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THE RURAL 
NEW-YORKER. 
July 22, 
A TALK ABOUT TUBERCULOSIS. 
Bovine tuberculosis is a most diffi¬ 
cult problem. There is a general indispo¬ 
sition to deal fairly when discussing meth¬ 
ods. It was especially unfortunate about 
12 years ago to have our State Board of 
Health undertake to slaughter every ani¬ 
mal that should respond to tuberculin. In 
the first place, such action would have 
been (and would be now) a physical im¬ 
possibility. No State administration 
would stand an appropriation large 
enough, even granting that the assumed 
minimum per cent (seven) of our dairy 
cows and young things are infected. New 
York, with its 1,600,000 cows, would have 
112,000 to pay for. Fixing an average of 
$25 each makes a total of $2,800,000. To 
execute such a law even within reasonable 
time, would cost nearly or quite as much 
more. Here is over five million dollars to 
take out the presently infected animals at 
a low cost, and we must not forget that 
another slaughter would follow from ani¬ 
mals in which the disease was incubating. 
There is a lack of evidence sufficient to 
convince the popular mind that bovine tu¬ 
berculosis is transmissible to humans. It 
would seem from the present knowledge 
that the laymen cannot judiciously say 
there is no danger. I hope the final out¬ 
come will prove there is no danger, but 
let us wait before we sit idly with a clear 
conscience. Bovine tuberculosis at the 
present time should be viewed and dealt 
with from the money side. If a cow dies, 
the loss is complete. Why not then, as 
cattle owners, begin a systematic weeding 
out of suspicious animals, as shown by the 
tuberculin test? Such action calls for no 
legislation, no great excitement or scare. 
You may find one, two or more; convert 
them into beef, and if upon slaughter no 
generalized disease is found, use them,for 
food. If the disease is advanced they arc 
a menace to the whole herd, and would 
cause a damage far in excess of value. 
Tuberculin Test.— But it is said the 
test is unreliable. What other means 
have we? Shall we wait until the disease 
has so far advanced that a physical exam¬ 
ination quickly reveals the trouble? Ibis 
is the main Argument of those who oppose 
the test. The main objection, and a vital 
one, is the danger of contamination from 
this one animal herding with other stock 
prior to the visible appearance of the dis¬ 
ease. I am not going into the literature 
of this disease. There has already been 
too much mystery thrown around it. I 
would like to throw off some of the mys¬ 
tery and open up the case where non- 
scientific cattle owners, like myself, can 
see and practice from a business point of 
view. Any good careful level-headed 
farmer can by a little practice and study, 
use tuberculin. 1 would rather trust to this 
kind of a man honestly engaged in free¬ 
ing his herd from disease, than to one-half 
of the inexperienced men who would be 
sent out to do the work under a manda¬ 
tory statute. The purely mechanical side 
of the test is simply a question of care. 
The good judgment comes in, in taking 
into consideration the condition of the ani¬ 
mals that are not normal, or any disturb¬ 
ance that would produce a rise or fall of 
temperature. 
Personal Experience. —Both my herds 
have been tested; five animals gave at 
one reading a very slight rise in temper¬ 
ature and then dropped back to the herd 
normal. After submitting the readings,both 
initial and subsequent, to Dr. V. A. Moore, 
of the New York State Veterinary Col¬ 
lege, he advised watching these cows and 
retesting in the Fall. He said they could 
not be condemned now, but were suspi¬ 
cious. They will be examined in proper 
time and disposed of if reaction follows. 
It will be observed that I have kept away 
from technical terms; our trained men 
can use them. I am not debating the cer¬ 
tainty of tuberculin ; just accepting the fact 
that we have no other means of detection. 
No one disputes the disease; all acknowl¬ 
edge its presence. Can stock owners af¬ 
ford to ignore the disease from a dollar 
point of view, leaving out the humanitar¬ 
ian side of the question? Won’t it be 
more profitable to lose one cow outright 
by slaughter than run the risk of con¬ 
tamination? Expensive execution of law 
that does not bring its full fruition would 
then be avoided. It costs as much to exe¬ 
cute the law as it does to pay for the cat¬ 
tle. Is not this self-confessed position after 
all the only true solution of a presently 
vexed question? I used this argument 
on the institute platform several times last 
Winter, coupled with the fact that I was 
practicing the plan myself. Not a man 
took any exception to the scheme, and it 
is the first plan that has been presented 
in my presence in 12 years that lias not 
been vigorously fought. Brush away the 
mystery, treat the disease rationally, and 
defeat the law-makers and law-breakers. 
