Debate on Shorthorn Dairy Potential Divides Breeders
London Live Stock Journal discusses Professor James Long's view that Shorthorns are poor in quality for dairy use. Hoard's Dairy man cautions against crossing with pedigree bulls, arguing the breed's beef temperament undermines milk yield. The piece argues dairy profit requires specific temperament, form, and heredity standards.
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James Long
London
Hoard
Long
Jerseys
Jersey
Professor Long
Silage versus corn fodder favored for cattle feed
A. H. Cooley in American Agriculturist argues silage from d siloed corn offers better palatability and digestion than corn fodder. He notes silage mixes well with ground feed, reduces hay or straw needs, lowers costs, and says green corn fodder can be fed with grain if dampened and ground feed is used.
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A. H. Cooley
Preference in Butter Production Sparks Farm Dispute
A wartime letter argues about butter versus butterine, urging farmers and families to improve cow care, feed, milking, and churning to ensure quality butter. The writer laments spoiled butter caused by poor storage and odor transfer from kitchens and tobacco smoke, calling for better practices on every farm.
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H. W. Phelps
Progress in Dairying Brings Prosperity with Special Purpose Cows
A Hoard's Dairyman insight argues that dairy success hinges on farmers ideas and breeding for the special purpose cow. Across states like New York, Vermont, Illinois, Wisconsin, and California, the wealthiest dairy areas reflect focused on specialized cows rather than dual purpose stock.
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Hoard
New York
Vermont
Ilinois
Wisconsin
California
The True Dairy Type Describes Ideal Cow Form
Professor Scovell outlines the ideal dairy cow for maximum milk butter and cheese. He emphasizes a large symmetrical udder, smooth teats, rich yellow hide, strong milk veins, and a wedge shaped body with refined legs.
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Professor Scovell
Chiuo Dairymen’s Association
Jerseys For Kansas College Herd Foundation
Kansas Agricultural College purchases top Jerseys from Brown Bessie herd Wisconsin. One yearling bull two year old cow with heifer calf and a three year old cow form the new herd. Descendants of Brown Bessie Merry Maiden and Ida Marigold famed for butter and cheese at the world fair. Ancestors reportedly yield over twenty five pounds of butter in seven days. Animals to model stock judging and support dairy production research.
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Kansas College
Kansas Agricultural College
United States
F. D. Coburn
Oxfordville
Wis
Jerseys
Feed Young Cows Liberally Says Massachusetts Expert
The two year old cow must yield milk and complete growth. Withholding concentrates risks reduced milk and stunted development. Young heifers may not need heavy feeding, but when they milk deeply there must be ample feed to cover the drain, as urged by F. B. Cooley of the Massachusetts experiment station.
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Cooley
Massachusetts Experiment Station
Handy Fodder Rack Demonstration and Construction
A portable fodder rack is shown that can be filled at the fodder patch and wheeled to pasture or barnyard. It is hung against the fence by rear hooks. Build the rack from three inch strips of board and cut the wheel from hardwood.
Water Supply Essential for Pure Milk Quality
An abundant water supply is vital for high quality milk. Cows forced to drink swampy, muddy, or polluted water face health risks, reducing milk quality. Mud and bacteria on legs and udders can contaminate milk during milking, creating direct infection sources.
Self Sucking Cown A Nuisance and Cattle Management
Self sucking cows are described as a nuisance and generally incurable. The text suggests fattening and selling for beef or transferring to someone who will fatten and sell. It notes contrivances exist but are usually cruel and advises getting rid of the code.
Poor skimming station operators spark dairy farmer ire
O W Lohn criticizes skimming station operators in Kansas Farmer, saying many lack dairy knowledge and interest in patrons. He describes indifferent, low skilled staff who rush milk, mishandle cans, and taint butter fat prices, prompting farmers to abandon these creameries.
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O. W. Lohn
Kansas
Treatment of Lore Tents for Mastitis and Erythema
Practical veterinary guidance from Farm and Home on treating animal ailments with camphor and elder ointment for general use, glycerin and carbolic acid for flies, teat tube drainage when needed, and a laxative Epsom salts dose for erythema mamumillarum.
