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straw made faster j^ains than those without. Peat as a bedding gave better 

 results than straw bedding. 



Raising calves on skim milk, C. H. Eckles and G. C. White (Missouri 8ta. 

 Circ. Jf7, pp. 99-106, figs. 3). — A circular containing practical information on 

 raising calves by hand, the use of milk substitutes in calf feeding, and the gen- 

 eral management of calves. 



Cattle breeding' in the district about Tabora, Wolfel (Pflanzer, 7 (1911), 

 ?<o. 2, pp. 77-NJ). — An .•ucount of the extent of the cattle industry in the cen- 

 tral part of German East Africa, methods of management, and suggestions for 

 improvement. 



The woolen and worsted industries, J. H. Ciapham (London, 1907, pp. 

 XII +307, pis. 21). — A general treatise on the production, commerce, and manu- 

 facture of wool and woolen goods. 



On the alleged influence of the Steppes climate and vegetation of Bochara 

 on the characteristics of the caracul fleece, L. Adametz (Ztschr. Lamlw. 

 Versuclisw. Osten:, 1.', (1911), No. 3, pp. 235-303).— A report of a detailed 

 study of meteorological factors and food plants in the regions where the caracul 

 sheep are raised. The author does not find that the peculiar character of the 

 fleece is due to the soil, water, feed, or climate, but that it is a racial peculiarity 

 of the sheep which is inherited, and consetiuently can be produced in other 

 countries under favornhle < onditions. 



Concerning the zebu and animal breeding in Germany, E. Augustin (Deut. 

 Landw. Tierzucht, 15 (1911), No. 12. pp. lJi2-lJiJi). — The advantages of the zebu 

 as a domesticated animal are discussed. 



Observations with camels, W. Meissnee (Ztschr. Veterindrk., 22 (1910), 

 Nos. 6, pp. 279-287; 7, pp. 313-331).— This is a general account of the anatomy, 

 conformation, and characteristics of camels, and their value as transport ani- 

 mals. Practical hints are given for their feeding and management in health 

 and sickness. 



Farmers' handbook on swine, A. K. Short (Arkansas Sta. Circ. 2, pp. 15). — 

 A collection of data pertaining to the feeding, care, and management of swine. 

 Tables are given showing the estimated cost of feed for swine when fed different 

 rations. 



Breeds of hogs. — The best crops to grow for hogs, and other data, W. H. 

 Dalrymple, W. R. Dodson and S. E. McClendon (Louisiami Stas. Hal. 12Jt, 

 pp. 56, figs. 2.'i). — The characteristics of the razorback and improved breeds 

 of hogs are described, and details are given for growing and harvesting crops 

 which ai'e recommended for hogs. Other topics treated are rotation of crops 

 for hogs, portable fences, breeding crates, the Schuler methods of curing pork 

 on the farm, and the State i-egulation concerning the importiition of hogs. 



Spanish peanuts, dwarf Essex rape, and cowpeas for swine, P. N. Flint 

 (Arkansas Sta. Circ. 5, pp. 4)- — The feeding value for swine of these crops is 

 discussed, and methods are given for growing them. 



Feeding experiments with dried beer yeast, O. R. von Czadek (Ztschr. 

 Landw. Versuchsw. Osterr.. 11, (1911), No. 3, pp. 214-231) .—Somewhat faster 

 gains were made when yeast was added to potatoes and bran in rations for 

 swine. Analyses of the feeds, urine, and feces are given. 



Hog houses, J. A. Warren ( U. S. Dept. Agr., Farmers' Bid. 438. pp. 29, figs. 

 21). — This bulletin discusses the sanitary and economical housing of hogs. 

 Several varieties of hog houses and hog cots are illustrated and described, 

 showing both faulty construction and well-built types. Tables are given based 

 on astronomical calculations showing the best location of windows in order 

 to provide the maximum amount of sunshine In hog houses in any latitude of 

 the United States. 



