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POULTRY CtTLTTJRE 



Peanuts are grown largely in the southern states. 



Fat extracted peanut meal contains 42.8 per cent, protein, 

 20.4 per cent, carbohydrates, and 7.2 per cent. fat. 



Cow-peas are very rich in protein, containing 18.3 per cent., 

 but low in fat, containing only 1.1 per cent. It contains 54.2 

 per cent, carbohydrates. 



Ground cow-pea could be fed with profit as a constituent 

 of the mash. 



Fig. 100. — A green feed cutter sold on the market. 



Animal protein is apparently essential in egg production and 

 best results of growth and development. It may be given in 

 the form of buttermilk, sweet milk, clabber milk, or cottage 

 cheese. Dried animal tissue may be used as a constituent of 

 the mash. 



Condensed buttermilk is put on the market by some of 

 the larger creameries. This product is in semisolid form and 

 is condensed. On account of its lactic acid content, the 

 finished product is self-preserving. It contains aU the con- 



