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NUMBER OF SAMPLES FAILING TO COMPLY WITH 



THE LAW 



Of the 376 brands analyzed only 161 complied with the law 

 in every respect. The 215 which did not fully comply with 

 the law violated it on, 279 counts. One hundred and twelve 

 brands or 29.8 per cent were deficient in protein; 78 of these 

 or 20.7 per cent were deficient one-half per cent or more. 

 Fifty-one brands or 13.6 per cent were deficient in fat, 35 of 

 these or 9.3 per cent were deficient one-quarter per cent or 

 more. Twenty-nine brands contained an excessive amount of 

 crude fiber. One brand failed to guarantee crude fiber. Thirty- 

 nine brands were deficient in carbohydrates. Forty-four 

 brands were offered for sale without the carbohydrate guaran- 

 tee. On three brands the sliding scale guarantee was used. The 

 use of the sliding scale guarantee does not meet the require- 

 ments of the law and in the following pages only the maximum 

 guarantee is published. In the tabulation of the analytical data 

 deficiencies of one-half per cent or more of protein and of one- 

 fourth per cent or more of fat are shown in italics. 



REQUESTS FOR ANALYSIS OF FEEDING-STUFFS 



BY CONSUMERS 



The Department is frequently asked to make an analysis of 

 feeding-stuffs for individuals. This service is gladly rendered 

 when the circumstances warrant it. Such samples should be 

 drawn from at least five bags, preferably ten, in a manner to 

 insure that the small lot sent for analysis is accurately repre- 

 sentative of the larger lot from which it is taken. A one-pound 

 sample is sufficient for the analysis. It should be sent in a 

 glass jar or tin box to prevent the loss of fine particles and a 

 change in the moisture content. In order that the Depart- 

 ment may know whether or not the manufacturer and the dealer 

 are complying with all the requirements of the law, the follow- 

 ing information should be submitted concerning each sample : 



