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Feeds and Feeding. 



good gains as that fed mangels and at considerably lower cost for 

 feed consumed. (352) 



759. Wet beet pulp. — The value of wet beet pulp with and with- 

 out grain for fattening range lambs was tested at the Utah Station^ 

 during 2 consecutive winters. The results of the 2 trials, the first 

 with 2 lots of 17 lambs each fed 78 days, and the second with 2 lots 

 of 16 lambs each fed 107 days, are given below. Each lot was fed 

 an unlimited allowance of alfalfa hay and wet beet pulp. In addi- 

 tion Lot II received mixed wheat screenings and bran, and Lots III 

 and IV mixed wheat shorts and bran. 



Wet heet pulp with and without grain for fattening Iximhs. 



Lot I required about 1,800 lbs. of wet beet pulp and 800 of alfalfa 

 hay for 100 lbs. of gain. By feeding 156 lbs. of grain, about 800 lbs. 

 less wet beet pulp and nearly 300 lbs. less alfalfa hay were required 

 for 100 lbs. of gain. As a rule it is best to feed about 0.5 lb. of grain 

 per head daily when the rest of the ration consists of wet beet pulp 

 and alfalfa hay. (309-10) 



760. Rape. — At the Ontario Agricultural College- Shaw pastured 

 on rape 3 lots, each of 15 lambs averaging 71 lbs. in weight. Each 

 lot was confined to a measured acre by hurdles. Lot I was given 

 no additional feed; Lot II was fed 0.5 lb, of oats each daily; and 

 Lot III had the run of an adjoining grass pasture in addition to the 

 rape. The acre of rape lasted each lot 58 days, during which time 

 the lambs made the gains shown in the table on the next page. 



Bills. 78, 90. 



" Ept. 1891. 



