1901 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
193 
Live Stock and Dairy 
the BREEDER’S WAYSIDE. 
Spent Malt for Cattle Feeding. 
I would like to learn the feed value and 
wholesonieness of spent malt, which has 
been used for the manufacture of beer; 
also malt sprouts. We have in this city 
several large breweries, and the sprouts 
and malt are used very largely by the 
milkmen. It is thought by some that this 
feed is not wholesome as a ration for milch 
cows. Cattle seem to be very fond of this 
feed, and it is sold at a very reasonable 
I)rice, 20 cents per barrel for the malt, and 
20 cents per sack for the dry barley 
sja'outs. J- C" E- 
l.,a Cro.sse, Wis. 
Spent malt is what is known common¬ 
ly as brewers’ grains, as I understand 
it. These grains are used for feeding 
dairy cattle, usually among dairy farm¬ 
ers about large towns and cities, and 
usually the wet grains are fed far more 
than the dry. Dried brewers’ grains 
contain quite a bit more digestible pro¬ 
tein than bran or oats, and about twice 
as much as Indian corn, and they offer 
a valuable addition to our feeding stuffs, 
being palatable and relished. Wet brew¬ 
ers’ grains contain a large amount of 
water, and about one-fourth the digest¬ 
ible protein found in the dry grains. If 
the wet grains, however, are fed when 
perfectly sweet, and in connection with 
dry food, they may be profitably used. 
Fed with corn-and-cob meal and bran 
and clover hay, the wet grains are very 
good. One great objection to the use of 
brewers’ grains lies in the drippings 
from them to the floor of the stable. 
This dripping promotes fetid decay, and 
after a time a stable with board or dirt 
floor where wet grains are fed becomes 
absolutely unhealthy, and entirely un- 
siiited to a place for milking cows. Con¬ 
sequently, inspectors of boards of health 
frequently condemn such stables as un¬ 
sanitary. If one is to feed the grains, 
he should have watertight mangers, and 
use every precaution to prevent spilling 
this feed in the barn. In the Summer 
only so much should be taken from the 
brewery at a time as can be fed up clean 
and sweet. 
When at the New York Agricultural 
Experiment Station in the early eighties 
the writer fed extensively of this food 
to dairy cows, and no harm resulted to 
the cows or milk, both of which were 
carefully studied during the feeding. But 
we were very careful to keep the sani¬ 
tary conditions of the very best, al¬ 
though we did feed grains that were not 
as wholesome as some would prefer. The 
use of malt sprouts as stock feed I do 
not take much stock in. When I lived 
at Geneva we got a quantity of sprouts 
from the malthouse thei'e, but we could 
not persuade any stock on the Station 
farm to eat it, and it was finally used 
as a fertilizer. While malt sprouts are 
rich in protein they are dry and unpal¬ 
atable, and the latter even when mois¬ 
tened. In his book on “Feeds and Feed¬ 
ing,” I note that Henry states: “Un¬ 
fortunately this feed is not much relish¬ 
ed by cattle, and for this reason can only 
lie fed in limited quantity.” He recom¬ 
mends soaking several hours before feed¬ 
ing, and thinks that two or three pounds 
of sprouts can be profitably fed daily to 
dairy cows. If any of the readers of The 
R. N.-Y. have used malt sprouts in feed¬ 
ing it would be interesting if they would 
communicate their experience to this 
journal. c. s. plumb. 
How to Keep Smoked Hams. 
Will you state how best to preserve 
•smoked liam lo keep in the hot Summer 
vveuther, bright and fresh, free from in- 
seeis after being smoked? Is there not 
some material or cloth to put over the 
tiams lu koeij them good, such as meat 
l>a( kers use? B. O. 
Hart, Md. 
We too have had some trouble in keep¬ 
ing hams through the Summer, and have 
tried several different recipes with only 
partial success. With us, the problem 
has been solved by allowing the meat to 
hang where it is smoked. Our smoke¬ 
house was made by building on to and 
over an old arch, that once held the pro¬ 
verbial copper kettle. The arch stands 
in a northeast room. The meat is not 
attacked by insects, owing to the smoky 
surroundings and it keeps in excellent 
condition. A little additional smoking 
can be given at any time, if it becomes 
necessary. j. a. f. 
Keeping Brood Sows. 
I have read with much interest Prof. 
Plumb’s answer to my question about 
feed for brood sows in Winter; also J. 
