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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
5
Advice on raising foals emphasizes strong nutrition and early grain feeding. Keep mares in pasture seasonally, place a low grain box near the dam, and use a corner pen to train the foal to nibble grain by two months. Provide oats bran and possibly cracked corn, with shade and salt nearby to encourage dam and foal bonding. Weaning should arrive in good condition.
A circular hub band with opposite short arms fits over a wagon wheel hub. The hitching strap attaches to the lower arm so when a horse tries to move the wheel the band winds the strap and tightens, forcing the horse to stop and wait for orders unless it is determined enough to pull the wagon.
When hog disease cholera is suspected, take temperatures of healthy-appearing animals, noting normal 101-103 degrees in winter and about 1 degree higher in summer. If temperatures reach 106-107, post mortem exams should focus on kidneys with dark red spots, lesions in small intestines and lungs, and congested lymphatic glands. A veterinarian should perform postmortems and serum administration if available.
System of ear notch identification for sheep flocks recommended by Colorado Agricultural College. One notch in the base left ear equals 1, two notches equal 2, cross notches represent 4, a notch in the left ear point equals 5, and so on.
A. R. Hahner explains swine lungworms are common parasites, threadlike and 0.75 to 1.5 inches long, in bronchial tubes with mucus. Treatment is usually ineffective. prevention via well drained yards, elevated ground, quick pas ture changes, and disinfecting sleeping quarters with 3 percent coal tar dip when possible.
Hog breeding for a purebred market is a ticklish job and requires experience. The average farmer will do better to stick to the pork grades.
Advice to raise a young horse with company rather than isolation. Suggest keeping a colt near other animals or a companion and visiting with small treats daily to encourage socialization and welfare.
Advice urges pig farms to avoid outdoor sleep for pigs in cold weather. Build warm shelters or allow access to hog houses so pigs can rest indoors.
The text explains ear marking schemes for sheep using base, point, and upper parts to indicate the year of birth. Tens are shown by the right ear, with ten occupying the left ear position. The system suits small flocks around a hundred. larger flocks use a more complex 10 000-number method. It can also apply to mouting cattle and hogs.
The text argues that livestock production lags behind population growth and foreign demand. It notes western ranges converted to cash crops, neglect of livestock, and predicts strong meat prices due to domestic demand and war-related deficits. It also highlights manure as essential for soil fertility and soil health.
Ropy milk results from a germ that may originate in a dusty stable or a stagnant pool of water the cow waded through. Reme dies by thorough scraping of dried manure, washing the interior, and scalding of all pails cans and the separator as advised by K M Waghburn University Farm St Paul.
The report notes that keeping sows near one another when farrowing greatly eases feeding and care duties for piglets and stock. The streamlined arrangement minimizes handling and improves supervision during farrowing.
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