Rearing the Calf and Butter Making Traditions
An old article advises breeders to cull early for unpromising calves, noting some may improve if kept. It outlines dairy indicators, such as udder form, teats, and teeth, and stresses ration choices. It then details butter making steps from churning to water washing and salt, including storage guidance.
Quality of Butter Depends on Cow Diet and Care
Quality of butter hinges on what cows eat and drink. A clean environment and proper feed are essential to produce superior dairy fat.
Proper Shetland Type and Buying Guide
The ideal Shetland pony has a round body and short legs with good knee action and a head held high. Avoid sleepy appearance. Originating from the Shetland Isles near Scotland, ponies have inhabited these isles for about 200 years, with imports to this country around the mid 19th century. They come in all colors and color is not a judging factor. They are easy to raise and in steady demand.
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Shetland Isles
Scotland
Treatment of the Separator Machine Care Notes
The separator requires careful handling for best performance. Ensure solid foundations and level setup, flush bearings with kerosene to ease operation and extend life, keep the machine well oiled with the recommended oil, and locate separators in a clean ventilated area free of odors. After each use, disassemble clean and air thoroughly.
Poots for the Stock as Succulent Feeds
The article extols poots as among the best succulent supplementary feeds for livestock. It notes farmers overlook roots but roots rank high for nutrition and usefulness beyond mere nutriment.
Feeding farm animals with carrots beets and turnips
The article explains feeding roots and grasses for thrift and health in farm animals. It covers carrots, sugar beets, turnips, mangels, sowing tips, spacing, thinning, harrowing, and equipment, noting large stock carrot varieties are preferred and that Swede turnips suit cultivation.
Carrot and Turnip Feed for Sheep Get Noted
The report notes that carrots and turnips serve as essential roots for sheep, valued for their usefulness. It emphasizes their role in sheep diets and mentions their agricultural importance.
Swineherd Advice and Livestock Welfare Notes
Farmers urged to teach young pigs to eat early and adjust grain rations to keep growth high. Cheap brood sow rations blend half corn and half bran and shorts. Tail curl signals health with disease risk if it straightens. Potatoes can fatten pigs as 4.5 pounds cooked potato equals 1 pound cornmeal. Warns against brutal hired hands and stresses uniform swine color size and shape for market readiness.
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Breeder's Gazette
Chicago
Early & Stauffer
Early
Stauffer
Farly & Stauffer