Dairy Facts Good Sire Best for Daviess County Farmers
A column urging farmers to stop using scrub bulls and their unprofitable progeny and invest in a good purebred bull. It notes dairy genetics and feeding costs, citing U.S. dairy data showing higher fat production yields greater returns. Emphasizes purebred bulls, quality feed, and farm profitability with figures and a quote from F. E. Ball, Deputy Colorado State Dairy Commissioner.
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United States
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Cave
Gayve
Goa
F. E. Ball
Colorado
Department Of Agriculture Publishes Egg Handling Bulletins
Bulletin 664 explains preventing breakage of eggs in transit while Bulletin 668 covers installation and equipment for egg breaking plants. The USDA lists numerous bulletins and circulars on egg preparation, grading, candling, and handling for industry use, with thousands of copies available.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Carlots
Bureau of Chemistry
Department
Silage Boosts Calf Gains and Profits in Trials
A feeding study at the University farm under W. TE. Deters and N. RK. Carnes shows silage plus grain fattening 60 calves yields 2.36 lb daily for 126 days and a net $17 per head, while no silage produces $10.15 less profit. Barley performs nearly like corn but with higher cost. Purebred, high grade, and common calves gain similarly, but selling prices differ, ranging from $56.18 to $383.45.
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University Farm
W. TE. Deters
N. RK. Carnes
Improvement Variations in US Road Grading Costs Revealed
Bureau of Public Roads data on 1850 miles of federal aid roads show wide regional cost differences for grading work from 1917 to 1921. Average prices per cubic yard range from 0.41 to 6.68 dollars across regions, with factors including old pavement removal, grading complexity, climate, and detour costs influencing totals.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Bureau of Public Roads
New England
Middle Atlantic States
East North Central
West North Central
South Atlantic
East South Central
West South Central
Pacific States
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Separate Calf Stalls to Prevent Disease Spread
The Post urges splitting newborn calves into separate stalls for four to five weeks. Early life germ exposure prompts doctors to study stomach contents. herd health benefits rise when calves are housed apart, reducing cross infection and eliminating common ailments.
Churning Troubles From Feed Weather and Ripening
The article explains churn problems arise when cows are not refreshed, or cream is not ripening due to cold or heat. It advises warming the cream to ripen gradually and churning at 60 to 62 degrees. It notes insufficient salt can also cause trouble.
Promoting Health of Flocks with Lye Sprays
Poultry raisers should spray houses roosts nests and runways with a lye solution to promote health and productivity. Mix a small can of lye in five gallons of water and apply with a sprinkling can hand spray or broom every other week.
Winter Time Management of the Laying Flock title
Prof Willard C Thompson of the New Jersey experiment station warns in a circular that calm handling saves eggs. He notes fright disrupts production and urges poultrymen to move slowly to avoid exciting the hens.
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Willard C. Thompson
New Jersey Experiment Station
Mineral Mixture for Hogs Proposed by Wisconsin College
G Bohstedt of the animal husbandry department at Wisconsin Agricultural College has developed a winter hog feed mineral mix. The formula includes 200 lb charcoal, 100 lb wood ashes, 100 lb air-slaked lime, 100 lb rock phosphate, 50 lb salt, 10 lb sulphur, and 5 lb copperas. The note remarks such a mix is not needed in summer.
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G. Bohstedt
Husho Vdry
Wisconsin Agricultural College
Healthy pig forced along for early market
The pig should be driven at a rapid rate while healthy and placed on the market as soon as possible. It should have access to a self feeder and consume a reasonable amount of feed before weaning.
Sows Need Attention to Farrow and Feed
Sows expected to farrow will require attention. Farmers with gilts to farrow should monitor closely and keep animals in good living condition. Feed must develop the animals without excessive fat to ensure proper growth.
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Farrow
Wider Highways Advocated for 20 Foot Standard
Experts at the American good roads congress urge 20 feet as the minimum paved road width, arguing wider roads cost little more and reduce rutting and shoulder damage. Some advocate up to 150 feet near very heavy centers, with variable widths for traffic densities.
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American Good Roads Congress
Benefits of Better Roads and City Access for Farmers
The piece argues improved roads connect farmers to the outside world bringing access to theaters concerts and movies while reducing health risks from isolation and seclusion. It highlights the social and recreational advantages the city offers to rural families.
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Indiana
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Third Order of St. Dominic
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MIN Chemical CO
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