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age for too long a period, it may become rancid and unpal- 

 atable. 



Gluten Meal and Gluten Feed. — The gluten residue of 

 the corn kernel is rich in protein. When this is ground it 

 forms gluten meal which is almost too concentrated to feed 

 alone. The manufacturer mixes corn bran with the meal 

 and forms gluten feed, one of the best feeds for dairy cows. 

 The feeding value of the gluten feed depends upon the 

 amount of bran it contains. 



Sugar and Starch Feeds. — These are mixtures prepared 

 in various ways from the by-products obtainable from starch 

 and glucose factories. Their feeding values are variable, 

 and in purchasing, the feeder should insist upon relatively 

 high protein and low crude fiber content. 



BY-PRODUCT FEEDS FROM THE MANUFACTURE 

 OF SUGAR 



Ordinary sugar is made from sugar cane and sugar beets. 

 Some of the by-products of the sugar industry are useful for 

 feeding purposes. 



Beet Pulp. — In the manufacture of beet sugar there is 

 a by-product known as beet pulp, consisting largely of crude 

 fiber. It also contains a considerable amount of protein 

 and mineral matter. In the wet form it is a wholesome and 

 valuable feed for dairy and beef cattle. When fed in the 

 open, in cold weather, care should be taken to prevent 

 freezing. It should be fed in warm stables, and all feeding 

 receptacles should be kept fresh and clean. In the imme- 

 diate vicinity of beet sugar factories it is often stored in 

 silos. Most of the beet pulp is dried, however, in which 

 form it can be readily transported, and the danger of freez- 

 ing and spoiling is reduced to a minimum. In the dried 



