Calf Diphtheria Described in Early Disease Notes
A medical note details calf diphtheria as a specific infection affecting three to five day old calves. Symptoms include salivation, mouth ulcers turning into yellowish membranes, and potential spread to the throat and digestive tract. Treatment involves creolin cleanses, Lugol solution, or potash permanganate rinses, with twice daily administration for four to six days and thorough sanitation of pens.
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Minnesota
Chenny Mans
Time of breeding linked to sex control, according to Dr Peart
Dr Raymond Peart of the Maine experiment station reports private letters suggesting that timing of service during the heat period significantly influences the sex of offspring. He notes ongoing nationwide statistics from breeders to clarify this relationship.
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Maine Experiment Station
Raymond Peart
Walryman
Wwe
Milk Production in University Herd Highlights Higher Yields
The report notes dairy cows at the university farm average 6,000 pounds of milk and 23 pounds of butter per year, with butter valued around $60 per cow. It contrasts this with the state average of $14 less per cow, citing superior care and feeding. The data prompts Taroon to compare current herd performance to past records.
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Gairy
Univereity
Iran
University
Tum
Infertile Eggs Described as Most Desirable for Food
The article argues fertile eggs spoil quickly when exposed to 90 degrees or higher and urges avoiding incubation. It notes infertile eggs keep longer and were used in baking, while suggesting easier methods than using a brooded or incubated egg.
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Helarrich
Theo Samp Oger
Normal Growth of Chicks Uses Crates for Fattening
Washington State College study records chick weights at hatch and at 3 4 and 5 weeks across breeds. It warns rapid growth needs careful, sanitary confinement and a mash diet with milk or buttermilk in fattening programs to ensure quality meat.
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Washington State College
Teda
Hoteh
Caring for Molting Hens This September Guide
The text explains that hens molt in early September and lose feathers while growing new ones. It recommends natural rest, proper feeding, and shelter, warns against forcing production, and suggests moderate stimulants, ample water, and a generous grain ration plus animal foods.
Early Pullet Care Boosts Winter Egg Output
The article stresses that the early hatched pullet is the key to winter production. It advises sorting promising pullets, placing them on free range, providing extra care, and moving a coop to the field edge with abundant feeds and clean water. It warns against mating pullets with young cockerels.
Unprofitable Hens and Idlers Cited as Waste
An old editorial laments too many unprofitable hens and idlers occupying productive space. It argues for removing drones to improve efficiency and ensure profits, urging readers to weed out the idle elements hindering work.
Winter Layer Select and Breeding for Profit
A fragment describes choosing winter layers for profit from November to June. It notes early and winter layers can be picked out and bred for profit, with emphasis on mating hats and rockereis hens. The male influence on egg production is highlighted.
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Tgg
Breeding Hens for Laying Strains and Records
Breeding for layers starts with a dozen hens of laying breed, keeping tight records each season. Only a few may meet egg targets. tracing offspring matters to build a reliable laying strain over years. Progress depends on selecting proven progeny and reassigning nonperformers to the general flock.
Hints for Feeding Poultry from W R Gilbart
Tips on feeding young poultry from W R Gilbart. Include chopped young onions and shredded turns as part of the diet for six week old chicks and poults. Notes corn as profitable night feed due to energy. warn against over-crushing corn which impairs digestion.
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W. R. Gilbart
Destroy Lice on Fowls With Powder Treatments
Instructions describe using powders to kill lice and mites on poultry. Birds should be held, head down, and powder worked into plumage. apply on roosts and woodwork dusting frequently. Clean and whitewash house interiors. repeat dusting several times during the summer.
Selection and Culling Among Early Pullets for Laying Houses
The article describes continuing culling of early pullets to select the best for laying houses. It notes that at three months old the top birds may look very different from culls and outliers, highlighting the importance of cage selection and eye toward future laying traits.
Pullets for Layers Selection at Once
The least-looking pullets are chosen for layers immediately with the undesirable birds sold early to fetch higher prices. This farm practice aims to improve laying stock by rapid culling based on appearance and presumed productivity.
Peachy dessert ideas from a homestyle kitchen
A collection of peach based recipes and serving suggestions. Instructions describe peach cobbler with pastry sheets, peach pie variants, folded pastry squares, baked peaches with whipped cream, peach layer desserts, and peach cream beverage ideas.
Methods of pickling onions and related kitchen notes
The article describes peeling onions in cold water to ease the task and sharing a pickling formula with peppercorns allspice salt bay leaves and vinegar. It also mentions barley water with jelly ideas and a recipe for Apple and Suet Pudding with soda and seasonings.
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Doston Globe
Chocolate Pie Recipe Instructions
Instructions describe making chocolate pie with milk yolks sugar corn starch cocoa salt and milk. After heating, cool and flavor with vanilla. Fill and top with meringue from egg whites and sugar then bake until browned.
Eggnog Preparations Described For Gentle Serving
The guide explains beating an egg with a dash of sugar in the eras when nog is served. It recommends warming milk for glazing, and dusting with nutmeg. It notes nog is nourishing and appealing to children who may dislike solid foods.
Basket Salad With Wax Beans and Beets
Remove seeds and membranes from green peppers and slice into baskets. Fill with chopped wax beans, diced beets, and slivered almonds. Toss with a favorite vinaigrette or light dressing.
Calves for Beef: Feeding Methods and Weaning Tips
Kansas writer L Hunt outlines two paths for calves raised for beef. He argues feeding grain on a milk diet accelerates growth, whether calves stay with cows or are separated, plus emphasizes shelter and steady ration to reach baby beef under eighteen months.
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L. Hunt
Kansas
Spraying to Fight Flies Touted by Minnesota Entomologist
Entomologist FL Washburn of Minnesota College of Agriculture explains a fly control method using three parts oil to one part kerosene. The spray, applied with a knapsack sprayer, covers cattle quickly and can drive away flies for hours.
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FL. Washburn
Minnesota College of Agriculture
Remedy for Pawing Horses in Farm Fireside Note
A Farm Fireside tip describes a device to stop a horse from pawing at night. It uses a strong strap with a buckle and about 10 inches of heavy chain fitted above the knee. The chain bangs in front of the knee, acting as a deterrent to curb the habit.
Bow Becomes Cross in Pig Health Notice
A brood sow dies due to improper care and feeding noted as contributory causes. The report cites insufficient exercise and poor diet as factors in the animal’s condition and death.
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Taroon
Ewne
Bingle Gomb Black Orpington Cook
Watlik
Poultry House
Gaby Beef
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