DISCUSSION OF RESULTS OF LOT II FED HOME-MIXED CALF 

 MEAL RATION 



The calves in Lot II did not present a thrifty appearance during 

 the first part of the experiment. Indigestion was the chief dif- 

 ficulty encountered, although in the majority of cases it was possi- 

 ble to check this condition by reducing the amount of milk substitute 

 they were receiving and substituting a small amount of milk. The 

 milk substitute which the calves received was consumed with consid- 

 erable relish as long as a small amount of milk was included. After 

 the eighth week, their desire for the milk substitute increased and 

 very little trouble was experienced after this time so far as their 

 appetites were concerned. Individual attention was given all calves 

 throughout the entire experiment in order to insure the highest pos- 

 sible physical condition and to obtain satisfactory records. The 

 various breeds presented no difference, whatever, in regard to hardi- 

 ness, although, as a rule, the larger calves seemed to survive the 

 influence produced by the change in feeds more readily than the 

 smaller calves. One or two calves failed to respond to the change 

 in the ration after they had been subjected to a serious attack of 

 indigestion and, as a result, their appearance indicated a loss of 

 countenance. The calves were found to be infested with lice two or 

 three different times, but were immediately treated. 



TABLE XXVII. Showing Live Weight, Gain, and Cost of Gain of 

 the Individual Calves in Lot II 



VARIATION IN LIVE WEIGHT OF CALVES IN LOT II. The birth 

 weight of the calves that received the ration containing the home- 

 mixed calf meal, averaged 69.6 pounds. There was considerable 

 variation between the weights of individuals in this lot. With the 

 exception of one calf, the lot averaged, approximately, 65 pounds or 



