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Newspaper
The Spanish American
Location
Roy, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1908
Page
12
A four inch square board cut to fit a calf's nose allows it to eat yet discourages reaching the mother. The Prairie Farmer notes the device enables feeding without difficulty while protecting the calf by causing nose discomfort if it tries to reach the cow again.
A woman correspondent shares her first experience using a cream separator. She notes it reduces work after getting used to it, advises cooling new separated cream, churning cooler than skimmed cream at about 66 degrees in summer, and recommends proper butter color and storage using a new jar turned bottom side up in a cool, dry place.
The article urges farmers to value quality over quantity in dairy herds. It notes western farms often have only two to four milking cows, but a good herd yields long term profits while poor cows erase potential gains. It calculates potential $80 annual profit per excellent cow and $300 over a decade.
The article advises providing extra feed to cows during shedding to maintain milk production and support new hair growth. It recommends protein rich options like bran oats chop alfalfa clover oil meal and similar feeds to meet increased nutritional needs.
The wood lot is a vital farm asset providing timber for posts fuel and building needs. Properly managed it protects fruit blossoms reduces frost risk for orchards and can supply timber for market. Steep slopes and wasteland areas sustain growth and deter erosion while forestry advice covers protection from grazing grazing fire and wind.
A farm note describes making a cow tying yoke from a heat treated rake tooth about 36 inches long bent with loops at both ends. A small welded link attaches to the yoke eye and a ring secures the chain.
Advocates use of potash on reclaimed swamp land with annual dressings to yield returns exceeding costs. Notes millions of acres in the middle west could benefit from this practice.
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