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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1910
Page
5
Dr Alexander warns feeding mainly corn to young hogs weakens bones and muscles causing paralysis or fractures. Expert urges balanced rations with nitrogenous muscle builders and exercise, including milk middlings flaxseed bran dried blood meal or tankage, plus lime water, to prevent lardy pigs and brittle frames.
A discussion on hog dipping for disease control notes dipping costs versus benefits. It argues a careful farmer can reduce disease with sanitation, and cites a swine grower who reports success using Zenoleum, claiming lower costs than other dips.
A Kansas state board of agriculture report notes that an eight year old cow is more profitable than younger cows. The animal is in her prime and can stay productive for several years, while cows with first calves at two or three years are often unprofitable. One strong cow between seven and eight yields better revenue than two in their early dairy years, with only marginally higher feed intake.
Practical notes on trough design with wide troughs preferred to V shaped for controlled feeding. Troughs should be one foot from the bench with broad stable legs and a bottom ward to prevent tipping. Grain storage via large matched lumber boxes with hinged tops. Feeding via neat wooden buckets to regulate portions.
Beets and carrots mix with grain and hay for horses, but beetine in beets is poisonous to livestock, especially horses, so tops and beet roots should not be main food. A moderate daily portion helps expense. Sheep require strict regular feeding to avoid restlessness and weight loss, so consistency is key.
Farmers face potash shortage in Cloverland where clover yields falter. The land is described as potash deficient, prompting experiments with wood ashes or commercial fertilizers. The passage urges individuals to avoid quarrels and seek practical solutions.
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