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dairy cows, based upon the most recent investigations re- 

 garding nutrition. He bases this standard upon the amount 

 of digestible protein (amid free) and the energy value, which 

 represents the carbohydrates and fat together. He uses the 

 term " therm " to represent an energy value of 1000 calories. 

 He first estimates the protein and energy value required for 



