Value of Water to Farm Stock
An article argues cows require abundant clean water for maximum milk yield. It notes milk is about 80 87 percent water and a dairy cow may drink 16 gallons daily. It recommends troughs in paddocks and water bowls in the cowshed to ensure a steady supply.
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Antigue
New Zealand Farmer Weekly
Clean water for cattle boosts milk yield and health
Observations emphasize the importance of providing clean warm water to cattle in winter. Cows drinking cold or dirty water face heat loss, slower digestion, and higher veterinary costs. Avoid muddy streams and ensure dairy cows have access to safe water to prevent infections and improve milk quality.
Expert advice on selecting a producer gas unit for vehicles
Gas producers for vehicles require robust design and safety features. Check generator lag, gas piping placement, air inlet gauge, and heat ignition safeguards. Verify spare parts, service, manufacturer longevity, and warranty. Compare costs, installation scope, and gas dust limits. avoid amateur builds.
Variations in cream from farm to factory processes
The text outlines how cream quality depends on separator speed and milk flow, cream screw position, milk temperature, and milk condition. It emphasizes clean handling, correct storage, proper stirring, and maintaining cool, odor-free conditions to prevent quality loss and contamination.
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Department of Agriculture
Responsibility for Fences Across Boundaries
The Bush Fires Act requires owners who clear ten feet from a boundary fence to ensure the neighbor does the same on their side. if fire damages the fence due to a failure to clear, the nonclearing owner must repair or reerect within one month unless extended by magistrate after written application and seven days notice. Cooperation and mutual aid beyond breaking clearings can improve prevention of bush fires.
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Wes
Australian bacon pigs eyed to boost Britain supply
A 1940s Australian Committee on Animal Production report urges expanding bacon pig production for export to Britain after the war. It highlights preferred bacon weights, breed suitability, cereal and protein dietary advances, and the need to improve marketing and transport within dairy and cereal regions.
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Great Britain
Australia
Pig Carcass Competitions and Bacon Type Standards
The article argues for extending commercial pig carcase contests judged by a Dr Hammond system to promote commercially valuable traits. It urges weighty judging in breed classes at farm shows, stronger linking of premiums to quality and feeding, and a progeny testing approach to evaluate pig merit across the industry.
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Hammond
Electrolux Refrigerator Promises Modern Kitchen Economy
The flame that freezes Electrolux unit offers kerosene or electric operation for countr y homes and cities alike. It claims reduced maintenance, long life, and reliable cooling with minimal service, plus a Melbourne factory test standard and Dalgety’s promotion for full information.
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Tractors and Reversing Techniques for Safe Operation
The article discusses tractor reversing accuracy essential for aligning to fixed points, belt tension when stationary, and methods to set the machine into the correct position by switching ignition and using bottom gear. It cautions drivers to use the hand throttle when backing under engine power and to keep both eyes on the driving side while reversing.
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