Foot Rot Affects Sheep Flocks and Treatment Methods
Bell of the Ohio Experiment Station explains foot rot and foot soreness in sheep. True foot rot is highly contagious, caused by bacillus hecrophorus, inflaming feet and causing fever, ulceration, hoof softening, fetid discharge, lameness, and possible bone infection. death results if untreated. Foot soreness is less severe, from mechanical injury, and not contagious. Treatment involves removing affected sheep, paring hooves, cleaning debris, and bathing feet in antiseptic solution. copper sulfate in powder or paste forms is common. A waterproof trough with copper sulfate solution aids herd treatment.
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Bell
Ohio Experiment Station
Alsike Poisoning in White Skinned Horses Detected
Alsike poisoning affects white-skinned horses due to compounds in alsike clover. Prevent by keeping horses off wet clover. use zinc oxide ointment or belladonna ointment or carbolized vaseline applied twice daily.
Good Mineral Mixtures for Pigs Tested by State Stations
Homemade mineral mixes for pigs show success in Purdue Ohio and Town station trials. Purdue recommends ten pounds acid phosphate ten pounds wood ashes and one pound salt. Ohio suggests two pounds ground limestone two pounds bone meal and one pound salt. Town station advises twenty pounds salt forty pounds bone meal forty pounds ground limestone and one third ounce potassium iodide. Each mix yields good results under ordinary conditions.
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Purdue Experiment Station
Ohio Experiment Station
Alfalfa or Clover Hay Boosts Sows in Winter
Ohio experiment station tests show alfalfa or clover hay with 3 to 4 pounds tankage and 6 to 12 pounds corn as an excellent brood sow diet in winter. The legume hay adds bulk, supports protein and minerals, and promotes laxative action. Bright green alfalfa is best for started sows given covered, uncut hay to encourage exercise and thrift.
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Ohio Experiment Station
Sheep Watch Requires Careful Hoof and Wool Management
The guidance emphasizes watching sheep hooves on different soil types to ensure they remain pared and dry. Keep stock dry at all times and prevent water soaked wool, especially in cold or cloudy weather. Winter demands extra attention, though summer too.
Cheese Sandwich Spreads from USDA Guidance
The article describes afternoon tea cheese sandwiches with neufchatel and cream cheese on hollowed round crackers. It covers spreads for rolled sandwiches using cream cheese with watercress or pickle mixtures, a cheese, olive and nut mix, and notes on bread texture. It also suggests finely chopped vegetables to mix into cheese for spreads and serving ideas.
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United States Department of Agriculture
How to Prepare Good Stuffings
Instructional guide on making varied stuffings for meats and poultry. Describes bread crumb bases with butter onion and celery, seasonings like salt pepper poultry seasoning and herbs, plus moist and dry variations. Includes recipes for stuffing shoulder of lamb poultry beef olives and seafood dishes, with tips on quantities preparation and cooking.
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Nate Staten Department
United States Department of Agriculture
Baked Cabbage and Apples Dish Idea From Home Bureau
Cabbage and apples are highlighted as excellent fare with other vegetables and canned items. The home economics bureau offers a baked dish layering shredded cabbage apples sugar salt and buttered crumbs, baked until tender then browned on top.
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Bureau of Home Economics
Texture and color guide for garment fit and size
Texture matters when choosing fabrics for a garment. Shiny or black fabrics can make the wearer appear larger. Coarse, thick, or fuzzy materials add bulk, while soft clingy fabrics suit plus sizes. Light colors enlarge, dark colors slim. color and texture both affect perceived size.
Neckline Variations for Round Faces
The article explains the Y-shaped neckline flatters round faces, with variations including slightly rounded points or square shapes. It notes that a collar may be used or not, and that a square neck suits the face but is less pleasing than a pointed neck. A round neck echoes the face’s roundness, making it appear more circular.
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