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pounds of protein per $1.00, the number deficient by one-half 

 per cent protein, the average per cent of fat, the number of 

 pounds of fat per $1.00 and the number deficient by one-fourth 

 per cent fat. 



NUMBER OF SAMPLES FAILING TO COMPLY 



WITH THE LAW 



Only 192 of the 397 brands analyzed complied with the law 

 in every respect. The 205 which did not fully comply with the 

 law violated it on 279 counts. One hundred eighteen brands or 

 29.7 per cent were deficient in protein; 80 of these or 20.2 per 

 cent were deficient one-half per cent or more. Forty-eight 

 brands or 12.1 per cent were deficient in fat, 37 of these or 9.3 

 per cent were deficient one-fourth per cent or more. The fat 

 content was not guaranteed on one brand. Twenty-six brands 

 contained an excessive amount of crude fiber. Forty-one brands 

 were deficient in carbohydrates. Thirty-eight brands were of- 

 fered for sale without a carbohydrate guarantee. On four 

 brands the sliding scale guarantee was used. The use of the 

 sliding scale guarantee is a violation of the law and in the fol- 

 lowing pages only the maximum guarantee is shown. 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 THE ANALYSIS OF FEEDING STUFFS 



The Department is frequently asked to make an analysis of 

 a feeding stuff for the purchaser. This service is gladly ren- 

 dered when the circumstances warrant it. 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 Department may 

 know whether or not the manufacturer and the dealer are com- 

 plying with all the requirements of the law, the following in- 

 formation should be submitted concerning each sample: 



