Major Henry E. Alvord, of Houghton Farm, N.Y., gives the following
as the range and average of analyses by a large number of eminent
scientists:
Range in 100 lbs. Average.
Total dry matter 15.10 to 25.90 18.60
Water 84.90 to 74.10 81.40
Protein 0.90 to 1.90 1.30
Fat 0.30 to 0.90 0.60
Nitrogen-free extract 7.60 to 13.40 9.60
Crude Fiber 4.70 to 7.90 5.90
Ash 0.90 to 1.40 1.20