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The results of numerous experiments made by various investiga- 

 tors as well as extensive compilations of the rations fed by cab and 

 express companies are stated in the following table for comparison.* 

 The figures represent the different amounts required by horses under 

 a variety of conditions. 



The calculated energy in total calories in the present experiment 

 compares fairly well with the general average of all American experi- 

 ments for light work as given in the above table. It is, however, 

 noticeably below that required by French and German experimenters. 



WEIGHTS AT BEGINNING AND END OF PERIODS (Pounds). 



F'n// Grain and Hay. 



* Taken from Bulletin 125, Office of Experiment Stations, U. S. Department of Agri- 

 culture. 

 t Includes fat multiplied by 2.25. 



