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T1IE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
April 2C 
Live Stockand Dairy 
DAIRY AMD FARM ROTES. 
Milk Fever. — I found on return home 
from institutes that a valuable cow had 
been saved by the Schmidt treatment 
for milk fever, or more properly speak¬ 
ing, parturient apoplexy. She suddenly 
passed into the advanced stages after 
her condition was first noticed, becom¬ 
ing insensible to her surroundings and 
would no doubt have died but for the 
prompt treatment of one-half ounce of 
iodide of potassium, dissolved in a full 
pint of warm water, injected into the 
udder. We use a four-ounce rubber 
syringe to which is attached a very 
small rubber pipe. A milking tube is 
attached to the other end of this pipe, 
and the solution forced carefully 
through the teat, taking great care that 
the tube is germ free before introducing 
it. Great care should always be exer¬ 
cised that no air is allowed to get into 
the teat during the operation. Loss of 
the teat frequently follows such neglect. 
1 would advise, however, a larger 
syringe, holding five ounces, which is 
not too much for a large udder; that 
amount for each teat. 
Silage in a Bay. —I promised to tell 
how that silage came out that found 
quarters in a bay instead of a silo. It 
was not opened until December 1, two 
months after filling. The top had spoil¬ 
ed about six inches. The sides varied 
greatly, from four to 18 inches, an aver¬ 
age perhaps of 10 inches. I figured a 
loss of eight per cent, which was not 
more than one would expect. The silage 
was not as good as that kept in the silo 
by its side, due to a lack of pressure. 
The depth was not over 12 feet when 
settled, proving in a different manner, 
but none the less conclusive, that air 
must be kept out; not air working in 
from the sides but air that is found in 
small quantities mixed with the corn. I 
feel confident the loss was not one-half 
what it would have been, had the corn 
remained in the shock. I would repeat 
the operation under similar conditions. 
Forage Prospects. —I am happy over 
the clover prospect; every leaf seems 
ready and waiting for a breath of warm 
Spring weather to show its strength. 
One can safely predict a splendid 
growth, almost regardless of weather 
conditions, when the plants have such 
vigor in the early Spring when the snow 
disappears. The same trip of investiga¬ 
tion disclosed sad havoc in one corner 
of the Alfalfa. The roots were out of the 
ground four to six inches, and dead, 
easily pulled out; some six inches long, 
others nearly two feet. The corner is 
rather moist land, but thoroughly drain¬ 
ed. The frost had evidently done the 
work. Another Fall I shall see to it 
that any dangerous spots are mulched 
with straw in addition to the manure. 
Each year and each experience shows 
the necessity of having everything 
right for the plant. 
Seed Grain. — I wonder whether farm¬ 
ers are preparing seed grain during 
these days of waiting for Spring. Every 
bushel should be passed through a mod¬ 
ern cleaner separating foul seeds. It is 
surprising how much foul seed can find 
its way into grain that seems to the 
casual observer good clean seed. Not 
only take out foul seeds, but also the 
small grains that can be used for feed¬ 
ing. The force of this argument was 
brought home to me last Summer as 
never before. The old mill was not in 
repair, which I did not know at the time 
it was used, resulting in only a partial 
cleaning of the seed. The harvest 
proved a loss, in growing wild mustard, 
sufficient to pay for a new mill. The 
new mill has taken the place of the old 
one this year. The oat grower should 
have ready just before sowing one pound 
of formalin for each 40 busxiels of seed. 
Add to sufficient water, about 40 gal¬ 
lons, spread the seed upon the barn 
floor, and saturate with the solution, 
thus fortifying against a 20-per-cent loss 
from smut. Handle the seed over until 
dry enough to sow. 
Price of Farm Products. —Farmers 
are wearing a smile this Spring and why 
not? When has a higher range of values 
met their glance? Butter quoted at 29 
cents, - cheese 13^4 cents, milk three 
cents, eggs 16 cents. No profit on these 
prices? Well, sir, if there is none it is 
surely the fault of the individual or his 
methods. Will it continue? Yes, until 
the avenues of trade and commerce be¬ 
come congested. Let us look to it that 
we do not fill the markets with second- 
rate products. High prices always breed 
neglect. Second-class stuff that would 
not find a sale on a low, dull market, 
now moves at a price higher than No. 1 
sold for two years ago. Do not specu¬ 
late; do not risk anything but the best, 
and then at the opening of the Summer 
see that only the neat and attractive 
package finds its way to a city market. 
H. E. COOK. 
A Fine Jersey. 
