The use of energy values in the computation of rations for farm animals /

Abstract

nitrogen or sulphur, but each is composed entirely of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. COMPOSITION OF THE ENTIRE BODY. The average results of analyses shown in the following table indicate the composition of the bodies of different animals in different conditions : ENERGY VALUES OP RATIONS FOR FARM ANIMALS.

Factors affecting farmers' earnings in southeastern Pennsylvania /

“…1 This group includes two off-type farms which were later discarded as well as mushroom farms. 2 This table includes several farms which were discarded in subsequent tabulations.…”

“…The initial correlation analysis with earnings as the dependent was made in connection with the study of the differences in the organization of the different farms, to determine (1) the relative importance of differences in the different enterprises in affecting operator's earnings, (2) the average effect of changes in the proportion of the different enterprises upon operator's earnings.…”

“…3). 2 Milk production has long been the most important source of income ( fig. 4) because of the rather heavy soil and the location within easy shipping distance of Philadelphia; but wheat and hay are also Fig For this latter purpose the possibilities in mushroom production are of much interest to Chester County farmers, but the general efficiencies in dairy farm operation are more important to dairy farmers in other eastern regions, and are therefore discussed in greater detail here.…”

“…Includes some miscellaneous items not shown in previous tables 2. Includes firewood: excludes products used by hired men 3.…”

“…2,913 -but there would be 298 pounds of digestible protein. Such a ration under Chester County conditions gave an average milk yield of about 4,600 pounds, so there would be an increase of 500 pounds of milk by merely substituting bran for part of the corn, with no addi-…”