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(5) Theoretical interpretations and the practical applications of the experi-
mental results are discussed.

                                    ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.

We are indebted to Mr. J. Barritt, of the Wool Industries Research Associa-
tion, for nitrogen-estimation of the starch fed, and to Mr. W. Thomson, of the
Rowett Research Institute, for his care of the sheep throughout the experiment.

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