Evening Republican, Volume 59, Number 107, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 May 1917 — CONCENTRATES FOR RATIONS [ARTICLE]

CONCENTRATES FOR RATIONS

Taken From an Article by E. S. Savage, Professor of Animal Husbandry, New York College of Agriculture. [National Crop Improvement Service.] A good rule to follow in all rations is to have at least three plants represented in the ration. There are seven factors which should be considered: (1) Bulk, (2) Digestibility, (3) Relation between the digestible protein and carbohydrates and fat, (4) Variety, (5) Suitability of the feeds to the animal and product, (6) Palatabillty, (7) Cost. ■ As an example, choosing the cheapest feeds relatively, considering manurial values, suitability and all, we would recommend the following mixture of grains as suitable for dairy cows at present prices: 600 pounds distillers dried grains. 400 pounds gluten feed. 300 pounds wheat bran or brewers dried grains. . 400 pounds hominy feed. 300 pounds cottonseed or oil meal.