1895.] 



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The majority of analyses stated arc made of fodder articles 

 Avliicli have been used either during the past years in connec- 

 tion with some of our feeding experiments, or have been 

 raised up(jn the grounds of the station. Some articles sent 

 on by outside parties are added, on account of the special 

 interest they may present to others. 



Ydluation of Fodder Arlides on the Following Basis. 



[Digestible cellulose and nitrogen-free extract matter, 1 cent per pound ; digestible 

 fat, 2i cents jicr pound. The value of digestible jn'otcin determined tlic difference 

 of the sum of Ijoth and the market cost of the fodder articles. (Calculation is 

 based on dry matter, 2,000 pounds.)] 



* The value of the digestible cellulose, nitrogen-free extract matter and fat, on 

 the above basis, exceeds the market cost. 



The present condition of the trade in commercial concen- 

 trated feed stuffs deserves the serious attention of dealers 

 and con,^umers for the following reasons : — 



Prices are apt to rise and to fall witJiout any riference to 

 the agricultural value of the article in question. 



Names may remain the same, and in fad do remain in 

 some instances, while the cotnjjosition of the article suffers 



