Causes for Small Litters in Brood Sows
University of Arizona livestock expert Dr. G W Barnes explains most brood sows have four pigs per litter on average and warns breeding too young reduces litter size. He advises delaying breeding until sows are twelve to fourteen months old and emphasizes exercise and proper development to improve profits.
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G. W. Barnes
University of Arizona Agricultural Extension Service
United States
Arizona
Weanling Pigs Grow Fast in Early Life Profit
The article argues that selling light weanlings is often more profitable than feeding to heavier weights. Trials show greatest feed efficiency in early life, with suckling pigs converting rations to meat rapidly. Sows fed liberally gain while nursing, and 25 to 40 pound pigs fetch about ten cents a pound, while 150 pound pigs yield better returns than leaving them to 251 pounds.
Ventilation urged for hogs by Nebraska College
The Nebraska College of Agriculture stresses hog ventila tion as crucial as corn crops. Poorly vented hog houses trap heated, impure air, making pigs susceptible to disease such as pneumonia and hog rheumatism when exposed to cold air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska College of Agriculture
Noose Versus Halter Costs in Animal Deaths
The passage contemplates rope with a noose as a cheaper device than a proper halter for handling animals. It notes a noose can slip or tighten in odd positions, risking fatal strangulation, and concludes the halter is far safer and cheaper in the long run.
A Western Man for Governor
Keith Neville of North Platte runs as the western Nebraska Democratic candidate for governor. He emphasizes irrigation, good roads, and a state publicity bureau to promote resources, vows to fight water encroachment, support enforcement of prohibition if carried, and to aid in needed legislation.
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Keith Neville
North Platte
Democracy
Lincoln County
Colorado
Wyoming
Nebraska
Neville
Alwayes
Candidate for State Senator in 28th district primary
H J Miller Bassett Nebraska announces candidacy on the Republican ticket for nomination as State Senator for the 28th district covering Rock Brown Cherry Sheridan Dawes Box Butte and Sioux counties. He seeks support from voters for the April primary.
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Rock, Brown Cherry
Sheridan
Dawes
Box Butte
Sioux
H. J. Miller
Bassett
Nebraska
See Seymore before you insur State agent for Omaha Health
A notice directs individuals to seek insurance guidance from Seymore, state agent for Omaha Health and Accident, noting that only blanket insurance is offered in the state and directing to Fleming's Cigar Store for details.
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Seymore
Omaha Health
Fleming's Cigar Store
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Darnell & Shelton
Jack Miller
Alliance
Lincoln Climatic Paint
Lincoln
F.E. Holsten
Civil Service School
Kittredge Bidg
Denver
High Ground Nursery
York
Harrison Nursery CO
Anril
Satte
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Bloombeld
N. J
First State Bank
Geo. D. Harrah
Address Exchange Building
South Omaha
Huler Tudio
Victor Shuler
Rumer Block
Indiana
Zediker’s
Baker Horse Company
J. W. Cunningham
Alliance Hotel
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