S. Woodward’s comment on same. That 
is just the kind of information I am 
after, such discussions are a great help 
to a new farmer like myself. So far I 
have fed two parts middlings, one part 
bran (fine), one part cornmeal; arti¬ 
chokes or potatoes at noon, with a little 
soaked corn, a good handful for each 
sow. They always have wood ashes, 
charcoal and salt in a box. Their pen is 
divided into nest and feed room, they 
having to pass through a passageway 
from nest to feed room, the pen being 
always clean and dry. There is a yard 
to the pen; the sows can go in or out 
at pleasure, and seem to enjoy it. They 
are thrifty, hardy and healthy, very ac¬ 
tive and remarkably tame. While I shall 
change my feed by leaving out the corn, 
I cannot bring myself to shut them out 
of their yard, as J. S. Woodward advises, 
in cold weather. I would like him to ex¬ 
plain his objections and benefits from 
so doing. Will it not make them less 
hardy? I shall try beets next season. 
Three pecks of artichokes yielded about 
30 bushels, cultivated twice; no fertil¬ 
izer. p. E. L. 
Michigan. 
For Driving Horses. Victor 
Corn and Oat Feed develops 
stamina and maintains form. It 
will not gripe nor sour, neither 
will it heat the blood nor make 
sweat. 
For Work Horses. Victor 
Corn and Oat Feed is admirably 
suited to the needs of work 
horses. It begets strength and 
endurance. 
A Most Economical Feed. 
Sold only in Sealed and Branded 
Sacks. Each Sack stamped with 
analysis of contents, showing guar¬ 
anteed per cent, of Protein. 
If your dealer does not keep Victor 
Corn & Oat Feed send us his name and 
get afree copy of “ Feeding for Flesh.” 
The American Cereal Co., 
Monadnock Bldg., Chicago. 
NEWTON’S Eor Heaves 
CURE. V se^l size. 
For Distemper, Cough, Worm 
^ Szpeller and Conditioner, a 
50 c. size. StroHgrecommends 
Dealers or delivered. Newton 
Uorse Hem. Co.( T )Toledo, O 
Plorso Owners Should. Ueo 
QOMBAULT’S 
Caustic 
Balsam 
The Great French Veterinary Remedy. 
A SAFE, SPEEDY AND 
POSITIVE CURE. 
Prepared 
ezoluBive- 
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Gombault 
ex-Veteri- 
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geontothe 
French 
Govern¬ 
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As a HUMAN REMEDY for Rheumatism, 
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life fSllilDilllTCC that one tableaponnfnl of 
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produce more actual results than a whole bottle of 
any liniment or spavin cure mixture ever made. 
Every bottle of Caustic Balsam sold is Warran¬ 
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by druggists, or sent by expresE, charges F>aid. with Sull 
directions for its use. Send for descriptive circulars, 
testimonials, etc. Address 
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C HENANGO VALLEY STOCK FARMS, Greene N 
Y.—Dutch Belted and J eraey Cattle; Dorset and 
Rambonlllet Sheep; Poland-Chlna, Jersey Red and 
Suffolk Pigs. Land and Water Fowls. Hens’ 
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THE IVIIETZ & WEISS 
Kerosene Engines 
Cheapegt and Safest 
Power known. For 
Pumping water, grinding 
corn, separating cream, 
sawing wood, and all power 
purposes. Send for Catalog. 
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128 Mott Street, New York 
CHARTER 
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Positively cures tongue lolling, and will 
preventside pulling or driving on one rein. 
With this bit the most vicious and 
■unmanageable horse can be driven 
by a lady. The construction 
is such that tbe driver has lUO 
per cent more leverage 
i*t.iic» 4 -io 9 than with any other bit. 
Samples sent postpaid upon 
receipt of prlce.ln X C plate 
or imitation rubber. $1. In 
Fine Nickel Plate. 12. 
Imperial Bit and Snap Co., 400 Wis. St., Racine. Wis. 
Bg Bafora Buying a Na« 
Harness 
n 
I send 4 cents in stamps to 
pay postage on Illustrated 
Oatalogns. 
100 stylet to select from. 
Direct to consumer from 
manufacturer. 
The King Harness Co.,Mfre. 
412 Church St.,0wego, N.Y. 
GRIND 
YOUR CRAIN 
AT HOME 
and save tbe toll. Ton have the 
horses, we have the power and 
mill. Thousands of the I 
PEERLESS MILLS 
are now In use. They work 
FAST, FINE, EASY, 
family meal or feed, 
Wented Everywhei# 
prices, &o., free. 
