Farmers urged to improve management with breeding and records
The article urges strict farm practices to boost profits through purebred sires, careful feeding, ventilation, and record keeping. It praises cooperative farming, balanced rations, and soil fertility while warning against poor housing, improper manure handling, and sloppiness in dairying and fruit storage. It cites San Jose disease treatment and fruit storage tips and extols agricultural education and organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Plunkett
House of Parliament
Parish
Ireland
United States
Peasinta
Pmepase
Vulvanes
The Veterinarian in Farm Life and Livestock Care
The piece argues for trained veterinarians in the United States to support livestock, improve cattle and horse health, and curb untrained quacks. It notes graduates spread nationwide, better patronage in rural areas, and the vital role vets play in livestock industries and welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
graduaAlies
Lye
Quack
Feeding calves through proper care and feeds
A historical note recommends breeding pure stock and cooperative breeders, stressing clean dry stables, proper feeders, and careful feeding to improve profits. Guidance covers egg use to prevent scours, nipple hygiene, and even a Georgia farmer claiming $28 net from one cow on an acre, plus $20 manure value, urging better calf nutrition and frequent ration changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cao
Georgia Garryman
Hog Breeding and Care Guidelines From Farm and Home
The text outlines seasonal feeding for breeding sows, advocating rye or forage substitutes when weather allows, with alfalfa hay as backup. It recommends varied grains based on cost, ample water, and a comfortable dry shed with wind protection and a south-facing window. A sowing pen should separate feed areas and protect piglets, with a winter routine of closed doors at night and an open window for ventilation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe
Selecting a dairy cow for a productive herd
The guide stresses a dairy cow as a milk making machine and outlines a 1000 pound ideal. Look for lean head and neck, clear large eyes, narrow shoulders, broad rump, large chest, big belly, and strong milk veins delivering four well formed teats. Ensure tuberculin testing before mixing cows and watch for abortion-related discharge and dairy hygiene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallstein
Jersey
Guernees
Ayrshtre
Rory
Tyne
Driving Three Horses Instructions For Handling Tie Ropes
The article describes using a short rope or strap to guide three horses from a single pair of lines. It warns against ropes being too short to prevent tangling or straying, and notes that one person can control the herd by adjusting rope length to keep them near or apart. It mentions risks to ankles and the need for careful handling on the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harkes
Farmers at market sell stock amid unclear reports
A fragmented note describes farmers selling livestock at market price while unclear details and ornate terms hint at broader actions. The text remains vague about participants and outcomes, offering limited concrete facts beyond the livestock market activity.
Care of the Straw in Stack Maintenance
Advice on preserving straw stacks notes that well-built stacks are rare and valuable for sale and bedding. Recommend raking sites to perpendicular, then capping with long rye straw or Timothy hay to protect and pay benefits.
Electric light culture grows plants in greenhouse experiment
A Royal Botanic Society greenhouse experiment uses moving arc lights and water screened light to accelerate plant growth. Electric energy powers arc lamps, atmospheric electrification, and rack movement. Early results show taller, healthier tomato plants after 48 hours of exposure, with potential for year round, larger scale use in nurseries.
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Royal Botanic Society
Pserdens
Regent's Parts
Jablouchet
Sir W. Siemens
Great Britain
Mr. Bailey
America
WW. Siemens
Raons
Srelng
Aistaialion
Holwnne Sarders
Fem
Neca Rethera
Briven
Brichy
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