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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1922
Page
8
USDA figures from 1916 to 1919 show larger cows, especially in Brade breeds, produced more butterfat and higher net income over feed cost. In several groups, large cows exceeded medium and small in butterfat and profit, though some native cattle herds with beef blood showed different results.
United States Department figures show a Holstein cow fed only alfalfa hay and corn silage for a year produced 14,210 pounds of milk and 470.24 pounds of butterfat while maintaining weight. A second year with grain added yielded 26,494 pounds of milk and 823.11 pounds of butterfat, highlighting changes in nutrient use per 100 pounds of butterfat and per 1000 pounds of milk.
A USDA note argues purebreds draw more farmer attention and better feeding and housing, boosting gross and net returns. Dairymen spend more on purebreds because of higher perceived potential, though similar care could benefit good grade herds too.
The United States Department of Agriculture studied Baltimore milk shipments to locate disputes between producers and distributors. findings: country to city plant loss under 1 percent, train logs 0.19 percent, city platform to plant 0.55 percent. City plant weigh-ins showed 2.56 percent shortage compared with country can measure. 0.74 percent due to actual losses and 1.82 percent from can measure versus weight. Cans swell and wear reduce capacity, explaining most discrepancies. Earlier inspections showed over 3 percent can measure versus weight. Weighing at both ends could reduce producer dealer friction.
A. C. Baer of Oklahoma A and M outlines calf care in a clean shed or lot with regular feeding. Start with three daily feedings of Water’s milk in week one, whole milk in week two, one third skim milk in week three, and one half skim milk in week four, then add grain as calves grow. Ensure clean buckets and cans, regular shed or lot cleaning, and allow pasture with grain and hay. prevent scours by sanitation and adjust milk to calf vigor.
The article discusses economical feeds for cows including silage fodder shredded stover and Sudan millet hay as carbohydrate sources. It notes that grain needs vary by cow size and milk output and recommends assessing each animal to maintain milk flow, though individual feeding may be impractical on busy farms.
The North Dakota Agricultural College dairy department reports fall freshening increases milk yield by 10 to 10 percent over spring freshening. Higher fall production aligns with peak dairy product prices, suggesting economic advantage for fall-freshened cows.
On a farm in a study of digestible nutrients cows show varied butterfat yields with roughage alone and with grain. One cow produced 477 pounds of butterfat in 360 days, another 845 pounds in 245 days without grain, and a third 105 pounds in 120 days. Researchers plan to test moderate and full grain rations to measure nutrient needs for butterfat and milk production and to compare profitability under different pricing conditions for milk fat and feed.
A farmer installs a shallow ground box filled with stone at the barn entry to force cows to walk through. The goal is to clean their feet reduce slipping and improve manure value. The method reflects practical husbandry and soil management in a rural setting.
The article argues that boosting milk output depends on both cow quality and proper feed. Some cows cannot achieve good production despite optimal feeding, highlighting biological limits affecting dairy outcomes.
The article discusses sterility in cattle with 5 to 10 percent affected, urging prompt examination by a qualified veterinarian. Dr W L Williams of New York State Veterinary College is credited with the treatment plan, stressing that early diagnosis locates uterine, ovarian, or tube issues and can restore about five of six cases to fertility under favorable conditions. Cows with eight months to a year of infertility have poor prospects and should be culled.
Feeding experts at the New York College of Agriculture Ithaca warn that a cow’s ration must be palatable to ensure consistent milk flow. Sudden changes in feed can disrupt digestion and production, with moldy grains and roughage reducing appeal and intake.
Mary Marshall Duffee reflects on shifting social norms from table settings to marriage roles. She contrasts quaint conventions like cloths and linen napkins with modern habits such as breakfast in kitchens and paper alternatives. The piece argues that changing manners should not erode core ideas of friendship and loyalty.
A New York Evening Post item describes a father soothing his four month old by playing classical records. When neighbor played a cornet Miserere, baby calmed briefly then cried again. father tried fox trot with no effect, then Mischa Etman classical records produced a tranquil nap and a cherubic smile.
Farmers often turn cattle to pasture before adequate pasture growth. Until pastures mature, cows need about one pound of grain for every six pounds of milk and require dry hay.
Farmers learn that cows need abundant water to maximize milk. Data show about 87 percent of milk is water and water use rises directly with milk output. A cow producing 27 pounds of milk may drink 77 pounds of water daily, while dry periods reduce intake sharply. Provide ample clean water, cool in summer and warm in winter.
Early spring warmth demands prompt chilling of milk and cream. Place the can into a cooling tank with as cold water as possible to prevent souring during rising temperatures. Maintain rapid, thorough cooling to protect dairy quality.
Farmers should grow high protein feeds for cows such as alfalfa hay and leguminous crops like cowpeas soybeans or peanuts. If alfalfa fails, use leguminous substitutes to maintain milk production and avoid contaminated milk from poor hygiene.
Specialists met at the bureau of entomology to plan safeguards against introducing queen bees from foreign countries except Canada. The aim is to stop importation of adult bees and urge Canada to adopt similar controls to protect beekeeping and horticulture from Isle of Wight disease, caused by a parasitic mite. Public samples will be tested, and Circular 218 offered for free.
Agriculture urges salt for all animals with dairy cows needing about an ounce daily. Do not force intake beyond need. Place malt in yard boxes for stock to lick at will.
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