212 PRINCIPLES OF FEEDING 



Calculate the nutritive ratio. How does it compare with 

 the standard ration? (See page 259.) 



6. A herd of Shorthorns, weighing an average of 1,300 

 pounds, was fed daily as follows: 



Mixed hay 10 Ibs. 



Stover 5 Ibs. 



Straw 5 Ibs. 



Mangels 15 Ibs. 



Corn meal 2 Ibs. 



Wheat bran 2 Ibs. 



What is the nutritive ratio of this ration? Suggest 

 changes that would produce better results. 



