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eludes items on diseases of poultry. An experiment, in which a "White Leghorn 

 pullet infected with cloacitis or vent gleet was treated with Neisser-Bacterin 

 mixed vaccine apparently warranted further trials with this remedy. The use 

 of Veto], a proprietary remedy for impotency, showed no effect on poultry. The 

 treatment of 3 cases of roup with Oculum indicated favorable results. 



Hatching and rearing- of chicks, J. E. Dougherty {Calif ornia 8ta. Giro. 99, 

 pp. 2-20, figs. 5). — This circular treats of vigor in breeding stock, and the 

 selection, age, care, and management of breeders. Problems of natural and 

 artificial incubation are discussed. Formulas for a lice powder and a cresol 

 disinfectant are given. 



Bearing- chickens, H. R. Lewis (Neiv Jersey Stas. Circ. 22, pp. 2-8). — This 

 is a popular circular dealing with incubator and brooder practice, feeding 

 methods, growing, housing, and general chicken management. 



Winter egg production, H. R. Lewis {Neio Jersey Stas. Cire. 23, pp. 3-11). — 

 A popular circular dealing with the best methods of housing, feeding, and caring 

 for chickens for winter egg production. Rations used by the station are in- 

 cluded and suggested for trial. 



Eeport of the poultry expert, D. F. Laurie {Rpt. Dept. Agr. So. Aiist., 1912, 

 pp. 59-72). — In experimental work testing the fertility of eggs it was con- 

 cluded that " the influence of the male bird extends strongly for a fortnight, 

 and that at least 3 weeks should elapse before the effect due to change of male 

 bird can be relied upon." This demonstrates the danger arising from the 

 changing of males at intervals, especially where an accurate knowledge of the 

 pedigree is required. 



The author states that " size of eggs does not appear to be sex limited, that 

 is, either parent will transmit. ... In mating stock for egg production the 

 tested hens selected should be layers of eggs of the size required and should 

 be the progeny of (1) hens which laid eggs of similar size, and (2) of sires 

 descended from hens which had laid eggs of the desired size. The male bird 

 selected should have an equal pedigree for several generations." 



Market poultry, H. E. Upton (Brit. Columhia Dept. Agr. Bui. .'i9. 1913, pp. 

 23, figs. 22). — A bulletin dealing with the production and marketing of fat 

 poultry, comparing the several breeds of poultry for market purposes and 

 outlining a method of judging good feeder stock. The crate method of fattening 

 is considered and rations for rapid and profitable gains are given. Methods of 

 dressing market poultry, shaping, cooling, packing, and marketing are explained. 



Report on the poultry industry in Germany, E. Brown (London: Nat. 

 Poultry Organ. Soc., 1912, pp. IX+12Jf, pis. 15). — This report deals with the 

 modern development of the poultry industry in Germany, with especial emphasis 

 on the influence of German products ou British supplies. Methods of poultry 

 keeping and general production are discussed in detail. 



Money in Reds, E. T. De Graff {Amsterdam, N. Y., 1913, pp. 36, pis. Jf, figs. 

 5.'t). — This pamphlet deals with poultry management and a discussion of the 

 American Standard of Perfection as applied to Rhode Island Red fowls. 



Larg-e eggs in South Manchuria, A. A. Williamson {Daily Cons, and Trade 

 Rpts. [U. 8.], 16 {1913), No. 193, p. 1005).— It is reported that "hardy hens of 

 this region lay eggs that average, according to the hen, from 5 to 7 to the 

 pound, and 6 to the pound is common and usual." It is noted that " it might 

 be possible to improve the Mze of American eggs by the introduction and careful 

 breeding of some of the fowls referred to, if American poultrymen are inter- 

 ested." 



All about Indian Runner ducks, ]Mrs. D. O. Teasley {Middlctoicn. Jnd., 

 1912, pp. 3-92, figs. 13). — A compilation of general articles on the history, 

 breeding, feeding, and general care of Indian Runner breed of ducks. 



