735 



COST OF GAINS. The cost of feed during the progress of this 

 trial was very abnormal and the cost of gains is presented with feeds 

 at different prices. Table VIII presents these data in several forms. 



TABLE VIII. Showing Average Amount of Feed Consumed per 



Pound Gain and Cost per 100 Pounds Gain with 



Feeds at Varying Prices 



1 Based on the following prices of feeds: cottonseed meal, $29.00 per ton; corn, first 

 month 51.7 cents, second month 51.7 cents, third month 57.1 cents, fourth month 58.5 cents, 

 fifth month 64.2 cents, last ten days 71.2 cents per bushel 



3 Based on the following prices of feeds: cottonseed meal, $29.00 per ton; clover hay, 

 $10.00 per ton: oat straw, $4.00 per ton; corn silage, $3.00 and $3.50 per ton, according to 

 whether corn is valued at 40 cents or 50 cents per bushel 