Am I right? h. e. cook. 
MAKING SILAGE IN FLORIDA. 
I have been feeding silage for the past 
18 years, and have had no trouble in 
preserving it. I am now using two un¬ 
derground silos, with a combined capa¬ 
city of 165 tons. I have tried several dif¬ 
ferent crops for filling, such as cow peas, 
Velvet beans, and Kaffir-corn. They all 
kept well and made a fair quality of sil¬ 
age, but 1 think that in point of economy 
and quality of feed, there is nothing to 
compare with fodder corn. The corn 
should be cut when the grain begins to 
glaze, or as our southern farmers will 
understand best, when the fodder is ready 
to pull, which should be about the last of 
July or first of August. However, it is 
seldom that we can wait quite this late, 
as the corn begins to fire, and unless 
there is sufficient rain to keep the lower 
leaves green there will be more loss than 
gain by waiting. Sometimes in a very 
dry season we have to cut before the corn 
quite reaches the roasting ear stage. 
There is but one special precaution neces¬ 
sary to keep silare in this or any other 
climate, and that is to pack thoroughly, 
and if your silo be square, special care 
must be taken in packing the sides, ends 
and corners. 
I have never fed silage later than July 
15, though I see no reason why it should 
not keep all Summer. However, we do 
not need silage here after June 1, as 
there arc so many green crops that can be 
fed direct from the field. I do not con¬ 
sider that there is any room for com¬ 
parison between silage and dry fodder for 
this locality, as owing to our uncertain 
climate it is impractical to shock our corn. 
Leon Co., Florida. r. f. Bradford. 
MANGE ON CALF. 
I have a calf four weeks old. When 
it was four days old I weaned. It, 
and fed it on skimmed and new milk 
mixed. I noticed in a couple of days a 
breaking out under its chin, and this has 
spread down to its fore legs and up over its 
ears. The hair has all come off. I thought 
probably it was mange, and as I saw advice 
in The It. N.-Y. some time ago to use kero¬ 
sene oil and lard every three days, I have 
been using it, but it seems as though the 
trouble keeps spreading. Will you tell me 
what the trouble is, and what will cure it? 
Menlo, Ga. G. e. p. 
It is surprising to know how fast the 
trouble spreads on a young calf, if he is kept 
in a damp, cool place. The oil and lard work 
well on older cattle, but as the little mites 
thrive and spread so fast on a young calf, 
very few think of trying to get the start of 
them. PeThaps the best way is to wash the 
calf once a week with tobacco water, or 
some good sheep dip. for about six weeks. 
M, D. WILLIAMS, D. V. S. 
\* hen you write advertisers mention The 
I t. N.-Y. and you'll get a quick reply and 
“a square deal.” See guarantee, page 8. 
MONEY! 
Cows will give 15 to 20 per 
cent more milk if protected 
from the torture of flies with 
CHILD'S SO-BOS-SO KILFLY. 
Kills flies and all insects; protects horses as well 
as cows. Perfectly harmless to man and beast 
Rapidly applied with Child’s Electric Sprayer. 
80 to 50 cows sprayed in a few minutes. A true 
antiseptic; keeps stables, chicken houses, pig 
pens in a perfectly sanitary condition. 
Auk dealer for Child’s 80-B08-S0 or send $1 (special 
price) for 1-gal can and Sprayer complete by express. 
CHAS. H. CHILDS A CO., Sole Manufacturers, 
24 LaFayette Street, Utica, N.Y. 
SHOO-FLY ~ 
Kills every FLY it strikes. Keeps the rest off Cows while in 
pasture, longer than any imitation. Used by leading dairymen 
Bincc 1885. If your dealer does not keep the genuine, seud us $1.00, 
will return latest Improved 3-Tubc Sprayer and enough “ Shoo- 
Fly ” to protect 200 cows. Name Kxp. Office. Free Booklet. 
SH00-FLY MFC. CO., 1026 Fairmnnnt, Philadelphia, Fa. 
EDITOR knows from experience 4 ' Shoo-Fly ” is O. K. 
KENDALL’S SPAVIN CURE 
Continues to be the one reliable 
remedy for Spavins, Ring¬ 
bones, Curbs, Splints and 
all forms of lameness. 
