when unmixed with other material, manufacturers usually offer 

 these goods at a price considerably below that ruling for standard 

 feeding stuffs. Retailers frequently adopt the short-sighted policy 

 of selling molasses feeds at such a price as to leave a wide margin of 

 profit. When sold on their merits at a fair profit, they form a 

 legitimate outlet for low grade material. Molasses feeds have im- 

 proved considerably in composition and in consequent feeding 

 value within the last few years. Many of them have their true 

 composition attached in order to comply with the laws of other 

 states, and the purchaser by noting the tag can usually inform 



*See 18th Annual Report of the Hatch Experiment Station, pp. 79-8.5. 



