536 EXPERIMENTAL FARMS 



4 GEORGE V., A. 1914 



EXPERIMENTAL STATION, LACOMBE, ALTA. 



REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT— G. H. HUTTON, B.S.A. 



HORSES. 



In order to secure power to handle the increased area of three hundred and 

 eighty acres acquired by the Station in March of 1312, ten mares were purchased 

 during the year. Pure-bred Clydesdale and Percheron mares are represented in the 

 purchase, as well as grades of both breeds. A number of these mares were in foal at 

 the time of purchase. ' Navel 111 ' or ' Joint 111 ' was responsible for a heavy 

 mortality in the foals, only one of five being raised. Even foals born on pasture ar. i 

 treated immediately with disinfectants, were not immune. 



The general health of the horses, which now number seventeen head, has been 

 good throughout the year. All the horse3, except those necessary for winter work, 

 were wintered outside on the straw stacks, and have come through the winter in 

 prime condition. 



