Show corn stover low protein feed and needs bala balance nce the loss in dry matter in corn stover approximates 24 per cent while the loss in ensiling en corn need not be more than 10 per cent this emphasizes tho the value of 0 ensiling en in so tar far as possible this year says Il hoards dairyman however bright corn stover that has been properly shocked can be made a valuable part of the ration this winter shredding grinding or cutting may be advisable to in order to get the cows to eat the entire plant also the conservative use of molasses mixed with water and sprinkled over this roughage may add to its palatability and feeding value slightly corn stover Is a low protein feed and to balance it we must feed a high protein grain mixture we recommend I 1 to 2 per cent of the grain mixture bo be ground limestone marl oyster shell or special steamed bone meat meal done bone meal and salt mixed half and half and fed as salt alone Is usually fed will also give the necessary mineral protection the analysis of corn stover Is 2 21 1 per cent digestible crude protein ag I 1 per cent total digestible nutrients |