Management of Aberdeen Angus Cattle. 
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Breaking-in. 
This I look upon as important work, and work that requires 
a combination of care and firmness. For the first lesson the 
calves are haltered, and tied up in their folds or boxes in such 
a position that if they show temper they are not likely to hurt 
themselves. After learning to stand tied up quietly, they are 
taken out and taught to be led and turned to right or left as 
required. At first two, and sometimes three, men are required at 
the halter. Some calves are easily broken and become quite handy 
in a short time, others may show fight ; but with firm treatment 
and no ill-usage they soon all become amenable to reason, and 
in the course of three or four days they can be haltered and 
taken away in any direction. This breaking-in they never 
forget, and it renders them easy to handle for the remainder 
of their lives. 
Quarter III. 
This well-known and rapidly fatal disease carries off year 
after year large numbers of young cattle. Once they are attacked 
by it, treatment is of no avail ; our efforts must therefore be 
directed to prevent it, and for this purpose I have perfect faith in 
setoning the dewlap with strong rough tape that has been 
previously saturated with oil of turpentine. When I was 
engaged in general practice I setoned large numbers of young 
cattle for my clients, and for twenty-two years I have setoned 
all my own calves just after they were weaned, and I have 
never had a case of quarter ill in my herd, nor have I known 
one to occur in the animals I setoned for my clients. 
I am aware that this simple operation is now looked upon 
by many as antiquated and of no real service, and I admit that 
I am not able to explain the exact modus operandi by which 
setoning prevents the disease ; nevertheless, I consider that I 
have good reasons for believing in its efficacy and in continuing 
its use. 
Treatment of the Young Animals. 
The ringing of the young bulls should be done in December 
— this allows of time for the nostril to heal up — so that they can 
be led by the ring when they go out for sale in February. 
From weaning time to turning-out time in the following 
spring all the calves should be well attended to ; their food 
must be of good quality, adapted to young growing animals, 