Keeping Cows Calm Preserves Milk in Heat
A Wisconsin Agriculturist correspondent warns rushing cows to and from pasture harms milk quality. He urges cooling methods and avoiding irritation, noting that even intelligent dogs offer little help in guiding cows.
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Wisconsin Agriculturist
Sorghum Pasture Saves Alfalfa Cost Per Acre
Kansas experiment notes July yield from grazing 27 milk cows on 6.7 acres of sorghum. Cows increased grazing time daily from 15 minutes to 90 minutes, shifting from alfalfa to sorghum. Alfalfa use dropped from 24 to under 5 pounds daily per cow, saving 5.5 tons of alfalfa valued at 55 dollars, or 8.20 dollars per acre.
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Kansas Experiment Station
Prepotency in Bulls Explained by Temperament and Training
The article argues that dairy bull prepotency combines pedigree with individual temperament. It stresses high nervous energy and a strong will as signs, notes the Guernsey club scale, and recommends careful handling and daily exercise to keep bulls tractable and valuable for separating cream.
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Hoard
American
Guernsey Cattle Club
Faira
Guernsey Club
Guernsey
Remedy For Scours In Cattle From Flint’s Dairy Guide
Flint prescribes a remedy for scours in cows using two drams chalk or one ounce magnesia plus ten grains powdered opium, half a dram catechy, two grams tincture of capsicum and five drops peppermint essence, given twice daily. If ineffective, use Dover’s powders and starch, cinnamon powder, kino, prepared as a thickened mash. Chalk kept near calves aids stomach acidity management.
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Dover's
Pressing Cheese Curd Prepares for Curing
The frames holding the curd undergo heavy pressure for days, duration varying with curd type and cheese variety. After pressing, the cheese is removed and moved to the curing room for aging.
Care of the churn Should Be Thoroughly Scalded After Each Churning
A Creamery Journal warning stresses keeping the churn clean to prevent bad butter. It notes musty, moldy flavors result from incomplete scalding and rinsing with cold water. Steam, hot water, and a scrub brush are advised to sanitize, dry, and ventilate to avoid odors and spoilage.
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Creamery Journal
Proper location and features of a dairy stable
A Hoard's Dairyman correspondent urges careful site selection for a dairy stable. Elevation, fresh air, drainage, wind protection, sun, and feeding convenience are key. plant a northern windbreak, ensure reliable water, and enclose a breathing space with a tight board fence. For silo lining use acid proof moisture resistant paper to avoid moisture damage.
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Hoard
Guernsey Bull Nerius Wins premier prizes in Canada shows
The Guernsey bull Nerius, owned by E. St. Brow of Eastview farm Prince Edward Island, secured from the Dominion of Canada minister of agriculture, won first premiums at Toronto St Johns and Halifax last year. The Nerius line traced to an 1886 import from Guernsey and later augmented by Sir John Abbott’s herd of Quebec and New York stock. In 1895 nine head were sold to an Ontario breeder, and in that year and afterward the herd never lost in the show ring.
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Guernsey
Nerius
E. St. Brow
Eastview Farm
Prince Edward’s Island
Dominion of Canada
Toronto
St. John
Halifax
Guerssey
Sir John Abbott
Quebec
New York
Ontario
Detail Work In the Dairy
The article stresses careful detail in butter and cheese making to achieve top quality. It notes that strict attention to process pays off, especially in prosperous times when high grade dairy products are easier to sell than low grade.
What Causes Variation in Babcock Milk Tests
The article explains that fat content varies by breed Jersey Guernsey and Devon have higher fat than Holstein or Ayrshire. Individual cow differences, lactation stage age and milk’s inherent normal fat, plus minor feed effects, explain test variation.
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F. S. Cooley
Massachusetts
Jersey
Guernsey
Devon
Holstein
Ayrshire
Wyben
Indiana silo built to store sixty five tons at Purdue
C S Plumb of Purdue experiment station describes a silo 12 feet in diameter and 28 feet high, with a brick foundation and pine framing costing just under $600. The article details construction, insulation, and doors, noting no roof is necessary and that the silo preserves silage well. It also covers silage curing and methods for storing whole corn.
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Indiana Station
C. S. Plumb
Purdue Experiment Station
L. W. Lighty
National Stockman
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