County Agent Examines Economic Medicine In Veterinary Care
County Agriculture Agent John C. Page reflects on the shift from old horse doctors to modern veterinary medicine. He explains economic considerations in farm animal care, noting that early vet intervention improves outcomes, while delayed calls raise costs. The article discusses flock versus individual treatment, dairy cattle decisions, and the rise of contract-based veterinary care with preventive services.
Black Plastic Mulch Adds New Dimensions to Gardening
University of Vermont horticulturist Richard J. Hopp touts black polyethylene mulch for vegetables. He cites years of soil warming, moisture retention, and earlier harvests for crops like tomatoes, muskmelons, cucumbers, watermelons, and squash, with labor notes for home gardeners. A Brownsboro bank burglary tale follows.
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