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ever, the results of the previous trials were confirmed inasmuch 

 as the cheap'ness of gain was in inverse ratio to the amount of 

 shelter given. 



In this experiment, a bushel of corn stood, for the follow- 

 ing gains : 



In Barn > 4.71 Ibs. 



In Open Shed 4.89 Ibs. 



In Open Lot .. . . 5.91 Ibs. 



A fourth trial was made which extended from January 6th 

 to April i6th, 1901 100 days 4 steers in each lot, with the 

 following results : 



These results run contrary to those of all former trials in 

 that the most economical gain was made in the barn, the next 

 cheapest in the open shed, and the dearest in the open lot. 

 Curiously enough this would have been considered the most 

 satisfactory of any of the winters covered by the experiment for 

 outdoor feeding, since the weather was not severe, was fairly 

 steady, dry and comparatively free from rain and snow storms. 

 It would naturally have been expected that the barn would show 

 to' the least advantage, whereas it was the only season in four 

 years when it produced the cheapest gains. A bushel of corn 

 was in this trial equivalent to the following number of pounds 

 of beef: 



In Barn . . ... 

 In Open Shed 

 In Open Lot. 



5.10 Ibs 



5.03 Ibs 



.4. 77 Ibs 



