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EXPERIMENT STATION. 



[Jan. 



is a by-product of the former, hence the general character of 

 the two variables was the same, and particularly the protein. 



Diyestible Matter in Daily Rations {Pounds;). 



The above figures were secured from the actual analyses of 

 the feeds and average digestive coefficients. It is clear that 

 Hei'd 1^ received a ration with a very wide nutritive ratio, 

 while Herd E received a ration with a medium ratio. 



Average Weight of Cov\s at BeginniiKj and End of Period (Pounds). 



Herd E made a larger gain than Herd D, but this appears to 



be due largely to the gain made by Red III., a heifer with 



first calf. 



Crude Protein Balance (Pounds). 



