64 COMMERCIAL FEEDING STUFFS. 



In the case of dairy feed, * * * you will notice that the figures are considerably 

 higher than yours. 



In the case of creamery feed, 10 analyses show 19.95 per cent protein against 20 

 per cent guaranteed and 4.56 per cent fat against 5 per cent guaranteed, and in no 

 case were there any samples that showed a figure as low as given in your 1972. 



In regard to the poultry feed, the average of our three analyses is fairly close to 

 the guarantee, but the fat as given under your 1582 is much too high. * * * 



In regard to stock feed, we are also unable to find any analysis giving as low fat as 

 those reported by you under your numbers 1741 and 1922. 



In regard to hominy feed, you will also notice that in 12 analyses taken from 

 the different bulletins we have no record of any fat determination running as low as 

 your 1792. 



Comment by authors. All fat and protein determinations were 

 repeated on the above samples. The figures for protein on Buffalo 

 horse feed remained the same as before, while one fat figure on pro- 

 longed extraction rose above the guaranty. 



The figures for both protein and fat in Buffalo creamery feed were 

 slightly raised on repeating these determinations in sample No. 1972. 

 In the other two samples of these feeds the figures remained unchanged. 



The figures for both protein and fat remained the same in poultry 

 feed (No. 1582) when these determinations were repeated. 



The figures for protein on Buffalo XXX stock food (Nos. 1741, 

 1922) remained unchanged on a second examination, while the figures 

 for fat were increased on a prolonged extraction, but not sufficiently 

 to raise their samples above the guarantee of 4.50 per cent fat. 



The figures for protein and fat on Buffalo hominy feed (No. 1792) 

 were repeated and the same results obtained. 



W. F. CHAMBERLAIN. 



(No. 1915.) 



* * * The analysis of our Perfect chick feed must have been made from an old 

 lot, as we have not been using oyster shell for some time in our mixture. Our Perfect 

 chick feed as we now put it up contains charcoal. 



Comment by authors. The sample collected in 1904 was again 

 examined and oyster shells again found, but no charcoal. 



CHAPIN & CO. 



(Nos. 1614, 1789, 1843, 1515, 1708, 1722, 1797.) 



Referring to your samples 1614, -1789, 1843, Ajax flakes, this brand of feed is now 

 put out by the Ajax Milling and Feed Company, Buffalo, N. Y., and has been for the 

 past year. 



Referring to your samples 1515, 1708, 1722,' 1797 (linseed-oil meal, O. P.) 

 as to the microscopical examination, tho presence of weed seeds is accounted' for only 

 by the fact that in most oil mills the flaxseed screenings, consisting of light flax and 

 various seeds, are screened before pressing the seed and these screenings are pubsi - 

 quently run into their meal in the case of many mills. 



