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THE FARM. 



There are many points in the conduct of a dairy, unknown, indeed, \\n- 

 thought of by farmers, that will presently have a prominent place in their 

 management, very much to the benefit of themselves and those who receive 

 and make use of their produce. 



oAmong those are: Succulent food, protection from inclement weather, 

 kind handling, thorough and careful milking, full and regular feeding, clean 

 stabling (when stabled), and an absence of foul odors, good ventilation, 

 plenty of light and that thorough cleansing of the skin without which no 

 milch cow can perform her duty thoroughly and well. "With all these we 

 must, to have a " tip top " article of butter, have the washing of the udder and 

 teats before milking, and ■with this an entire absence of the filth accumulated 

 in feeding and lounging between milkings. 



Of all these, one of the most important is that of periodical currying, iu 

 that it cleanses the hide of superfluous hair, keeps it active and healthful 

 and void of that peculiar odor so commonly found in milk and sometimes in 

 butter. It promotes the secretion and disposition of the putrid particles of 

 the animal system which would otherwise be absorbed by the secrotery 



glands and be carried off in the 

 milk, and leaves the latter not 

 only purer but of a much better 

 quality, and gives promise to 

 the butter maker of a higher 

 color and a purer flavor to the 

 butter from the chum, hence a 

 higher price in the market. 



Herein may seem lots of 

 trouble over details, but when 

 reduced to a system they occupy 

 httle of time, labor or expense. 



To Prevent Cows Kick- 

 ing- — We give an illustration 

 of a patented device for pre- 

 venting a cow from kicking, 

 which is said by those who have used it to be effectual. It consists of a light 

 iron semi-circle intended to go over the back of the animal, with a joint and 

 ratchet at the side, and a wooden block at each end, which fits to the flank of 

 the cow, and prevents her from moving her foot forward. The inventor 

 claims that it can be affixed in three or four seconds and that its operation is 

 neither cruel nor harsh. On the contrary the habit has been entirely cured 

 after it is used for a short time. It will doubtless suggest a modificatiou 

 that will be useful to farmers without infringing upon the patent. 



Black Tongue in Cattle — The symptoms are inflammation of the 

 mouth, swelling of the head and face, discharge of bloody saliva, and higli 

 fever marks the first stages. Ulcers soon appear under and on the sides of the 

 tongue. Then the throat and neck swell, and if the disease is not checked 

 gangrene ensues and the animal dies. The disease is said to yield readily to 

 early and proper treatment. The followng has proved very successful: The 

 animal should bo bled from the neck vein. Give him castor oil, one pint, to 

 be repeated in ten hoiirs if it should not operate. Then use the following: 

 Powdered burnt alum, four ounces; chloride of lime, two ounces; com meal, 

 two quarts. Mix, and with this powder swab the mouth frequently. 



TO PREVENT COWS KICKING. 



