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FEEDING WITH SUGAR BEETS, SUGAR, ETC. 



around the barn, that are combined with beets in proportions 

 depending upon scarcity of standard fodders; 75 Ibs. steamed 

 beets per diem is a good average. Under all circumstances, 

 straws used should be properly chopped. In some cases the 



FIG. 1. 



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Vertical and Hovizontal Section of Leduc's Bett- Steaming Pits. 



importance of cooking is very evident. With hogs, the increase 

 of weight after cooking of the food is very striking. 



A description of a steaming process, combined with fermen- 

 tation, is of interest. The mode given herewith is the one used 



