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analysis stating the minimum percentages only of protein, fat and 

 carbohydrates and the maximum percentage only of crude fiber. 

 He shall also plainly state the several ingredients of which the 

 feed is composed. 



PURPOSES OF THE LAW. 



The purposes of the law are primarily to protect the con- 

 sumer against the unscrupulous manufacturer or dealer and to 

 enable him to buy most economically the feeds best suited to his 

 needs. The law aims to prevent misbranding, adulteration and 

 other fraudulent practices. It requires that the fullest informa- 

 tion possible be available to the purchaser both as to the guaran- 

 teed analysis of the feed and the materials of which it is com- 

 posed. 



TO CONSUMERS. 



The cooperation of the consumer is necessary in enforcing the 

 law. Do not buy a feed that is not properly labelled and guaran- 

 teed in compliance with the law. During the past year a decreas- 

 ing number of feeding-stutfs were found upon the market without 

 a label showing the guaranteed analysis or without a statement 

 of the ingredients of which the feed is composed. This practice 

 is unlawful. The consumer's cooperation in refusing to buy such 

 feeding-stuffs will stop it and at the same time afford himself 

 protection. His need of protection in such cases is well shown by 

 the fact that in many cases these feeding-stuffs are of very low 

 grade. 



TO DEALERS. 



Write to the Commissioner of Agriculture for a copy of the 

 state law and familiarize yourself witli its provisions. Consult 

 these annual bulletins and buy feeding-stuffs from the manufac- 

 turers who regularly meet their guarantees. Protect yourself by 

 specifying that all shipments of feeding-stuffs consigned to you 

 must comply with the state law. Do not accept from the manu- 

 facturer or Jobber any shipment of feeding-stuffs which does not 

 have a guaranteed analysis as well as a statement of the ingredi- 