KENDALL’S SPAVIN CURE 
cures promptly, permanently, with¬ 
out ecar. fl a bottle. 6 for |5. All 
^ruegiets. Unequalled for fnmlly use. 
Book, A Treatise on thi II>r* .free- 
Dr. B. J. KENDALL CO. 
Enosburg Falls, Vermont. 
L. E. OKTIZ, General Manager 
HIGHEST GLASS JERSEYS 
GOLDEN STREAMER G5000 
Son of Forfarshire out of Golden Stream 8th, 
born Feb. 22,1901, and considered the best Jersey bull 
that ever crossed the Atlantic as a two-year old. 
A few choice Bull Calves for sale by GOLDEN 
STREAMER and GOLDEN FERN'S LAD out of im¬ 
ported cows. 
Specialty— Young Bulls and Heifers, all ages. 
Also Imp. CHESTER WHITES and BERKSHIRE 
PIGS. Standard-Bred BLACK MINORCAS and 
WHITE WYANDOTTES. 
IF" Correspondence solicited. 
GEDNEY FARM, White Plains, N. Y. 
Good Feeders. Very Hardy. 
THE JERSEY RED 
SOWS and PIGS. 
The FREE Catalogue Explains, 
ARTHUR J. COLLINS, Moorestown, N. J. 
Springbank 
Berkshires 
A fine lot of 7 Aug. *WIWWIP and Sept. Boars, 
and some fine July and Aug.Farrowed Sows, just right 
to breed for early fall litters. Write me and state just 
what you want. J. E. Watson, Prop., Marbledale, Ct. 
L arge English berkshires- 
Maie* and females, of choicest breeding—for sale 
reasonable. NUTWOOD FARMS. 
R. F. D. No. 4, Syracuse, New York. 
Large Eng. Berkshires 
Imported and Domestic Strains. Descriptive circular 
showing pedigrees of breeding stock, and price-list 
on application. Pigs, pairs and trios not related. 
WILLOUGHBY FARM, Gettysburg, Pa. 
LARGE IMPROVED YORKSHIRES 
The best Hog; White, Easy Fattening, Prolific. 
Young Stock, Both Sexes, $5 up. 
E. E. STEVENS, Madison, R. F. D„ Lake Co., Ohio. 
Reg. P. Chinas, Berkshires and C. Whites. 
8 wks. and older, mated not akin. Ser¬ 
vice Boars, have stock returned, re¬ 
fund money If not satisfactory. Reg. 
Holsteins, Heifers, Bulls and Cows 
in Calf. Hamilton &Co., Ercildoun, Chester < o.. Pa. 
IMPROVED LARGE YORKSHIRES Sr 1 - 
hog. Pigs of all ages from imported stock for sale. 
MEADOW BROOK STOCK FARM, Rochester.Mich. 
Breeders’ Directory 
THE BLOOMINGDALE HERD OF 
IIO Ls TEIN -FR1JESI AN S 
are bred for large Production. Good Size, Strong 
Constitution, Best Individuality. 
If these are the kiud you want write or come to see 
them, lib to select from. Animals of both sex„es 
and all ages to offer at prices that will please you.' 
A special offer on some nicely bred Bi ll Calves. 
A. A. CORTELYOU, Neshanic, N. J 
YOU CAN’T AFFORD A GRADE 
when I will sell you a registered JERSEY HULL, 
bestdairy stock; ready for service: at farmer’s price 
R. F. SHANNON, 905 Liberty St., Pittsburg. Pa 
R egistered jerseys- 4 iieifors, 2 to 14 mos.; 7 
Bulls, 4 to 8 mos. old, St. Lambert Strain. "Sire 
a Pure St. Lambert.” J. Aldus Herr, Lancaster, Pa. 
It Kills every Insect. 
Karbo. 
Blatchford’s Calf Meal Co., Waukegan, III. 
Holstein-Friesian Bull Calves 
FOR SALE. 
From choice A. R. O. Dams, and by such sires ns 
Beryl Wavnes Paul DeKol and Sir Ivorndyke Manor 
DeKol. We will make attractive prices on these 
youngsters as they must be disposed of to make room 
for our crop of Winter Calves. Write for prices on 
anything needed in Holstein-Friesians. 
WOODCREST FARM. Rifton, Ulster Co.. N.Y. 
