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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1910
Page
13
A well known swine breeder describes mule foot hogs noting they have solid feet, hardiness, and good growth. They are bred across states, praised for disease immunity and quiet disposition, though not fully proven cholera proof.
The guide outlines a dairy cow diet delivering 29 pounds of dry matter and 2.25 pounds of protein with 13 pounds of carbohydrates and 0.5 pound of fat. It stresses protein at about 1:35.5 starches and suggests a farm seed mix including corn silage, alfalfa hay, straw, groenne osis, and ground peas to achieve a balanced ration.
Corn silage is described as the cheapest and most efficient supplement to water rations for dairy and beef cattle, calves and sheep. It is cheaper to harvest corn crop into silage on the farm than any other method and a well stocked silo offers green feed during dry periods.
Absolute cleanliness is the first requirement in butter making. Sanitary surroundings and correct temperatures follow, with careful cream handling. The butter should be wrapped in parchment, and to keep a uniform color add one to four drops of vegetable coloring per pound depending on the desired shade.
The article stresses removing horns from dairy calves when very young to prevent future horn growth. It warns that calves should be dehorned before the buttons attach to the skull and notes the need for careful handling during the procedure to avoid harm.
The article explains humane dehorning of calves using caustic soda or potash before two weeks old, noting careful use to avoid misshapen horns. It also extols Angora goats for low odor, low cost maintenance, and Mohair production, plus meat and farm-cleaning benefits.
The importation of Angora goats to this country continues with the aim to strengthen stock rather than improve it. It is admitted that Angoras of the best quality in the world can be found elsewhere.
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