ASSOCIATION OF BREEDERS OF LIVE STOCK. 6S9 



upon the flocks and herds of the great State he loved so well, as will re- 

 main an enduring monument to his memory. 



That, in our social and business intercourse with him, he was always 

 so genial and courteous, so just and generous, as to make any man his 

 admirer and friend, and that in his death we each and all feel a personal 

 loss, and would extend to his bereaved widow and family the sincere 

 sympathy of this Association. 



Resolved further, That these resolutions be spread at large r.pon the 

 records of this Association, and an engrossed copy be transmitted to Mrs. 

 Turner. 



Adopted by a rising vote. 



"The Hog for the Times" was the last topic discussed, and Messrs. 

 Warren, Rouse, McBride, Lockwood, Howe, and others all took part in 

 the general talk. The consensus of opinion was that the hog for Mich- 

 igan, under present market conditions, was one of about 200 lbs. average, 

 which it should attain at the earliest possible moment, not too fat, but 

 nicely finished, and representing one of the improved breeds. 



While the discussion was in progress the representative of the Farmer 

 asked the breeders present as to the prevalence of hog cholera, or swine 

 disease, in their neighborhoods. Several reported it and in describing 

 the symptoms the usual difference was shown, in some instances the at- 

 tack beginning with a stiffness in the limbs, others with the inflammation 

 of the eyes, mouth, and mucous membrane as if suffering from a severe 

 cold, and in others the digestive organs showing the first symptoms of 

 derangement. It was mentioned by several present that many farmers 

 paid no attention to quarantining their sick hogs, and the disease was 

 thus allowed to spread to neighboring farms. The Farmer's representa- 

 tive suggested that whenever the disease appeared the State Live Stock 

 commission should be notified; and in reply to the statement that people 

 did not like to bring on a quarrel with their neighbors by reporting, said 

 that such matters could be reported to the commission, who would regard 

 the communication as confidential, and make investigation. Every stock 

 breeder and farmer should help stamp out such diseases by reporting 

 their presence at once. 



Several breeders present reported large numbers of sheep being brought 

 into the State from the west and southwest for feeding, and that many of 

 them were affected with scab. The counties in which this disease was 

 reported as prevailing were Calhoun, Jackson, Eaton and Oakland. One 

 breeder said he was afraid to ship stock at his railway station, as he 

 knew diseased sheep had been brought in there. After some further dis- 

 cussion on the subject, (he Association finally adjourned. 



