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and fat percentage of feedstuffs is often placed at a slightly lower 

 and the fiber content at a little higher figure than their analyses 

 would show in the majority of cases. This explains why often the 

 analysis shown on the tags differs from that given at the time of 

 registration. While there is no objection by State agricultural de- 

 partments to the sale of feeds containing a better analysis than that 

 specified in the registration blank, it is not permissible to sell feeds 

 which show an analysis inferior to that indicated on the accompany- 

 ing tags. 



At present about one-sixth of the States have no laws regulating 

 the sale or inspection of feedstuffs. This prevents consumers from 

 securing adequate protection against quality and deficiency in 

 weights. 



The standards for wheat feeds adopted by the various States do not 

 differ much. However, rules and regulations prescribing tagging re- 

 quirements, the amount of registration fees, the manner of paying 

 them, and other features vary widely and at times cause considerable 

 confusion among distributors. This situation suggests the need for 

 a uniform feed law. 



The law should provide for uniform grades, weights, tagging, 

 manner of marking and affixing tags, and manner of registration and 

 inspection.' Furthermore the law should provide for a more uniform 

 method of procedure in cases where, because of difference of opinion 

 between buj^er and seller regarding quality, inspection is requested. 



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