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consider, however, as good results could be obtained from other 

 feeding stuffs at less price." 



It will be seen from the above, that in some cases the food 

 was apparently relished ; in some the cattle required to become 

 accustomed to it before it was appreciated, and in others it was 

 necessary to disguise it with other foodstuffs before the cattle 

 would eat it. Some farmers distinctly say that it is unsatis- 

 factory for fattening ; and others definitely welcome the food as 

 a valuable addition to our foodstuffs. 



Fed to young cattle, Gluten Feed gave satisfaction in four 

 cases, but unsatisfactory results in two cases. 



The following examples may be quoted as a result of feeding 

 to milch cows : — 



"Cows receiving 'Gluten Feed' held their own at the 

 beginning of the trial, and latterly, towards the end of the 

 experiment, made considerable gain over those receiving other 

 foodstuffs." " Cows tired of the ' Feed ' at the end of six 

 weeks and would not eat it." " Gluten Feed disagrees with 

 stock and causes diarrhoea." " Readily eaten by cows, and the 

 milk was increased in quantity and quality," " No increase in 

 quantity and quality of milk." " Would prefer half the quantity 

 of decorticated cotton cake, or even less." " Increase of milk 

 considerable." " Would not eat it kindly at first, but sub- 

 sequently took it with avidity, and yield of milk was increased 

 and flesh put on." " Appeared to like the Feed ; general improve- 

 ment in their condition, and the quantity and quality of the 

 milk improved." " Gluten Feed, when taken to or appreciated 

 by the cow, encourages the flow of milk, but does not contribute 

 to the laying on of flesh during the period of lactation ; quality 

 of the milk not improved." 



It will be seen from the above that here again there is much 

 disagreement. In some cases the cows appreciated the food, 

 and in others the cows would hardly touch it. In one case 

 it proved itself to be a very laxative food. Sometimes the 

 quantity of milk was said to be increased, and sometimes not. 



In four cases the "Feed" was given to sheep. Two reports 

 were favourable, one was indefinite, and the other unsatisfactory. 



Two reports of feeding to swine were favourable and two 

 unfavourable. 



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