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Molasses. — There are three kinds of low-grade molaHses 

 which are used for stockfeeding, beet molasses, cane molasses, 

 and corn molasses. 



Beet molasses is a by-product from the manufacture of 

 sugar from sugar beets. It contains about 60 per cent of 

 carbohydrates, largely in the form of sugar. Used in small 

 amounts it is about three-fourths as valuable for feeding 

 as corn. In large amounts it is very laxative or even purga- 

 tive. Not over a few pounds should be fed daily. Beet 

 molasses is not especially palatable, but has a bitter, alkaline 

 taste. It is usually diluted with water and sprinkled over 

 other feeds. Beet molasses is largely used in the manufacture 

 of '^ molasses feeds." 



Cane molasses or blackstrap is a by-product from the 

 manufacture of sugar from sugar cane. It is a thick, black 

 molasses, which has a pleasant odor and a sweet taste. It is 

 very palatable, much reUshed, and is higher in feeding value 

 than beet molasses. Like corn, it is high in carbohydrates 

 and low in protein. It may be used for all classes of farm 

 animals. In the North, it is usually used as an appetizer, 

 or it is diluted with water and sprinkled over unpalatable 

 and inferior feeds in order to increase their consumption. 

 Not over 3 pounds per day should be fed to horses, fattening 

 cattle, and milch cows. It may be fed to hogs in their slop. 

 Unhke beet molasses, it is costive in action. It is used 

 extensively in molasses feeds. 



Corn molasses is obtained in the manufacture of corn 

 sugar just in the same way that beet and cane molasses are 

 obtained in the manufacture of beet and cane sugar. It con- 

 tains only about 20 per cent of water. In feeding it should 

 be at least as valuable as cane molasses. 



