Calf Milk Supply Debate Warns Against Rearing on Waste
Colorado dairy expert George H. Glover argues against robbing calves of their mother’s milk to pursue substitutes. He suggests whole milk yields healthier, later cows and bulls, while milking profits may suffer from stunted growth and lower milk prices. He warns it may be saving at the spigot and losing at the bung.
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Colorado
George H. Glover
Colorady
Gultural College
Fort Collins
Butter Produced on Farms in Wisconsin Declines
An Wisconsin investigation finds farm dairy butter production steadily falls while most butter is sold directly to consumers. Of 835 state creameries 45 percent are farmer-cooperatives which pay farmers more for butterfat and pay the creamery worker higher wages. coop creameries are the most successful. Farmers receive two thirds of the consumer price per pound, retailers get one tenth, costs per pound include 1.66 cents to cream fat and 2.33 cents to churn, plus shipping 0.25 to 1.25 cents depending on distance.
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Wisconsin
Removing Horns on Calves
Instructions from Wisconsin College of Agriculture describe removing horns on newborn calves using caustic potash. At two or three days old, shave the hair from the horn buttons, apply moistened caustic potash with a wrapped stick, and rub until the entire horn bud is removed to avoid scarring. Keep the caustic potash in an airtight container to prevent water absorption and dispense with caution to avoid eye irritation from washdown.
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Wisconsin College of Agriculre
Salt Is Key For Dairy Cattle Health And Milk
Salt is essential for dairy herds and must be readily accessible. Cows fed mainly vegetable foods need ample salt to thrive and sustain milk production. some mix it with feed, but a pavement-mounted salt station lets cows access it anytime.
Popular Breeds of Sheep and Their Hardiness
The article surveys sheep breeds noting that larger breeds often show less hardiness. Internal parasites cause most sheep deaths, pneumonia is common in large English breeds, Merino and Southdown are hardy, and Shropshire is currently the most popular in America. Individual lines differ in resilience, and management influences health and vigor.
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America
Are Your Hogs Profitable Clover Forage Feed Evaluation
An Ohio Experiment Station test found clover worth over 100 dollars per acre replacing corn in hog rations when corn was 1 68 per bushel. Other forage crops also showed high value. Pregnant brood sows do well on clover or alfalfa, with one to two ears of corn daily, while young pigs require more grain. Fence off clover or alfalfa fields to allow hogs access if not already done.
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Ohio Experiment Station
Sheep and Farm of Weeds
Roadsides and farm lanes may be kept clean by a flock of sheep. They rid fields of weeds and return fertility as manure. Sheep graze with cattle where grass is plentiful and also eat plants other stock leave. Sowing rape in yards and pasturing sheep could improve appearance and generate revenue.
Treatment for Wild Colts
Instructions describe tying a front foot or lifting a hind foot with a rope to tire and calm a wild horse. An assistant covers an eye while the handler twists the animal by headstall and tail to induce dizziness, then lifts the foot several times before guiding it to a shoeing position for trimming.
Mineral mixture for pigs on pasture endorsed by USDA
The United States Department of Agriculture approves a mineral supplement for pigs on pasture. To prepare spread copperas in hot water and mix with two pounds copperas four pounds slaked lime one bushel wood ashes four pounds sulphur eight pounds salt one bushel fine charcoal one bushel.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Farm Page Notes for Farmers and Dairymen
Our Farm Page offers guidance for farmers livestock men and dairymen with practical tips on crops soil health and livestock care including timely seasonings references and practical keepers tips for garden and barn management.
Act Quick When Cholera Is Suspected Hog Cholera Warning
United States Department of Agriculture urges rapid action on hog cholera. Farmers should call a veterinarian or trained operator immediately, use serum, and organize local antihog-cholera campaigns. Bankers and local officials can help by distributing contacts and securing serum depots.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Iowa
Missouri
Illinois
United States
South
Arkansas
Louisiana
Florida
Georgia
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Bureau of Animal Industry
Department of Agriculture
Texas Fever in Cattle and Hog Care Guidance
The article explains Texas fever only affects cattle, not other hosts, based on experiments. It urges sanitary hog wallows to prevent lice, recommends oil or non irritant products on water, and notes exercised hogs tolerate heat better while inactive hogs die in hot weather.
Summer Comfort for Hogs in Shade and Water
Hogs cope with heat if they have shade to rest in and will fare better with water. Without clean water the mud hole can breed disease and spread infections among animals.
Ducks Need Bulky Feed During Breeding Season
The article advises a bulky diet for ducks, detailing a ration of two parts bran, one part middlings, one part cornmeal, one half part beef scrap, and five parts green foods. It suggests increasing beef scrap to one full part as breeding nears and limiting whole grain. On range in spring and summer, feeding should be minimal.
Late Weeds Harmful If Left In Corn Fields
The article warns that weeds left in corn damage next year by seeding and spreading. It urges immediate removal even with hoes on hard spots and notes the need to plan future food requirements and pasture for young livestock. It also mentions calves learning to eat whole corn.
Teach Calf to Eat Grain at Two Weeks Old
Instruction notes how a two week old calf can learn to eat grain by rubbing cornmeal or wheat bran on its nose. Also advises feeding wheat screenings to chicks unless spoiled grain or injurious weed seeds are present.
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