J. ADAM, JOLIET, ILL. 
THE MOST FOR THE MOHEY. 
,THE MOST POWER 
for the money con 
be gotten.from ourfl, 
2,3 andl-horse 
TREAD 
POWERS 
because safest 
for dairy m& 
chlnery, ou- 
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grinding, saw¬ 
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ST. ALBANS FOUNDRY CO., St. Albans. VL 
Breeders’ Directory 
OAfin FERRETS. First-class stock. Some 
£UUU Trained. New price-list free. 
N. A. KNAPP. Rochester. Lorain Co.. O 
1^nddy Creek Herd of Hereford Cattle.—100 head of 
bulls, cows and heifers for sale. Write for price 
Come and see me. 8. W. Anderson, Asbury, W. Va. 
Reg. Guernseys.—Cows, calves, heifers, 
bulls. One or thirty. State your wants. Clover Knoll 
Guernsey Herd. M. SAGER, Mgr., Orangeville, Pa. 
CnO CAI C— THOROUGHBRED HOLSTEIN 
rilll wALC BULL CALVES. Well marked 
and of best breeding. Will be sold at farmers' price. 
Write at once. W. W. CHENEY, Manlius, N. Y. 
DCP pilCDiyiQCVC-O Cows In milk; 1 Heifer, 
nilUi uUdliluCld soon due; 5Heifers, bred; 
2 Heifers, 0 and 8 mofaths old; 2 Bull Calves, 4 and‘« 
months old. A. .1. 8N Y DER, Plumstead vllle. Pa. 
REGISTERED AYRSHIRE CATTLE 
Choice Bull Calves from flrst-class milkers. Also a 
few Cows and Heifers. Spotted Ladd. (')4(il, at head 
of herd. Maple Row Stock Farm, Cherry Creek. N. Y 
Do You Want 
a Holstein - Friesian 
Bull Calf? 
a Chester White Pig 
either sex, pair or trio ? 
If you do, and want the best breeding at a fair price, 
write to-day to CHA8. K. RECORD. Peterboro, N.Y 
HIGH-CLASS 
Registered Jersey Cattle. 
ROBT. F. SHANIfON, Pittsburg, Pa. 
ISO DeHhurst Helsteins 
for sale. Including young Cows, Heifers and a 
great lot of BULL CALVES—several now ready 
for service—sons of “ DeKol’s Butter Boy”, and 
the famous ” Royal Paul ” out of advanced Re¬ 
gistry cows. Catalogue. 
DKLLHURST FARM, Mentor, Ohio. 
TAIIIIfADTII DIISC lorsale. Byagrand- 
I RinffUll I n I 1119 son of tbe Imported 
boar Nimrod. Eligible to registration, b to 6 weeks 
old at $5 each. Write at once. 
D. WELL. DIETRICH, Reading, Pa. 
Beg. P. Chinas, Berkshirea 
and O. (VMtet, Choice Pigs, 
8 weeks old, mated not akin. 
Bred Sows and Service Boars. 
Poultry. Write for hard t4m«* 
prices and free circular. 
HAMILTON & CO., Rosenviok, Chester Co., Pa. 
Percheron Stallions. 
I have for sale some very choice Stallions, Blacks 
and Dark Grays, from 1 to 7 years old. of the highest 
breedings; grandsons of Brllhant and La Ferte. 
Prices reasonable. Correspondence solicited. 
HENRY A. ROHRS, Breeder and Importer, Na¬ 
poleon, Henry County, Ohio. 
Collie Pups 
—Spayed Females. Circulars. 
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DON’T DRIVE A CRIPPLE. DON'T BE A CRIPPLE. 
If you suffer from rheuni.itism, neuralgia, lameness in back, 
neck or joints you can get quick relief by using 
SLOAN’S LINIMENT. 
Better than plasters as it is penetrating, so severe rubbing is 
not necessary and is ■wonderfully curative. 
FOR YOUR HOIf.Sf.-Nothing can equal it for curing a sore tendon, to 
kill a spavin, curb or splint, or to absorb an enlargement. Cures cuts, kicks, 
bruises and foot rot in Cattle and Sheep. Every bottle is warranted. Sold by druegisU 
and dealers generally. Family size, ZS cents. Horse size .W cents and *1.00. 
Prepared by Or. RARL S. SLOAN, Boston, Mass. 
