. Breeder and sportsman. Horses. Saturday. October 26: 1912.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 13 stance to conclusions. Beginning with a herd of poorly fed cows, generous rations of feed-stuffs readily digestible and of nitrogenous character were continued for two years and an aver- age gain in per cent of butter fat amounting to one-fourth of one per- cent was shown. This was equivalent to about six per cent increase in the per cent of butter fat and it was at- tended by an increase of 50 per cent in the total amount of milk and fat yield. It is said that the increase was secured economically. The
. Breeder and sportsman. Horses. Saturday. October 26: 1912.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 13 stance to conclusions. Beginning with a herd of poorly fed cows, generous rations of feed-stuffs readily digestible and of nitrogenous character were continued for two years and an aver- age gain in per cent of butter fat amounting to one-fourth of one per- cent was shown. This was equivalent to about six per cent increase in the per cent of butter fat and it was at- tended by an increase of 50 per cent in the total amount of milk and fat yield. It is said that the increase was secured economically. The feeds relied on in this test were linseed meal, cottonseed meal, bran, gluten feed, and buckwheat middlings. The conclusion of the experiment is of practical interest, as it indicates the value of intelligent feeding in the im- provement of the quantity and quality of milk from a dairy herd. WORST SHORTAGE IN CATTLE EVER EXPERIENCED. It is quite evident from all statistical matter that this country is experienc- ing a shortage in cattle. This short- age has been coming about for several years and is now worse than it ever has been before. The causes of this shortage are diffi- cult to name, and certainly to prove, but no doubt it is largely due to the increased price of stock foods, which means an increased cost of production. It is also due to a sharp competition by such countries as Argentine, Aus- tralia and New Zealand. In part it may be influenced by the breaking up of the great western ranges. Whatever the cause, it is sufficient to know that cattle are not as numerous as they used to be, and stock and products are selling at a high price. To meet this situation, all stock keepers should refrain from selling young calves and heifers. To sell calves is to sell green fruit. Though the demand for veal be sharp, it should be supplied sparingly. It seems a pity that it is often neces- sary to make laws to force people to do what they should do in an econ- nomical way. Prices a
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