As Good as Grown in Missouri 



Horses and Mules 



Horses and mules are raised in Louisiana that are as sound and good as 

 those in any other section. The large draft breeds of horses have not as yet 

 gained much of a foothold on account of the mule having been, and still being, the 

 principal draft animal and seems better suited under present conditions. Many 

 farmers, however, are gradually adopting horses of the heavier breeds, which 

 seem to be giving satisfactory results, especially in the hands of the more intelli- 

 gent class of men. Of the breeds of horses of lighter weight, there are to be 

 found the Oldenburg Coach, French Coach, English Hackney, "Kentucky" 

 Saddle Horse and the Standard Bred, which latter is rather extensively raised 

 for light harness purposes. With the proper foundation stock, as fine mules 

 may be raised in Louisiana as anywhere, and up to any desired size. 



Significant Facts 



Live stock as a whole enjoys excellent health in the State and is as free from 

 diseases as in any other parts of the country, though outbreaks of anthrax 

 occasionally occur in some sections, but this may be controlled by intelligent 

 preventive and other sanitary measures. 



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Conditions Favorable for Sheep Raising 

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