Herd Improvement Program Expands Dairy Record Plans
More than 2 million dairy cows, 3.3 percent of the national total, are enrolled in three record keeping plans under the National Cooperative Dairy Herd Improvement Program. The Jan 1 1958 survey shows 1 548 884 in Standard Improvement, 490 001 in Owner Sampler, and 79 489 in Weigh A Day A Month, started fall 1956. The Weigh A Day plan rose 273.2 percent from a year earlier. The simple system weighs each cow’s milk twice daily, monthly, with no samples or butterfat tests required.
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U. S. Department
USDA
State Extension Services
Standard Improvement Association
Pleasing Fragrance Through Daily Grooming Habits
Daily grooming builds a pleasant fragrance through careful choices in bath soap deodorant and perfume. Regular baths and freshly washed skin enhance effectiveness of deodorants and antiperspirants while clean clothing and hair care prevent odor and grime buildup.
Dwarf Cattle Not Highly Recommended
Illinois veterinarians warn against dwarf cattle noting inheritable dwarfism. X-rays of calves aged one to ten days reveal vertebral abnormalities in 167 of 186 known carriers, a 90 percent detection rate, with limits discussed. Examinations of bloodlines and careful sourcing from dwarf-free breeders recommended.
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University of Ilinois
H. J. Hardenbrook
Hardenbrook
Movable Wallow Trough For Hog Pens On Wheels
A wooden hog trough on runners can be towed to any location and used for lime sulphur dip or cooling pigs in hot weather. Bolt construction allows the wallow to be dismantled easily when needed.
Furnish to Suit Man of the House
The piece advises tailoring furnishings to male tastes with bold colors sturdy sofas and easy chairs. It emphasizes a livable living room, large rugs, a quiet work space, and accessible smoking and reading areas while endorsing masculine bedroom styling with color and comfort.
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