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also, the question is being seriously considered, and recent ex- 

 periments apparently show that a satisfactory ration should 

 consist of 15.4 Ibs. oats, 11 Ibs. clover hay, 11 Ibs. wheat straw. 

 During the first few days, about one pound molasses was diluted 

 in water and took the place of one pound oats. This was con- 

 stantly increased, until reaching the sixth day, when 2.2 Ibs. 

 molasses were used and 13.2 Ibs. oats, instead of 15.4 Ibs., as 

 per regular ration without molasses addition. The results ob- 

 tained were in every way satisfactory there was a slight in- 

 crease in the horses' weight, without in any way diminishing 

 their power for work. 



The molasses fodders are decidedly advantageous, especially 

 for working horses, and Kunze claims that molasses, when 

 properly used, will give them great vigor during excessive work- 

 ing. It will quicken their appetite, even in case of animals 

 that are poor feeders. One may feed 1.5 to 2.5 kilos per diem, 

 which means 1.2 to 1.9 kilos of molasses. The hair of the 

 animals fed retains its glossy hue, and their general health gives 

 reason to believe that the product is to be highly recommended 

 in every respect. 



Sheep feeding Albert and Ramm have obtained excellent results with sheep, 

 ses * and the health of the animals being fed has remained quite sat- 

 isfactory by feeding 3.6 percent, of the animal's live weight 

 combined with barley. Greater amounts, such as 4.8 per cent, 

 to 5 per cent., brought about some digestive complications. 

 There has never been noticed the slightest increase in wool pro- 

 duction. 



For sheep being fattened one may give a ration in which 

 there are 250 grams molasses. This feed should never be used 

 for these animals during the period of gestation. 



Sheep thrive on molasses, but there is one objection to 

 molasses feeding in the case of sheep, which is that the wool 

 becomes soiled; this, however, can be thoroughly remedied by 

 washing. 



Steer feeding It is interesting to observe which live stock is the most 

 with molasses, benefited by this molasses feeding. For steers being fattened 

 during the summer, 4 kilos per 1,000 kilos live weight are suffi- 

 cient, while in winter 6 kilos are necessary. When this limit 