Pure Bred Holstein-Friesian Bull Calves 
From Registered and Record stock. ALFALFA 
SOIL from lots that have raised alfalfa for the past 
five years. Prices moderate. Write promptly. 
W. W. CHENEY, Manlius, New York. 
GUERNSEY CATTLE ) 
Chester White Swine \ Stock "n o’w 
on sale. Clover Knoll Stock Farm, Orangeville, Pa. 
Western Horses 1 Mules 
Our sales will begin about July 1 of 
Western Horses and Mules. Most 
of them will be two to four year olds 
and unbranded. If you want 
Money Makers 
send us your address. We will keep 
you posted as to our sales. 
J. F. COOK & COMPANY, Lfxington, Ky. 
SWISS MILCH GOATS. 
My importer is sailing for Europe personally to select 
and.bring over Saanen and Toggenburg Swiss Milch 
Goats. Prices, $35 to $40 yearlings; $25 kids under one 
year. Orders accepted now. ROBT. N. RIDDLE, 
Importer & Breeder, Swiss Milch Goats, Carteret,N.J 
REGISTERED ANGORA GOATS.—Pairs oi 
trios. Write for prices and information. 
MELROSE STOCK FARM, Oincinnatus. V. Y. 
-W'' ----- -- - - .J, 
1 kind. Nelson's Oollie Kennels, Grove City, Pa. 
S COTCH COLLIES, Spayed Females, two to 
eight mos. Circ. SILAS DECKER, Montrose, Pa. 
CCTTCD PilPC for sale. For prices & descriptions. 
OLl I Ln ruro write W. e. TODD, Williston. Md. 
BELGIAN HARES. 
Choice bred and in fine condition; 10 weeks old, $2.00 
per pair JNO. VRY, Lakeland, Minn. 
AYRSHIRE BULLS, COWS AND HEIFERS. 
As I am over stocked, I will sell four Bulls from 
one year old down to six weeks old; all from the best 
Dairy Stock in America with long teats. Also two 
fine Heifer Calves and two Cows. I can furnish pairs 
not related. Address, U. E. HATCH, V. S., Gaines¬ 
ville, Wyoming County, N. Y. 
WHITE SPRINGS FARM 
GUERNSEY HERO 
Headed by PETER THE GREAT OF PAXTANG 
No. 0346 and BLUE BLOOD, No. 0310. 
Such Cows as Imp. Deatiie 7th, 502.9 lbs. of butter 
in one year. Sheet Anchor's Lassie, 476.2 lbs of 
butter in one year, Azalia of Florham, 400 lbs. of 
butter in one year, Lucretia 3d, 508.4 lbs. of butter 
in one year, etc., etc. 
The herd numbers about forty carefully selected 
animals. Registered and tuberculin-tested. Breeding 
stock for sale at all times, including the choicest or 
heifer and bull calves of all ages. The winnings at 
the New York State Fair for 1904 comprised 18 first 
and second prizes and one championship out 
of 1 7 entries. Prices very reasonable. For further 
information and catalogue, address, 
ALFRED G. LEWIS, Geneva, N. Y. 
Please mention Rural New-Yorkkk in writing. 
Note. 20 choice two year old heifers for sale at 
from $150 to $300, also several mature bulls. 
HOLSTEINS. 
High-Class Advanced Registry Stock only. Best 
butter families. Stock for Sale. 
WOODSIDE FARM, 
Princeton, Worcester Co., Massachusetts. 
JOHN B.MARCOU. 
STAR FARM HOLSTEINS. 
A GREAT OFFERING! ! 
I will sell you a choicely bred, registered Holstein- 
Friesian Service Bull, a registered Cow, or a Calf of 
either sex, in short, anything that you want, guaran¬ 
teeing full satisfaction. You need not pay unless you 
are satisfied. 
$5,000 E G v^y r , a hTn e g e sSrd $5,000 
Circulars sent on application. 
Horace L. Rronson, Dept. D, Cortland, N.Y. 
O. I. O. Pigs 
Registered Stock. March and April farrow! Prolific 
Strains, Mated not akin. Prices low. 
E. J. SCHWARTZ. East Pharsalia, N. Y. 
If you are going 
to buy a 
BULL, and will write us 
just what you want, we will 
send full pedigrees and descriptions, together with prices that will convince you that we have high-class 
animals at low prices. The Stevens Brothers-Hastings Company, 
BROOKSIDE HERD. Lacona, Oswego Co„ N. Y, 
