Farmers Warned to Guard Against Hog Cholera Outbreaks
The American Foundation for Animal Health urged farmers to vaccinate pigs early and maintain sanitation and proper feeding during the high danger period in early fall. Watch droves for fever or loss of appetite and quarantine new livestock for two weeks if cholera appears. notify neighbors and seek veterinary diagnosis immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Foundation For Animal Health
Foundation
Cooking Rhubarb Color From Its Red Skin
The article notes rhubarb does not need peeling before cooking and mentions the red skin provides an attractive color.
Soybean Hay Compared Favorably with Alfalfa
A report notes high quality soybean hay compares favorably with alfalfa hay for livestock feed, highlighting superior protein content and digestibility in field trials and feeds tests.
Time Is Safety Time in Rural School Transportation
Paul D. Gipson reports on rural school safety as classes resume in Michigan. Drivers are urged to watch for children near roads and to stop for school buses. Agricultural engineer Arthur J. Bell stresses proper ventilation and insulation for livestock buildings to prevent moisture buildup and heat loss. Michigan State College specialists offer guidance, with county agents available for assistance. Also discussed: rising farm land prices driven by high income and investment funds, with expected caution as inflationary and deflationary forces balance.
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Paul D. Gipson
Clare County
Michigan
Arthur J. Bell
Michigan State College
Bell
Department of Agricultural Engineering
M.S.C
Doudle
Wright
Michigan farm land prices rise over eighty percent since 1941
Dr Karl T Wright of Michigan State College notes farm land values have climbed more than 80 percent since 1941, reflecting higher asset values in Michigan agriculture. He discusses factors driving the surge and its implications for farmers and land management.
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Karl T. Wright
Michigan State College
Michigan
Sound Herd Management for More Fall and Winter Milk
Agricultural advice outlines keep cows productive in fall and winter. Emphasizes forage quality, timed pasture, hay silage grain balance, clean bedding, proper prenatal care, healthy cows before freshening, and liberal feeding during dry periods. Recommends a light grain ration at calving and a time saving milking routine.
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Peshtigo Ct
Chicago
Proper Care of Udder and Teats for Dairy Cows
Dr. B. J. Killham of Michigan State College warns improper stable design insufficient bedding and careless milking as top causes of teat and udder injuries. Stalls too small and rough concrete floors increase injury risk. high milking machine vacuum and leaving it on after milk stops can also harm udders.
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B. J. Killham
Michigan State College
Killham
Surprise birthday party honors Mrs Brockway
A surprise party was held for Mrs. Howard Brockway last Saturday night with visiting and several tables of cards. She received many remembrances and a pot luck lunch ended the evening. Relatives visiting included Merle Wedge and family of Sandusky, H Satson of Clare, William Case of Harrison, and Carl Bringold of Greenwood. Mrs Heber and sister Mrs Rathburn of Gladwin left Monday for Mississippi for a few weeks.
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Howard Brockway
Brockway
Merle Wedge
Sandusky
H. Satson
Clare
Wm. Case
Harrison
Carl Bringold
Greenwood
Heber
Harold Heber
Robert Rathburn
Gladwin
Mississippi
Andersonville social notes and village visitors
Mrs Lillie Hubble visited her daughter the Dowds this week as farmers catch up on work. Calves win at Isabella fair with Miss Jean Drake taking first prize. The Blarney Club becomes Meet A While and prepares quilts for Wise township fire relief.
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Lillie Hubble
Russell Dowd
John
Glora Morrison
Bruce Morrison
Minnie Burch
St. Petersburg
Florida
Jack Russell
Jim Prout
Harvey “Spickerman
Henry Russell
Leo Russell
Clare
Homer O'Dell
North Bradley
Wesley Huntley
Lawrence Atkinson
Raymond Lennox
Elton Methner
Duane Acker
Drake
Dawn Drake
Don Atkinson
Medford
Oregon
Gyril Letson
Coleman
Jean Drake
Frank Peck
Doris
Arkansas
Joe Strief
Muskegon
Blarney Club
Geo. Renner
John Hubble
Rosebven
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Isabella County
Robert C. Kleiner
Clare County Aaa Committee
Clare Live Stock
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St. Johns-Clare-Gladwin-Gaylord-Marion-Lapeer
Prince & Co
Uncle Bob
Kraft Dairy Farm Service
Lars
Bob
Kraft Foods Company
Andersonville
Farwell Lumber Co
Don Luce
Farwell, Mich
Aise
Michigan Navy
Homestead
Tooley Bean & Grain Co