Department of Plant and Animal Chemistry 



J. B. LINDSEY, Chemist. 



Inspection of Commercial Feed Stuffs 



By P. H. Smith* and J. C. Reed. 



INTRODUCTION. 



During the past year 946 samples of the various 



Extent of feeding stuffs found offered for sale in the Massa- 



Work. chusetts markets were collected by the official 



inspector. These have been carefully examined 



and the results are herewith published in bulletin form. 



Practically no misrepresentation was detected 

 Observance although in a number of instances feedstuffs lacked 

 of the Law. the guarantee and other information required by 

 statute. Wherever dealers appeared to be particu- 

 larly careless in this respect, the matter was put into the hands of an 

 attorney for settlement, but, thus far, in every case, a satisfactory 

 agreement has been made without resorting to the courts. In the 

 future it is the intention to prosecute where dealers cannot be 

 brought by less drastic means to comply with the law. The require- 

 ments of the Massachusetts law are simple and explicit and afford 

 protection to the reputable dealer as well as to the consumer ; there- 

 fore, the continued evasion of the law by a few dealers is inexcusable 

 and should not be tolerated. Even though the letter of the law may be 



♦The writer wishes to acknowledge the valuable suggestions made by Dr. Lindsey and 

 the assistance of Mr. G. H. Chapman, Assistant Botanist, for the microscopical work 

 performed. 



