Pasture fattening of steers increases profits over dry lot feeding
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station reports pasture-fed Hereford steers gained faster and more efficiently than dry-lot cattle fed a corn linseed ration. Despite slower initial grain intake, pasture cattle finished with similar corn consumption, yielding higher overall profitability.
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Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Paul Gerlaugh
Animal Husbandry Department
Herd Success Depends on Vigorous Animals
A discussion on cattle herd success emphasizes a strong foundation over pedigree, citing constitutional vigor and individual character as essential. It highlights traits such as deep heart girth, well sprung ribs and hips, a well shaped head, horns set correctly, expressive eyes, ample forehead, and balanced bone throughout the frame.
Cattle Sterility and Causes of Failure to Settle
The text explains cattle sterility or failure to settle as a condition where cows cannot become pregnant. It can be congenital from abnormal reproductive organs or due to germs infecting the female tract, often after retained placenta, and may be worsened by a diseased bull.
Sanitation Urged to Protect Hog Herds and Profits
Experienced breeder and authorities urge strict hog sanitation to prevent diseases and worms across all hog classes. Proper sanitation boosts pig numbers, speeds maturity, and increases profits while stopping losses that threaten hog farming viability.
Shipping Cattle and Car Loading Techniques
The article discusses shipping small numbers of valuable cattle and suggests de-stocking and building partitions between animals. It notes show cattle trains as a context and describes common methods of arranging cars with cattle standing crosswise to brace for shocks during travel.
Castoria Gentle Regulation For Infants And Children
A Castoria advertisement urges parents to use the vegetable remedy for stomach upsets in babies and children. It claims quick comfort for colic and diarrhea, warns against stronger medicines without doctor advice, and notes genuine Castoria bears Chas. H. Fletcher’s signature on the wrapper.
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Chas. H. Fletcher
Wins Wife as First Prize
A down and out Orlando man credits a health lecture and Najol for curing his headaches and dizziness. He claims natural body cleansing and regularity improved his life and led to a new partner, urging readers to try Najol. The ad-style tale promotes Najol as non drug and available in drug stores.
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Calvin L. Floyd
Orlando
Florida
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