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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
May 4 
Live Stock and Dairy 
THE BREEDER'S WAYSIDE. 
Soiling Crops for Mules and Horses. 
I work a number of cattle and mules, and 
wish to raise their feed. Almost anything 
grows here. What is best for soiling 
crops to get a balanced ration? What is 
the ratio of nutrients for work mules, also 
work cattle. Is silage good to feed to 
horses and mules and work cattle? 
Birmingham, Ala. J. w. h. 
Horses and mules cannot be fed green 
crops in so free a manner as cattle. They 
have smaller stomachs, and are liable 
to colic unless fed judiciously and in 
relatively small amounts. Consequent¬ 
ly I do not regard the soiling of work 
horses or mules as desirable, excepting 
in a small way. Of course succulent 
food in a very limited way is desirable, 
and is appreciated by the horse. In the 
South Soy beans and cow peas fed with 
fodder corn will provide a splendid soil¬ 
ing ration where the balance is a good 
one. Both of these crops do well in the 
South, though the cow pea will produce 
the largest yield per acre by consider¬ 
able. Then the Soy beans or cow peas 
will make a very nitrogenous hay of 
high class if well cured. The Alabama 
Experiment Station at Auburn should 
be able to offer valuable advice on grow¬ 
ing these soiling crops, it being in the 
State from which the inquiry comes. 
Horses at medium work require a nu¬ 
tritive ration of 1:6.2, while those in 
heavy work require 1:6. Mules have the 
same application so far as feeding stand¬ 
ards go. Oxen at light work require 
1:6.5, while those at heavy work require 
1:5.3. A 1,000-pound hoi'se at medium 
work requires two pounds, or if heavy 
2% pounds of digestible protein daily to 
11% or 14 pounds of digestible carbohy¬ 
drates and fat. A 1,000-pound ox at me¬ 
dium work requires two pounds of di¬ 
gestible protein, or if at heavy work 2.8 
pounds to 12 or 13.8 pounds digestible 
carbohydrates and fat. This for daily 
consumption. Silage is not especially 
adapted to horses. Horses will eat it, 
but it has been tried by some very ex¬ 
tensive horse breeders and discarded as 
unsatisfactory. I know of no persons at 
this time feeding silage to horses. Its 
fermented character does not make it 
best suited to the horse’s stomach. Sugar 
beets, however, are very good if fed in 
a small way. For cattle silage is espe¬ 
cially suited, and a 1,000-pound steer will 
eat 30 pounds or so a day with a relish. 
Work animals, however, require concen¬ 
trated foods for the best results, and this 
is not a quality of silage. So for either 
horses, mules or oxen I should recom¬ 
mend relying on standard hays and 
grains and feeding soiling crops or si¬ 
lage as an appetizer only in small 
amounts. c. s. plumb. 
Pure Cornmeal vs, Corn-and-Cob Meal 
for Steers. 
“Michigan Reader” wishes to know 
whether the policy of grinding corn for 
fattening steers is a good one. He says 
they pay one per cent for getting the 
cob taken out and the corn ground. 
Many experiments have been conducted 
where pure cornmeal and corn-and-cob 
meal have been fed cattle, and it has 
been clearly shown that 100 pounds of 
one gave about equal returns with the 
other. This is explained on the basis 
that where pure cornmeal is fed it packs 
rather solid in the stomach, while if the 
cob is in the meal, it makes a more por¬ 
ous mass, through which the digestive 
fluids pass more readily than in the pure 
meal. This applies in particular to cat- 
tie, whether for beef or milk. The Kan¬ 
sas Experiment Station has experiment¬ 
ed on this subject more than any other 
station, so far as steers are concerned. 
They have fed pure cornmeal, corn-and- 
cob meal, and whole corn, dry and soak¬ 
ed. In 1884 five steers fed pure cornmeal 
140 days ate 795 pounds of meal each 
for 100 pounds of increase, gaining 2.08 
pounds per day, while five steers fed 
corn-and-cob meal ate 732 pounds for 
100 pounds increase in live weight, mak¬ 
ing an average daily gain of 2.25 pounds. 
