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(5) In three tests with 90 pigs, a ration containing 9 parts 
of corn to 1 part of alfalfa proved more protitable than 
corn alone, 
(6) When the alfalfa comprised only one-tenth of the ration, 
chopped alfalfa and alfalfa meal gave almost the same gains, 
but the chopped alfalfa proved more protitable owing to its 
lower cost. 
(7) In three tests with 90 hogs, the feeding of corn with 
alfalfa hay in a rack gave very similar returns to feeding ») 
parts of corn mixed with 1 part of chopped alfalfa, with the 
difference in favor of rack feeding. 
(8) The results of 5 years’ indicate that for fattening hogs 
the way to feed alfalfa most satisfactorily is to feed it without 
grinding or chopping. 
(9) In these tests 50 pounds of hay were worth more in 
the ration than a bushel of corn. 
(10) The rations used in these tests are ranked in order 
of merit as follows: 
lst. Corn and alfalfa hay in a rack. 
2d. 9 parts corn and 1 part chopped alfalfa. 
3d. 9 parts corn and 1 part alfalfa meal. 
4th. Corn alone. 
5th. 3 parts corn and 1 part alfalfa meal. 
6th. 3 parts corn and 1 part chopped alfalfa. 
7th. 1 part corn and 1 part chopped alfalfa. 
8th. 1 part corn and 1 part alfalfa meal. 
(11) It is recommended to feed the finest and brightest hay 
possible. Hogs will not eat. the coarse stems. 
Alfalfa Hay.—The North Dakota Experiment Station re- 
ports results of feeding alfalfa hay to brood sows. Among the 
conclusions are the following: 
It was possible to replace one-third of the grain ration for 
brood sows with alfalfa hay. 
