The results of these three trials demonstrate conclusively that 

 timothy hay is a very unsatisfactory roughage for fattening lambs 

 and its use is likely to be accompanied by heavy financial loss. 

 Clover hay is shown to be an excellent roughage for fattening 

 lambs but can be improved by the addition of corn silage. The best 

 ration used in these trials was shelled corn, cottonseed meal, clover 

 hay, and corn silage twice daily. All rations containing silage 

 proved more economical than those not containing this roughage. 

 The use of cottonseed meal proved to be very beneficial when 

 timothy hay was fed and in most cases when clover or silage was 

 used. 



