. Bulletin. Agriculture -- Massachusetts Periodicals; Fertilizers -- Analysis Periodicals. 23 (c) Digestibility of the Sprouts. Dry Protein Fiber Extract matter Fat. Average of 7 German trials with 3 samples. /o 8i* 78 85 86 50 The experiment was conducted with 3 sheep, but as sheep I and II digested so much less fiber and extract matter than is customary, only the resuUs with sheep III are reported. Tlie present single test agrees reasonably well with the German trials, and shows that malt sprouts may be classed with those feeds having a fairly high digestibility. (d) Feeding Exper
. Bulletin. Agriculture -- Massachusetts Periodicals; Fertilizers -- Analysis Periodicals. 23 (c) Digestibility of the Sprouts. Dry Protein Fiber Extract matter Fat. Average of 7 German trials with 3 samples. /o 8i* 78 85 86 50 The experiment was conducted with 3 sheep, but as sheep I and II digested so much less fiber and extract matter than is customary, only the resuUs with sheep III are reported. Tlie present single test agrees reasonably well with the German trials, and shows that malt sprouts may be classed with those feeds having a fairly high digestibility. (d) Feeding Experiment with Cows. Afalt Sprouts vs. Gluten Feed. Object of the Experiment:—The object of the trial was to note the feeding value of sprouts for the production of milk, and its nutri- tive and economic value as a grain feed ; and the quantity that could be safely fed and the best method of feeding. Plan of the Experiment:—Four cows, two of which had been in milk for over a year and two new milch the autumn previous, were divided into lots of two each and fed by the reversal method. All four received the same basic ration of hay, rowen and corn meal. During the first half of the trial, two of the cows received 3 pounds of gluten feed, and the other two i Yi pounds of gluten feed and 2 pounds of malt sprouts daily. In the second half the rations were reversed. In reality, 2 pounds of malt sprouts were fed against i^^ pounds of gluten feed, as these quantities contained theoretically the same amounts of digestible nutrients, and should produce similar results. It was the intention to feed a larger amount of sprouts, but the animals refused to eat more. It is possible that if the sprouts had been fed in winter, and the animals had been fresh in milk, they would have taken three pounds daily. *Organic Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations
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