Swine Day validates corn soybean mineral ration for fattening hogs
Purdue University reports on-farm trials showing corn soybean mineral mix fattening hogs faster and cheaper than corn and tankage. Across trials from 75 to 233 pounds, daily gains averaged 1.89 pounds at $6.18 per hundred, versus 1.84 pounds at $6.48 with standard rations. Soybeans improve protein balance and reduce need for tankage, with best results in heavier pigs and self feeding tests on pasture. Reca Sanderman was in town Monday.
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Purdue University Agricultural Experiment Station
Uni- Ve.suy
C. M. Vestal
Vestal
Calf Scours: Two Kinds and Prevention Tips
The article explains the two main calf scours types. White scours, caused by birth infection, are almost incurable and fatal soon after birth. Ordinary scours result from indigestion due to overfeeding or dirty milk, preventable by proper feeding and sanitation.
Livestock Hints for Profitable Farm Pens
Calves pigs and lambs sired by pure bred stock boost profits. Wool and mutton prices attract sheep raisers. University livestock men stress fresh water and shade as keys to pork success. Hogs drink when water is available aiding digestion and fat production. Now select brood sows from early litters and choose big boned long framed gilts with twelve teats. Keep gilts separated or marked for memory aid.
Plan to size silos for cow feeding needs
Outline explains silo sizing for dairy cows. Feeding 40 pounds of silage per day for six months requires about 7,500 pounds or a four ton silo per cow group. It estimates feeding surface per cow and diameter heights for 10 to 40 cows, detailing capacities in tons and silo heights.
Community breeding offers shared sire solution for dairy herds
The article cites USDA data that 75 percent of US diary bulls are grade or scrub and argues community breeding can cut this. A small, five to six member association in a limited area could rapidly improve cattle, secure better bulls, and benefit the dairy industry, despite leadership and disease concerns.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
Immense Loss From Insect Attacks on Trees Reported
Foresters and entomologists of the United States Department of Agriculture say insect damage to living trees and forest products costs 130 million dollars yearly. The report urges intensified education and development of systematic control methods, which are currently inadequate.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Not Difficult Matter to Produce Good Chickens
A practical note on poultry farming states there is no mystery to raising good chickens. It emphasizes breed them feed them keep them clean and avoid crowding. With ample range farm chickens manage their own ration after three weeks and require little trouble during summer.
Poultry Feeding and Culling for Better Hens
The article advises using high bone and muscle forming feed rather than fattening feed, avoiding fattening until near sale time. It notes turkey hens aged two to five or six are strong breeders and cull undersized, weak, deformed, or late hatch pullets for winter production. It claims yearly profit from studying hens and culling poor layers to save feed and labor.
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Turkey
Proper Roosts For Hen Flock Care And Setup
Proper roosts should be wide enough for hens and smooth to move. Use scantling of 2 by 3 or 2 by 4 with rounded edges laid broad side up. Roosts need not be high. 1.5 to 2 feet works. Heavy breeds need lower roosts than light ones to prevent bumble foot.
Remedies to control hog vermin suggested by SC college
W L Starkey of South Carolina A and M College offers remedies for hog lice. Crude oil treatment requires thorough application and cleaning hog houses. coal tar products need reapplication after ten days. garage oil can work but kerosene content may blister. Oils help dust control as well.
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W.l.starkey
South Carolina
M.college
Belle of the Town Chooses Bass Over Tenor in Marriage
The town’s belle married the tenor she preferred less, citing the bass’s deeper tone as the deciding factor. The choice reflects a blend of romance and musical taste in a small community.
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Reca Sanderman
Amversco
E. L. Pennington
R. R
Converse
Black
Bert Wilson
Warren
Ind
Frank Schweikhart
van Buren
Indiana
American Veterinary Supply Company
North Pennsylvania St
Indianapolis, Ind
B. W. Fairbanks
Colorado Agricultural College
M.& B. Traction Company
van. Buren
Ami
Faris
Glasess
C. C. Faris
Emil Faris
S. S. Square
Marion
van Buren, IN
Alexander Byall
Roll
Keystone
International Corn
McCormick
Oliver
Ohio
Farrville Aid Society
Howard Byall
Puckett & Son
Alex. Byall L. M. Hydorn
Western Reserveirs, Co
Muncie
Bessie
The
Farmers Trust Company
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