414 



Feeds and Feeding. 



"We learn by this table that oyer 18 per cent, of the dry eax 

 corn and only 3 per cent, of the silage corn passed through the 

 alimentary tract in practically unbroken form. The voided corn 

 was tested ta a seed germinator, 43 per cent, of the dry corn graina 

 and none of the silage kernels germinating. (538) 



635. Maize feed versus corn meal and bran. — At the Vermont 

 Station, HUlsi compared maize feed with corn meal and bran, 

 equal parts by weight, for dairy cows. The roughage consisted 

 of two parts of hay and one of silage. 



Maize feed versus corn meal and bran — Vermont Station. 



636. Gluten meal compared with corn meal and bran. — In trials 

 by HUls at the Vermont Station* cows were fed daily eight 

 pounds of corn meal and bran, equal parts by weight, during the 

 first and third periods. In the second period gluten meal waa 

 substituted for half the com and bran mixture. 



Gluten meal, corn meal and bran compared with com meal and bran 

 only — Vermont Station. 



• Bui. 48. 

 ' Loo. cit. 



