156 FEEDS AND FEEDING, ABRIDGED 



In the first formula linseed meal is not necessary if the other in- 

 gredients are thoroly mixed, and a tablespoonful given with each 

 meal, along with some rich concentrate, like linseed meal, wheat mid- 

 dlings, or ground oats. At ordinary prices this formula can be made 

 up for about 5 cents per pound, or one-fourth what is charged for 

 something no better. The second formula should be given at the rate 

 of one tablespoonful daily mixed with the feed for 10 days, then omit 

 for 3 days, and give again for 10 days. 



The flattering testimonials for many of the stock foods may be ex- 

 plained without granting any special virtue to the food. These foods 

 are usually accompanied by directions which advocate liberal feeding 

 and good care of animals getting the food in order to '.'secure the 

 benefits of the tonic." Following this advice, the farmer feeds and 

 cares for his stock better than ever before, and obtains better results, 

 due not to the stock food, but to the directions which accompanied it. 

 The wise feeder will not purchase advice along with costly condi- 

 mental foods but will secure it in standard agricultural books and 

 papers, or from the experiment stations and the United States De- 

 partment of Agriculture. 



QUESTIONS 



1. Give the average composition of cow's milk and tell of the uses of skim 

 milk, buttermilk, and whey in feeding. 



2. Why should dairy by-products be pasteurized before feeding? 



3. How is tankage produced and what are its uses for feeding? 



4. Tell something about the other animal by-products fed to stock. 



5. How is wet beet pulp obtained and what are the uses of both the wet 

 and the dried beet pulp? 



6. Discuss briefly the properties and value of both beet and cane molasses. 



7. Tell how dried distillers' grains are produced and discuss their feeding 

 value. 



8. What have you learned about proprietary feeds? 



9. What is meant by feeding stuffs control and what are its advantages to 

 the stockman? 



10. Would you buy stock foods? State your reasons. 



