Know Your Breed Holstein By W. J. DRYDEN
The first importation of Holstein to be established permanently in the United States was made by Win throp W. Chenery at Belmont Mass in 1857. The breed known as the Holstein Friesian began in the Netherlands and now there are nearly as many purebred Holsteins in the U S as all other dairy breeds combined. World champion milk producers are found among the breed.
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Cattle Brucellosis Testing Urged Amid Rising Cases
The American Foundation for Animal Health notes last year saw higher brucellosis rates, nearly doubling over five years. Ongoing herd testing remains essential, with vaccination as an adjunct not a substitute, as veterinarians return from service and authorities hope for a wartime surge to subside.
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American Foundation For Animal Health
Guard Rail Aids Piglets in Farrowing House
A guard rail arrangement at Texas station farrowing house reduces piglet deaths from sow rolling over litters. Easy to build with farm lumber, the setup proves satisfactory in preventing heavy toll on newborns.
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Texas Station
Horn Medicine Funnel From Cow Horn Described
Instructions warn that giving liquid medicine to livestock using a horn based funnel is dangerous with a glass bottle. The accompanying drawing illustrates shaping a funnel from a cow horn by boiling, cleaning, trimming the tip, and drilling into the cavity.
Ladino Clover Proves Valuable Pasture Crop
Ladino clover a giant form of white clover shows high protein minerals and vitamins with low fiber. It grows aggressively under favorable conditions and suppresses many weeds and undesirable grasses. As a perennial of moderate life it improves soil and proves valuable on many farms.
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