Value of Silage for the Steers
The Indiana experiment Station reports corn silage as a highly economical roughage for fattening beef. A Chicago market test with fifteen short fed cattle fed only silage, shelled corn, and cottonseed meal showed strong gains and good prices. Ongoing trials at the station test various silage based rations with clover bay, while a sheep expert notes favorable results from corn silage in mulching and feeding.
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Indiana
Haring
Chicago
Ilinois
Mnlten
SUIS
Feeder Guidance For Animals And Pork Production
Practical tips on feeding dry uncooked corn for poultry and flock welfare with pasture timing for sheep. Cautions against horses near barbed wire. Watering timing for horses discussed. Pig feeding advised to maximize pork yield with a suggested ration for calves including cornmeal oats bran and linseed meal.
Dairy calves in poor condition prompt action from AD authority
An AD authority on dairy matters visited a farm where calves appeared starved for a month. At feeding, the owner supplied a generous ration and stated he would continue proper care for the herd.
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Vci
Calf Comfort Boosts Health Through Cleanliness
The text notes neglect in a calf pen caused restlessness and fatigue. After cleaning and bedding the pen, calves settled, lay down contentedly, and two weeks later appeared healthier. Emphasizes that good bedding, air, and cleanliness complement feed for livestock well being.
The Abuse of the Currycomb in Horse Care
The piece argues against overuse of the currycomb and notes some horses should never be curried. It suggests corncob is often better and that in winter, horses not at work gain no benefit from currying.
Dairy Notes on Butter Tools Feeding Calves and Cheese
Practical tips on butter bowls and utensils from hardwood, keeping separators on level floors, avoiding overfeeding young calves, careful milking, cottage cheese as a byproduct, and skim milk handling for even ripening and profit.
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Qaiter . Bradley
Girard Ave
Phila., Pa
Hoffer
Engle
Hummelstown
George P. Hoffer
Swatara Quarry
Swatara, Pa
E. M. Hoffer
Palmyra
Landis
E. B. Cassady
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