about two ounces of corn meal were fed for every quart of milk, and 

 subsequently three ounces for every quart. This proportion of corn 

 meal to milk produced better results in the case of butter milk (Lot 

 B), than in the case of skim milk (Lot A), considering the larger 

 amount of solid matter contained in the latter. Nearly one-fourth 

 of the solid matter noticed in the skim milk shows no return of a 

 proportionate increase in live weight, as will be found on comparing the 

 subsequent detailed record. The total live weight and dressed weight 

 of both lots of animals differ only two to four pounds from each 

 other — the butter milk leading. The cost of fodder per pound of 

 dressed pork produced amounts in Lot A (skim milk) to 5.8 cts., and 

 in case of Lot B (butter milk) to 4.6 cts. This difference in cost 

 corresponds quite closely with the difference in cost of the two kinds 

 of milk. The dressed pork was sold at 7^ cts. per pound. The 

 value of manure produced will be reported on some later occasion, 

 when actual values can be presented. The investigation is continued. 

 Two breeds — Berkshire and Chester— are already on trial to turn to 

 account the information received in the first experiment. 



SKIM MILK AND CORN MEAL. 

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