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A comparison of Lots 4 and 7 in which both hay and silage 

 were fed shows that the cattle receiving alfalfa hay excelled those 

 receiving clover hay in every factor except in pork production. The 

 rate of gain was more rapid, the cost of gain was less, the finish 

 on the cattle was slightly better, and the profit per steer was 

 higher when alfalfa hay rather than clover hay was fed. However, 

 these rations were so nearly similar that it does not seem at all prob- 

 able that the difference between two pounds of clover hay and two 

 pounds of alfalfa hay in the daily ration should make as marked a 

 difference as is shown in this trial. Apparently there was some 

 difference in the individuality of the cattle that accounts for the 

 difference in the results secured by the two rations although such 

 difference was not evident. 



