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PRINCIPLES OF FEEDING FARM ANIMALS 



in good condition, ranging in weight from 100 to 1500 

 pounds. Table 7 compiled from these results shows the 

 average composition of the common meat-producing animals 

 under varying conditions of fatness. 



Table 7. — Average Composition of Meat-producing Animals^ 



1 Not including the contents of the stomach and intestines. 



2 Included also in the next average. 



