Foot-rot in farm animals and treatment guidance
The article describes foot-rot in farm animals with emphasis on sheep, noting dirty barnyard conditions as a cause. It details signs such as lameness, foul odor, and claw decay, and prescribes cleaning, debridement, silver nitrate or zinc chloride applications, pine tar, bandaging, and dry ground. It also advises isolating diseased animals and using antiseptic foot baths for flocks, credited to George H. Glover, Colorado Agricultural College.
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George H. Glover
Colorado Agricultural College
Silage With Legume Hay Benefits Ewes
Corn silage alone is a poor ration for breeding ewes. Balancing with legume hay such as red clover alfalfa alsike clover sweet clover or ROY bean hay makes the diet acceptable. In winter silage plus legume hay suffices early. prior to lambing add a small amount of concentrated grain like oats bran barley or corn for milk reserves.
Practice of Inbreeding Requires Much Caution
Prof B W Fairbanks of Colorado Agricultural College says inbreeding should occur only when breeders understand fundamental principles and deal with excellent animals of good ancestry. Line breeding offers similar advantages without the downsides, yet inbreeding has a place if done with discretion.
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B. W. Fairbanks
Colorado Agricultural College
Live Stock Hints for Better Farm Profit and Management
Practical guidance on bedding, water for hogs, alfalfa access, purebred replacement timing, and the profitability of hogs and cows. Notes that hogs gain efficiency on dairy by products, that water quality drives health, and that well managed hogs contribute substantially to farm income. Includes two slogans for live stock men.
Alfalfa Requires Lime for Healthy Growth
Alfalfa will not thrive without lime in the soil within reach of the young roots. If the surface soil is sour, getting a good stand is unlikely. The crop can grow a little on decaying humus but heat in summer may halt humus decay and the alfalfa will die without food.
Earlier Maturing Cattle
The United States Department of Agriculture explains diminishing returns in meat production. Studies show hogs and cattle gain less per unit of feed as finishing approaches, supporting farmers to market earlier and adjust rations for profit.
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United States Department of Agriculture
W. J. Spillman
Bureau of Agricultural Economica
United States
Department of Agriculture
Vario
Globe-Post advertising promises honesty and reach
The Globe-Post serves Plymouth and Sioux County households, selling annual subscriptions at $2. It warns readers to trust ads from reputable LeMars and Plymouth advertisers, noting fake circulars may be rejected and honest ads earn attention and belief. It stresses local and national advertisers with trusted reputations.
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Globe-Post
Plymouth
Sioux County
LeMars
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