Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 17, 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) Palatability, (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.