161) ILLINOIS DAIRYMEN'S ASSOCIATION. 



Prof. Hart : — That is not allowing anything for the value 

 of the other constituents in the feed? 



Mr. Mowbray : — Protein is the only thing taken into con- 

 sideration, because we get enough of carbohydrates and fats in 

 anything. The protein is the one thing necessary. 



Mr. Glover: — I would like to ask Mr. Mowbray, if he had 

 simply alfalfa hay, bran and oats to make a ration from if he 

 would not have some difficulty in getting enough carbohydrates? 



Mr. Mowbray : — Yes, but I tell you few of us are situated 

 in that way with alfalfa hay, bran and oats. 



Mr. Glover : — I happen to hold a position now where we 

 have just as much trouble in getting carbohydrates as protein in 

 the ration, especially when we come to make rations for Cali- 

 fornia, Oregon and Colorado, where they grow plenty of alfalfa 

 and bran. 



Mr. Mowbray: — I only had reference to Minnesota and 

 Illinois conditions. I realize the fact that if we had alfalfa and 

 clover abundantly and corn ensilage, it would be an eisy matter 

 to get a ration that would be perfectly satisfactory. 



Mr. Gurler : — I think Mr. Cobb said a few moments ago 

 that he never allowed his barn to go below a temperature of 50 

 in coldest weather. 1 would like to know how he can keep the 

 barn at that temperature? 



Mr. Cobb : — Mr. Newman has seen my barn, I believe, and 

 it is nothing in the world but drop siding and a heavy grade tar 

 paper. We have a thermometer hanging there and a clock, 

 and we know what time it is and what temperature it is. We 

 never have seen it below 50 when 20 below zero outside. Seventy 

 cows and heifers and young calves in the room, 120 feet long 

 and 32 feet wide. 



The President : — I would say I was there in July and I think 

 it was 99 in the shade. 



The President : — We have with us tonight again that silver 

 haired songster frrom Nebraska whom we heard last night. (Ap- 

 plause.) The dairymen love this gentleman and are always 



