FIFTIETH ANNUAL CONVENTION 63 



Cramps. 



Cramps in calves are similar to colic in babies except 

 that cramps in calves are more likely to be fatal unless 

 something is done immediately. 



The calf shows signs of pain in the abdomen, often 

 getting up and lying down repeatedly, sometimes lying 

 stretched out on one side occasionally pointing its nose 

 towards its abdomen. In such cases give one tablespoonful 

 of turpentine with a tablespoonful of castor oil or in a pint 

 of milk to keejp it from burning the calf's throat. 



Teaching the Calf to Lead. 



There is a great deal of satisfaction in having a cow 

 which will lead nicely and the best time to teach them is 

 while they are quite young calves. 



Don't Wean Too Young. 



Do not wean the calf until it is at least five or six 

 months old, as weaning before this age is likely to stunt 

 the growth of the animal. 



Keep your calves in clean, bright, well ventilated quar- 

 ters, for these things are essential to good health. 



Care of the Heifer. 



Breeding too young is sure to stunt the animal so that 

 you will never have the cow you should have. Breed to a 