In 1885 the experiment was repeated, 
and continuen for 150 days. In this trial 
1,166 pounds of pure meal were required 
to make 100 pounds gain in live weight, 
or 1.36 pound gain daily was made on 
this feed. Of corn-and-cob meal, l,z60 
pounds were required to make 100 
pounds gain, or 1.44 pound daily gain 
per head. So both of these years the 
corn-and-cob meal gave the most satis¬ 
factory results. 
It may not always pay to grind corn. 
If one has pigs pastured with steers, 
then such corn as may pass through 
them will be eaten by the pigs and a 
gain made thereby. But where the only 
purpose of the grain is for the steers 
then it should be ground or crushed. If 
not, there will be considerable loss from 
undigested grain passing off in the ma¬ 
nure. At the Texas Station Curtis fed 
corn, cob and husk ground together, and 
coarse cornmeal to steers. It required 
498 pounds of corn, cob and husk meal 
to make 100 pounds of gain, and the 
steers fed this made an average daily 
gain of 2.29 pounds. Those fed coarse 
cornmeal required 400 pounds of grain 
to make 100 pounds of gain, but they 
made a less daily gain, making 2.21 
pounds. For years the writer has fed 
corn in various forms to live stock, and 
unless for some special experimental 
feeding, always gives the cattle, wheth¬ 
er milch cows or steers, corn-and-cob 
meal. This we grind ourselves in a 
burrstone mill, but many farmers can, 
of course, grind their corn in sweep 
mills, which, however, are more or less 
unsatisfactory, or in regular farm mills 
as they choose. Yet 1 should certainly 
feed corn-and-cob meal rather than 
pure cornmeal. o. s. plumb. 
Anybody 
can keep his horses free from 
all forms of Lameness, curbs, 
splints.contracted cord,thrush, 
grea.se heel, etc., by treating 
promptly with 
Tuttle’s Elixir. 
Used Internally it cures Colic,Distemper,Founder,Pneu- 
monla,etc. Used nnd endorse I by Adams Express Co. 
Dr. S. A. Tuttle.—Dear Sir:—I have used your Elixir on one of 
the worst spavins that I ever saw on a horse, and It entirely cured 
the lameness. I also used It for rheumatism in my family, with just 
as rood a result, and will cheerfully recommend it to anyone in 
want of a liniment. O, B, GOVE, Waits River, Vt. 
TUTTLE'S FAMILY ELIXIR cures rheumatism, sprains, 
bruises, etc. Kills pain instantly. Our lOO-page book, 
“Veterinary Experience,” FREE. 
Dr. S. A. TUTTLE, 30 Beverly St., Boston, Mass. 
Beware of so-called Elixir —none gennine but Tuttle’s. 
Avoid all bUsters j they offer only temporary reUef if any. 
7 FNAIFIIN KHlaLicc, Ticki, Mites, Fleas, EtCa, 
on &11 kicdj et aninuds uxd pouilry. (xtren 
Intemally It drives out srorms. Cnrea all cnta, wounds, sores, etc. 
Non^lsonous. Endorsed by leading veterinarians. “Veterinary Ad- 
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To keep out wnnd, frost, rain and snow 
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“NeponseL” Contains no tar. Given 
an occasional coat of paint it will last 
for years. Costs about a cent per square 
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roll containing necessary tin caps and 
nails. For a permanent roofing and 
siding use 
Paroid Ready Roofing. 
Postal brings Booklet, samples (tf "Neponset" 
.and "Paroid," also name of nearest dealer. 
F. W. Bird & Son, East Walpole, Mass.; Chicago, III. 
> 1 \CTQ^ 
Corn % Oat 
Gives Results. 
The American Cereal Co., Chicago, Ill. 
Gentlemen:—I have fed Victor Com and 
Oat Feed to my horses all the year. They 
have worked hard and they are looking 
fine. It is a good feed for horses. For 
cows, sheep and hogs we are using it with 
good results. I can fully recommend Vic¬ 
tor Corn and Oat Feed. 
