Shropshire Merino Cross Raises More Lambs and Value
John L. Thompson argues a Shropshire ram on Merino ewes increases lambs and improves vigor while reducing care. He cites potential 25 to 50 percent heavier carcasses with good management, notes healthier flocks, less foot trimming, and wool demand for a high quality medium wool. He advises testing with a small flock if full adoption is daunting.
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Carrot feeding in horses noted for age effects and cautions
A discussion on using carrots as horse fodder cites Ti Aviculture warning that carrots vigor old horses by purifying blood but risk making young stallions irritable and prone to apoplexy. Moderate rations advised for under ten years. older horses may safely use with oats, though overuse and lack of exercise can trigger fatal outcomes.
Manuring Spails and the Value of Barnyard Fertilizer
The article argues that decomposing organic matter in soil supports plant life but can exhaust over time. It praises barnyard manure as the most durable organic fertilizer, notes artificial manures provide quicker plant food but suffer losses through solubility, drainage, and cultivation. It suggests gradual-release materials may be most profitable.
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