Cattle Scab Contagious In Cattle Across Regions
The United States Department of Agriculture warns that cattle scab is caused by small mites and is highly contagious to cattle of all ages. Dipping or spraying remains the most reliable control method, with several dips effective. despite progress, eradication is not complete and ongoing management is needed to prevent spread. The disease affects weight gain, vitality, and mortality, especially in range cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Bureau of Animal Industry
Henry County Boys Start Sheep Club Profit Study
In fall 1917 George Irwin and nine neighbors formed a sheep club with one pure bred ewe each backed by local stockmen and a bank. By 1918 the club reported costs and receipts from lambs wool and sales, showing strong profitability and rising interest in sheep raising among youth and parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
George Irwin
Henry County
Indiana
George Irwins
Department of Agriculture
Live Stock Notes on Care and Feeding Principles
This note stresses careful livestock husbandry with emphasis on succulent feed year round. It advises not crowding horses at spring work start and recommends confining a sow to a small sheltered area with a dry bed when she is about to farrow.
Advice on Efficient Hog and Farm Practices
A self feeder reduces waste and lowers costs in pork production. Shade is needed if hog lots lack trees. Pigs thrive faster when allowed to graze clover. A permanent dehorning chute is preferred over portable models. Parasite-free pigs grow well after weaning. Raising a few calves can yield higher future prices. Fine tobacco dust or stems fed to sheep and lambs helps prevent stomach worms.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Devoe
M. B. Ulrich & Co
Eye
J. M. Scott
G. W. Henderson
Odon, Ind
Plainville, Ind
Odon
Frank
Wilkes
Jack—Ideal
WM. Sims
Sherman Stuckey
Poland
China
Herndon
Mont Herndon
Ind
Elmer
Sheep Club Boy’s
OWE Cinvencoly
Henry County Club
Sheep Club
Pense
W.r.neeremer
THE
House OF Quality
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!