Experiments on the Digestibility of Prickly Pear by Cattle (Classic Reprint)

The animal body is made up of water, mineral matter (or ash), nitrogenous matter (or proteids), and fat. The function of the feed which animals eat is to maintain the supply of this material so that they may grow, perform work, and maintain a healthy condition.

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