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larger ration (II) of pure clover. The cost of the milk, as based upon the value of th 
fodder, was just about 50 per cent, more with clover alone, than with the mixture o 
clover and straw. The 3.8 pounds of albuminoids was sufficient, and in the clover 
5.6 pounds, there was a waste. Part of this waste was due to the ad libitum feeding 
but part was due to the unnecessarily large amount of albuminoids in the greei 
clover.” s 
If there are any who have followed me thus far, let me say to them in closing 
that I believe, even with our imperfect knowledge upon this subject, we can be bene 
hted by a careful study of what is here set forth. Pormerly all expertness in feedinj 
stock died with the fortunate possessor of such knowledge; now we are studying fo 
the broad underlying principles of this truly worthy calling, which are unchangeable 
and which, when coupled with good judgment will bring forth no uncertain results. 
I make no claim to originality in this production, but hope nevertheless tha 
before many years our University Experimental farm will be so managed that experi 
ments upon Wisconsin farm products will give us more reliable data to work fron 
than food tables originating in Germany. Much depends upon the position which oui 
dairymen assume in this matter. If they are satisfied with present knowledge it wil 
be but tedious work; while if they are anxious for more light, which seems mos 
plainly to be the fact, we will enter upon this work with enthusiasm. 
To those who wish light upon this subject, I gladly refer to Dr. Henry P. Arms 
by’s ‘ Manual oj Cattle Feeding ,” published by John Wiley & Sons, New York. Thi: 
book marks an era in American agriculture, and too much cannot be said in its praise; 
The tables here used are copied from the report of the Connecticut Experimenta 
Station for 1878. Too much credit cannot be given to Prof. W. O. Atwater, directoi 
. that station, for the energy he has shown in advancing this branch of scientific 
education in America. 
Many questions were asked at the close of the address, and among them wen 
these: 
Are there experiments made with timothy hay ? 
No, sir, it is the average German hay, called meadow hay. These experiment 
were made m Germany. 
Question. Y ou do not give the most common feed among us—corn meal ? 
Prof. Henry—Of 100 pounds of Indian meal a cow will digest 8i pounds of albu 
minoids, 60 pounds of carbohydrates and 4 pounds of starch with a ratio of 1 to 8. 
The Association then adjourned until 1:30 o’clock p. m. 
Afternoon Session. 
On being called to order at the afternoon session, the programme was taken up! 
in regular order. 
WHAT IS THE STATE OF ILLINOIS DOING TO PROMOTE THE DAIRY 
INDUSTRY, AND WHAT SHOULD IT DO? 
BY GEO. P. LORD, OF ELGIN, ILL. 
\ Pi' es }dent. If the State of Illinois is doing any special thing for the promotion 
ot the dairy industry of this State, I am not aware of it. What it should do may be 
outlined by what it is doing for the promotion of knowledge and the development of 
other industries of the State. 
I lie State of Illinois has established and aids a Normal, and an Agricultural 
school—one for the qualification of teachers for the public schools, the other for the 
training ot young men in the principles of agriculture and mechanics. 
I he State of Illinois appropriates money for agricultural and county fairs, and 
tor the exhibition ot tat cattle, and in various ways seeks to stimulate the develop¬ 
ment ot our agricultural pursuits and improvement in our live stock. 
• money which the State appropriates for these and various other purposes is 
raised by a tax, and the dairymen of the State pay their full share of the tax thus 
1 ®v i . e d, and as a matter of equity and right the State should afford them a full share 
of the facilities ot acquiring the knowledge that is requisite for the successful prose¬ 
cution and development of tlieir industry. 
Does the Agricultural department of the State require a school for the proper 
training of young men who are to devote their lives to the business of grain ^rowing, 
and stock raising ? 6 6 6 ’ 
Does the best interests ot the State require a school for the training of young men 
toi the mechanic arts ? If so, does not the best interest of the State require that those 