C. W. SISSON, Almond, N. Y. 
It is results you want—not theories. 
Remember this, that for 
• Feeding Beef Cattle, 
Feeding Driving Horses, 
Feeding Work Horses, 
Feeding Hogs and Sheep, 
Victor Corn and Oat Feed will give 
Good Results. 
Sold only In Sealed and Branded Sacks 
Each Sack stamped with analysis of con¬ 
tents, showing guaranteed per cent, of 
Protein. 
If your dealer does not keep Victor Com 
& Oat Feed send uc his name. Write for 
free copy of “ Feeding for Flesh.” 
THE AMERICAN CEREAL CO.. 
1339 AXonatluock Rldg., Chicago. 
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FEES 
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ie American CerealJ 
The Feed TKa.t Pays. 
Dana’SM'I^llif.EAR LABELS 
•tamped with any name or address with consecntlre 
nnmbers. I supply forty recording associations and 
thonsanda of practical farmers, breeders and veteri¬ 
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Kerosene Engines 
Cheapest and Safest Power 
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128 Mott Street. New York. 
Shoo- Fly^K 
THE 
ANIMALS’ 
FRIEND 
Kills 
eTery 
fly it 
•trikss. 
Keeps 
off the 
rest. 
Harmlesi 
to mao 
or beast. 
This cow 
was a terror 
to milk 
prior to 
using H 
cents'worth Shoo-Fly. Had it been 
used earlier she would not hare lost milk 
and flesh to the amount of |14. The othe. 
cdw was protected early and continued t«> 
give 18 qts. daily through fly time. 
Thousands have duplicated 10 gallons seven consecutive years. 
If your dealer does not keep it, send us $1.00 for latett improved 
double tube sprayer and enough Shoo-F'ly to protect 100 cows, 
or send 25c for liquid. Cash returned if cows are not protected. 
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Breeders’ Directory 
Collie Circulars. SILAS 
DECKER, South Montrose, Pa. 
DCR RIICPlICCYQ-^Cowsin milk; 1 Heifer, 
IILUi UuLnnOL I 0 soon due: 6 Heifers,bred; 
2 Heifers, 6 and 8 months old; 2 Bull Calves, 4 and 6 
months old. A. J. SNYDER, Plumsteadville, Pa.i 
HIGH-CLASS 
Registered Jersey Cattle. 
ROBT. F. SHANNON, Pittsburg, Pa. 
CfID Cll C—thoroughbred holstbin 
run 9 ALE BULL CALVES. Well marked 
and of best breedlM Will oe sold at farmers prices, 
j Write at once. W. W. CHENEY, Manlius, N. T. 
For Sale-JERSEY BULL CALF 
Dropped October 24,1899. Sire double great grandson 
; of Golden Lad and dam testing 18 pounds 2)4 ounces 
at two years old. J. S. CAMPBELL, Butler, Pa. 
Holstein-Friesian Bull 
ready for service, and a flue lot of Bull Calves. Best 
of breeding, and from deep prodneing families. 
C. K. RECORD. Peterboro. N. Y. 
ISO DeHhurst Holstains 
for Bale, luelndlng young Ckjwe, Heifers and a 
great lot of BULL CALVES—several now ready 
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the famous “ Royal Paul ” out of advanced Re¬ 
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DBLLHUKST FARM, Mentor, Ohio. 
fi6g. P. Chmaa, Berkahirea 
and O. Whites, Choice Pigs, 
8 weeks old, mated not akin. 
Bred Sows and Servioe Boars. 
Poultry. Write for hard times 
prices and free olronlar. 
HAMILTON k CO., Boeenvlok, Chester Co., Pa. 
Savo Your Pigs! | 
Runt* are Unprofitable; 
Dead Hog* a Total Loaa. 
I Will INSURE HOGS 
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25 years experience. ‘ ‘Hogology’ ’ pamphlet and 
testimonials free. 
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Indianapolis, Ind. 
2000 
FERRETS. First-class stock. Some 
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Mailed anywhere for 50 cents. 
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The most practical and humane Fastener ever Im 
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