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(5) In three tests with 90 pigs, a ration containing 9 parts 

 of corn to 1 part of alfalfa proved more profitable than 

 corn alone. 



(6) When the alfalfa comprised only one-tenth of the ration, 

 chopped alfalfa and alfalfa meal gave almost the same gains, 

 but the chopped alfalfa proved more profitable owing to its 

 lower cost. 



(7) In three tests with 90 hogs, the feeding of corn with 

 alfalfa hay in a rack gave very similar returns to feeding 9 

 parts of corn mixed with 1 part of chopped alfalfa, with the 

 difference in favor of rack feeding. 



(8) The results of 5 years' indicate that for fattening hogs 

 the way to feed alfalfa most satisfactorily is to feed it without 

 grinding or chopping. 



(9) In these tests 50 pounds of hay were worth more in 

 the ration than a bushel of corn. 



(10) The- rations used in these tests are ranked in order 

 of merit as follows: 



1st. Corn and alfalfa hay in a rack. 



2d. 9 parts corn and 1 part chopped alfalfa. 



3d. 9 parts corn and 1 part alfalfa meal. 



4th. Corn alone. 



5th. 3 parts corn and 1 part alfalfa meal. 



6th. 3 parts corn and 1 part chopped alfalfa. 



7th. 1 part corn and 1 part chopped alfalfa. 



8th. 1 part corn and 1 paft alfalfa meal. 



(11) It is recommended to feed the finest and brightest hay 

 possible. Hogs will not eat the coarse stems. 



Alfalfa Hay. The North Dakota Experiment Station re- 

 ports results of feeding alfalfa hay to brood sows. Among the 

 conclusions are the following : 



It was possible to replace one-third of the grain ration for 

 brood sows with alfalfa hay. 



