Sept., 1920] ixsPECTioN or feeding stuffs. ).1 



Balancinff the Ration. 



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It is not the purpose of this bulletin to furnish a practical 

 treatise upon feeds and feeding. The Tables jSTos. 5 and 6 are 

 inserted here as a guide to the practical feeder. If you are 

 not able to use them, ask your county agent to write to the ISTew 

 Hampshire College or the State Department of Agriculture for 

 help. Feed intelligently. It will pay. 



Some Suggestions in Purchasing Feeds. 



1. A good feed is high in protein and fat, and low in crude 

 fiber. 



2. Poor feeds are low in protein and fat, and high in crude 

 fiber. 



3. Usually the more concentrated feeds are the most eco- 

 nomical. 



4. When comparing feeds of the same type, if they are 

 sound, buy the one which offers the largest number of pounds 

 of fat and protein for one dollar. 



5. " Compare the cost of feeds with their analysis, even 

 within the same class, and buy the feeds which offer the great- 

 est value per dollar. 



6. Beware of misleading brand names, indicating unusual 

 feeding value. Let the analysis rather than the brand name 

 be your guide. 



7. If you grow roughage for your dairy cattle, you can 

 grow your carbohydrates cheaper than you can purchase them. 



8. If you grow legumes or high protein crops for rough- 

 age you will need to buy less of the expensive protein feeds. 



