AMERICAN ENSILAGE. 513 



dry food has the same feeding value as it had when green 

 and succulent. 



There is much yet to learn in reference to the best ensi- 

 lage crops, or, rather, it will be found that a greater variety 

 of green food must be ensilaged, so as to furnish a well- 

 balanced ensilage ration. By referring to page 224, analyses 

 will be .found of 20 green fodders in a proper condition for 

 ensilaging. Dr. Voelcker's analysis shows that ensilage 

 does not contain any important quantity of acetic acid, but 

 mostly lactic and butyric acids, which may be considered 

 helps to digestion. 



