Parasites Threaten Sheep Says USDA Bulletin 1330
The United States Department of Agriculture releases Farmers Bulletin 1330 by Maurice C. Hall on parasites and parasitic diseases in sheep. It stresses prevention, early veterinary help, postmortems, and pasture and manure practices to curb losses in sheep, lambs, and wool.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Maurice C. Hall
Bureau of Animal Industry
Department
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Better Lambs Campaign Is Winner in Kentucky
Kentucky reports success in a campaign to eliminate the bucky lambs. The third year of extension work aims to improve quality, reduce losses from docking, and boost demand as eastern buyers purchase direct from producers. Over 200000 lambs expected to be marketed this year as auctions rise.
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Kentucky
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Department of Agriculture
Potatoes Valuable for Fatting Pigs and Cattle
University of Minnesota livestock expert Austin A Dowell outlines potato feeding rules for pigs sows and brood sows. He notes cooked potatoes mixed three parts with one part grain fatten pigs and warns raw potatoes can affect dairy cattle milk and butter. He highlights solanine in potatoes and sprouts as a poisoning risk and advises removing sprouts before feeding.
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Austin A. Dowell
University of Minnesota
Lambing Time Seen as a Key Profit Factor for Flocks
Lambing time is viewed by many flock owners as a difficult season. Proper care after breeding reduces trouble and largely determines profit or loss in the flock.
Fall Pig Ration Giving Most Lucrative Results
The article lists several fall pig feeding rations. One uses 50 pounds corn 50 pounds middlings 10 pounds tankage, another 10 parts corn 1 part tankage, plus a mix of 50 pounds corn 50 pounds shipstuff 10 pounds tankage, and an 8 to 1 corn to oy bears ratio for a fourth option.
Corn Type Showdown At Chicago Grain and Hay Show
Farmers nationwide watch December tests at the International Grain and Hay show in Chicago to decide the best corn type. The event compares old and Utility corn, with regional classifications, expert judges, and prizes over six thousand dollars.
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Chicago
United States
A. L. Stone
Wisconsin
A. C. Amy
Minnesota
J. F. Cox
Michigan
L. H. Newman
Canada
A. T. Wiancko
Indiana
Wallace B. Hanger
Ohio
Joe L. Robinson
Iowa
C. A. Helm
Missouri
J. C. Hackleman
Illinois
L. E. Call
Kansas
Chicago Board of Trade
Crops Marketed Earlier Than Others
A USDA report compares five year marketings 1917 to 1922 for wheat corn barley and flaxseed. It shows wheat: 62.1 percent sold in July to October while corn peaks December to March at 47.2 percent earlier in the year. Barley shares 51.9 percent in first four months. flaxseed peaks September to November with 59.2 percent, 67 percent if December included.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Progress Through Careful Sire Selection for Better Herds
New York dairymen report success in building grade and pure bred herds hinges on careful sire selection. Ithaca college confirms "like produces like" and emphasizes choosing animals with desired production traits. When proven sires are scarce, buyers should consider individuality, pedigree, and ancestral performance to ensure offspring quality.
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New York
State College of Agriculture
Ithaca
Poor Lubrication Wrecks Tractors After Heavy Use
J C Wooley of Missouri warns that after about 385 hours of work six percent of lubricating oil becomes kerosene forced past pistons. Diluted oil loses lubricating power and causes rapid wear. Crankcase should be drained after three to four days of operation and the clean oil reused to flush, then refilled with new oil. old oil usable in hog and poultry houses.
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J. C. Wooley
Missouri
Early spring onions from perennial beds
The article suggests planting five to six pounds of onion sets in a sheltered corner to establish a permanent onion bed. It notes that winter or Egyptian onions provide early harvests, letting an average family have ample onions well before spring sets or onions from seed are ready.
When Pullets Begin to Lay Get Them Into Coop
Poultrymen advise moving early laying pullets into winter quarters after first eggs appear on the range. Place a third to a fourth of the best-developed birds inside, then move remaining birds as they mature. Clean and disinfect houses, avoid early artificial lights, and ensure good ventilation to prevent colds and roup.
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Cornell
Emden-Toulouse Cross Favored for Holiday Geese
The Rhode Island experiment reports Emden-Toulouse cross geese as best all around for early and late markets especially for large Geese for Christmas and New Year. They are large hardy and present a fine dressed carcass. Emden-African is next in desirability for early goslings.
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Rhode Island
Intestinal Worms Harm Iowa Fowls Warns Poultry Expert
Iowa flocks suffer from intestinal worms causing nonproduction, stunting and sometimes death. Poultryman St. T. Parkhurst of Iowa State College Extension advises a tonic of 12 quarts mash with 1 lb epsom salts and 1 lb dry sulphur daily for 3 or 4 days plus improved sanitation.
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Iowa
St. T. Parkhurst
Iowa State College
Thoroughly Clean House Before Severe Weather
The hen house should be cleaned and disinfected before cold weather. If it has a dirt floor remove several inches of dirt and replace with dry gravel or sand. On cement or wooden floors add several inches of fresh straw after cleaning.
Production drops in holiday turkey raising
The article notes a decline in holiday turkey production as many old-time raisers quit. It suggests entering the business where ample range and feed exist and predation is low, with fall identified as the best season to locate good foundation stock before fattening and sale.
Waste Basket Poet Sparks Quiet Debate at Home
A playful exchange features a woman belittling her husband as a mere waste basket manufacturer while he defends the craft as a source of poetry. The dialogue contrasts domestic judgment with artistic appreciation in a domestic scene.
Cause Enough
A terse exchange centers on an unnamed old man who leaves a show early, citing the show itself as the reason. The dialogue hints at fatigue or disillusionment with performances or crowds, underscoring a theme of weariness with ongoing entertainment.
Ohio State to Build $10,000 Cinder Path at New Stadium
Ohio State University plans a $10,000 quarter mile cinder path with two furlongs straightaways in its new stadium. The report notes the project as part of athletic facility upgrades and mentions other regional moves in baseball and football clubs.
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Ohio State University
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