Lamb-fattening rations varying in proportions of roughage to concentrates
have been studied in this project for several years. Experimental
evidence shows that a ratio of 55 percent roughage and 45
percent concentrates has been most efficient in the utilization of feed
nutrients. In recent years much interest has been shown by feeders
in rations that are ground, mixed, and the entire ration put into a
pellet.
Objects of the 1953 studies:
1. To determine if a ration of corn and alfalfa hay would produce
larger and more economical' gains when fed as pellets than when the
bay was fed long and the corn was unground.
2. To determine if certain proportions of roughages to concentrates
Were more desirable than others in the completely pelleted ration.
