CHAPTER XVIII 

 FEEDS THE CALCULATION OF RATIONS 



A BRIEF discussion of some of the more commonly used 

 feeds is given in the following paragraphs : 



1. THE CONCENTRATE FEEDS CEREALS 



127. Corn. Corn is essentially a carbonaceous feed, 

 and is not as good for growing animals as is oats. Corn has 

 very marked heat-giving and fattening properties and, for 

 this reason, it is quite extensively used for fattening steers, 

 sheep and hogs. It is highly prized as a feed for work horses 

 and mules, giving most satisfactory results. It is quite use- 

 ful for making up a part of the carbohydrates in a balanced 

 ration. 



128. Oats. Oats is an excellent feed for stock, because 

 the nutrients are present in a good ratio for the work horse, 

 the dairy cow, and for young and growing animals. Oats 

 are used the world over as feed for horses, giving vigor and 

 stamina. Ground oats have been found superior to wheat 

 bran for producing both milk and butter-fat. The protein 

 contained in oats shows a higher coefficient of digestibility 

 than that of corn, while the carbohydrates of corn show & 

 higher digestibility than those of oats. 



129. Barley. Barley is used for a stock feed mainly on 

 the Pacific slope, where it flourishes better than corn or 

 oats. In some cases, barley is injured for brewing purposes 

 by bad weather at harvest time, while its value for feeding 

 purposes is unimpaired. It is extensively used in foreign 

 countries for pork production and for the feeding of dairy 

 cows. It produces pork of excellent quality and, along 



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