At Fig. 113, first page, is shown the 
Jersey bull Count Allison 60634, owned 
by Ira B. Watson, Fredonia, N. Y. Count 
Allison was born March 28, 1900, and at 
20 months old weighed 900 pounds. His 
body is long and deep, legs short, and 
skin soft and yellow. His sire was Lord 
Allison 2nd, and dam Royalist Regina 
P. 3rd. In one day she gave on grass 48 
pounds of milk testing six per cent but¬ 
ter fat. Among his other ancestors were 
cows -with weekly records of 25 pounds, 
514 ounces; 26 pounds, 314 ounces, and 
30 pounds, 2% ounces. Count Allison 
combines size and vigor with quality, 
and would seem to be of a most desir¬ 
able type for those who -wish to increase 
the size of their Jerseys without intro¬ 
ducing inferior blood. 
Coloring Galled Horses.— On page 236 
a question is asked about restoring the 
color on a horse, supposed to be marked 
white by saddle. You reply that the origi¬ 
nal color cannot be made to return. Marks 
made by saddle or collar (gall marks) will 
return to original color if you rub a piece 
of bacon fat on it in the late Fall, during 
the Winter and in the Spring. I believe, 
but do not know for sure, that any kind 
of fat will do this. The idea is to rub 
grease on the mark before and during the 
time the horse is changing its coat. I have 
tried this and know it is successful. Any 
time of the year when my horses get 
marked by rubbing hair off I rub grease 
on—no white marks. v. t. cook. 
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SHEEP DIP 
STANDARD OF THE WORLD 
for 6o years. Used on 250 millions 
annually. Superior to all other 
kinds. No smell. Benefits while it 
cures. Keeps flock clean a long 
time. Increases growth and quality 
of wool. Used by large majority of 
sheep breeders in all countries. 
If local druggist cannot supply, 
send $1.75 for $2 (100 gal.) pkt. to 
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Breeders’ Directory 
Registered Jersey 
Bull Calves 
from Ida Stoke Pogis and Golden Lad at fair prices. 
R. F SHANNON. COT Liberty St., Pittsburg. p a 
Public Sale of Jerseys, May 5. 
Eight young fresh cows, 12 heifers, one and two 
years, granddaughters of St. Lambert Boy. For par¬ 
ticulars inquire Of ARNOLD NAUDAIN, JR., 
MarshaUton, Delaware. 
123 HOLSTEINS Z‘S 
DBLLHURST FARMS, Mentor. Ohio. 
Cnr Cola - purebredholstein-friesians. 
lUl udlC Bargains In BULL CALVES at the pres¬ 
ent time. Also BERKSHIRE SWINE and SCOTCH 
COLLIE PUPS. W. W. CHENEY, Manlius. N.Y. 
T HE MAPLE HERD of High-Bred 
HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN CATTLE are to be 
closed out as soon as possible. Animals of all 
ages and both sexes are offered for sale. Address 
WM. ROOD, Binghamton, N. Y. 
PHENANGO VALLEY STOCK FARMS, Greene, 
N. Y.—Dutch-Belted and Jersey Cattle, Dorset 
and Rambouillet Sheep. PolandrChina and Jersey 
Red Swine; 15 varieties Land and Water Fowl. 
Eggs cheap in season. 
Young Registered Holstein-Fries¬ 
ian Bulls for Sale Cheap. 
I have two bulls two years old and several yearling 
bulls for sale cheap. They are large, handsome, per¬ 
fectly marked animals, all sired by Dora De Kol’s 
Oonnt No. 23757, and from best dams In herd. These 
animals are on McLennan Stock Farm, Ischua, N. Y. 
Inquire of P. B. MCLENNAN, Syracuse. N. Y. 
OPRING BROOK Stock Farm Berkshires. July 
^ August and September pigs for sale. Sows bred 
or open. J. M. HODSON, Mgr.. Montpelier, O. 
LliniUVLU LAIUrk lUiUV^nmL^ Eng. bacon 
hog. Pigs of all ages from Imported stock for sale. 
MEADOW BROOK STOCK FARM, Rochester, Mich 
Reg. P. Chinas, Berkshires and C. Whites. 
Choice Pigs, 8 weeks old, mated not 
akin. Bred Sows and Service Boars. 
POULTRY. Write for bard timei 
prices and free circular. 
HAMILTON & CO., Rosenvick, Chester Co., Pa. 
IIICnDl CniTC are handsome, hardy and 
AnUUItH QUA I V profitable. Prize stock. 
Low prloes Large olr *. W. Cole 4 Co., Kenton, O 
BELGIAN HARES - 
Cheapest and best meat a farmer can grow for his 
own table. Bucks and Does, three to four months 
old, $1 each. Bred for large size at early age. 
B. J. CASE, Sodus, N. Y. 
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