498 



Detailed record of Lot A 



The calves in Lot A were older than the others at the beginning of 

 the experiment, and had been fed whole milk for three or four weeks 

 after birth and then gradually changed to skimmed milk. The amount 

 of skimmed milk was increased as the calves seemed to demand, until 

 22 pounds per day was being fed, half in the morning and half in the 

 evening. This milk was warmed to 90 F. when fed. 



The calves in Lot A grew very well and were not troubled w T ith any 

 digestive disorders. The detailed record of feed for Lot A is given in 



FIG. 119. Lot A at average age of 5 months. Average weight 370 pounds. 

 Picture taken at end of the experiment. 



Table II for each 30-day period from Nov. 12, 1907 to March u, 1908. 

 The total gain for each 30-day period and the average gain per day for 

 each calf are also given. The average gain per day shows a gradual 

 increase as the calves grew older. 



TABLK II. LOT A. DETAILED RKCORD OF FEED AND GAINS FOR 30-DAY PERIODS. 

 Nov. 12, igoy-Dec. 12, 1907 



