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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
January 26 , 
PUREBRED LIVE STOCK ASSOCIA¬ 
TIONS AND THEIR METHODS. 
Methods of Registering Live Stock. 
Among the more important duties of 
an association for promoting purebred 
live stock is 'the registration of animals 
and furnishing a certificate of purity 
of blood. At the very outset of organiza¬ 
tion, arrangements must be provided for 
conducting this phase of the business. 
It may be taken for granted at t’his time, 
that the animals to be registered are of 
recognized purebred stock, from sire and 
dam of accredited standing. It becomes 
necessary for the secretary, under the 
direction of the execut’ive or other com¬ 
mittee, to prepare an official blank form, 
which may be distributed free of cost, 
to persons who desire to register animals 
of the breed on the books of the associa¬ 
tion. Such a form is provided for by 
all purebred stock registration organiza¬ 
tions, and it is commonly known as an 
“entry blank” or “application for entry.” 
These blank forms differ more or less 
according to the source from whence 
they come, but in certain particulars they 
are quite alike. The following facts 
must invariably be given by the appli¬ 
cant. 1. Name of animal. 2. Date of 
birth. 3. Name and number of sire. 4. 
Name and number of dam. 5. Name of 
the breeder. G. Name of fhe owner. 
Right here it may be stated that the 
breeder of an animal is the owner of the 
dam at the time of service. On January 
1, 1906, there were about 65 associations 
in the United States engaged in register¬ 
ing live stock that were officially recog¬ 
nized bv our National Department of 
Agriculture. These organizations send 
out to applicants who wish to register 
stock, blank forms of widely different 
size, shape and style. In addifion to the 
six facts above referred to, which must 
be made clear, come various others of 
more limited application, yet justifying 
mention here. 
In many cases an identification system 
or mark is required. Most breeds of cat¬ 
tle either call for some color description 
or provide an outline drawing of an ani¬ 
mal on the back of the application for 
entry, on which may be sketched the out¬ 
lines of the color marks. If one is to 
register a Holstein-Friesian bull, for ex¬ 
ample, on the back of his application he 
must make fairly accurafe drawings 
showing form and relative size of the 
black markings on each side of the body. 
This is to serve as an identification mark 
to the Society, or others, should future 
need arise. The Guernsey, Jersey and 
Ayrshire cattle associations make similar 
provisions. Breeds of horses and hogs, 
in which more than one color may occur, 
as a rule require applicants fo give color 
markings on entry application. Arti¬ 
ficial markings are also noted on some ap¬ 
plications. This may refer to a private 
ear label, such as many sheep are tagged 
with, or to a notch or notches in the ear, 
as applied to sheep or swine. At one 
time t’he American Hereford Cattle Asso¬ 
ciation tried to establish a system of 
marking in the ear with indelible fluid, 
but this plan was discarded as unsuccess¬ 
ful, the brand or marks often fading 
badly. Where a pig is to be registered, 
most associations require that: the entry 
blank give the number of pigs in the lit¬ 
ter farrowed, of which the animal to be 
entered is one, specifying the number of 
each sex. In some cases it is necessary 
to note how many of the litter were raised. 
In the case of horse registry associations 
it is customary to specify on the entry 
application the pedigree of sire and dam 
for several generations—perhaps four or 
five—and give the name and number of 
each animal and possibly other informa¬ 
tion. ; 
The more careful associations register¬ 
ing stock require the entry applications 
to be signed with great care. First, the 
owner who desires to register the animal 
must sign the application; if another man 
owned the dam at the time of service, 
he also may and should be required to 
sign the entry, while it may and should 
also be necessary for the owner of the 
sire to sign, if he be a third party. Some 
horse associations also require an affida¬ 
vit certifying to the trufh of the applica¬ 
tion. 
In all well registered associations, no 
erasures or changes of any sort on an ap¬ 
plication for entry are at all permissible. 
If one were to send the Secretary of the 
American Jersey Catt’le Club a filled-out 
application for entry, showing changes of 
any sort or misspelled names of animals 
or errors in dates or signatures, it would 
be promptly returned to the sender with 
request for a correct one. It can be read¬ 
ily understood that this is a protection 
to the secretary’s office, for this official 
might be charged with some of the 
changes himself. In this connection—in 
all properly managed associations, the 
secretary carefully checks up the state¬ 
ment’s set forth on the application, to see 
if the names, numbers, etc., are correct. 
The expense of registration varies con¬ 
siderably. In general it costs twice as 
much for non-members or non-stockhold¬ 
ers to register as for members or stock¬ 
holders. It can easily be seen that under 
the circumstances a member will make 
a material saving if actively engaged in 
breeding. In sheep associations it usual¬ 
ly costs members 50 cents per head to 
register, while with swine the price is 
much the same, but may be a dollar per 
head. The registration of cattle for 
members usually ranges from one to two 
dollars, while the cosf for horses is more 
frequently five to ten dollars than any¬ 
thing else. The expense of registration, 
however, depends upon the age of the ani¬ 
mal for entry. The younger the animal 
the less the cost After a year of age the 
cost is generally increased materially. 
It may cost 50 cents to register a lamb 
and one dollar for a yearling, and, as in 
the case of the Cheviot Association, a 
doubling in cost each year. Ten years or 
so ago the American Hereford Cattle As¬ 
sociation passed a rule debarring perma¬ 
nently from registration all animals nof 
registered at 
the 
expiration of 
12 
months of 
age. 
This increase 
of 
expense or 
prohibitory measure 
is 
adopted to promote registering while 
the evidence is clear and in hand. With 
time men became careless and forget and 
frequently lost important records. In 
spite of this, dead animals may be regis¬ 
tered in some associations, if they trace 
clearly to registered stock and the evi¬ 
dence is all acceptable. 
Special provisions are made for regis¬ 
tering imported animals, certificates be¬ 
ing required covering various points • of 
breeding, health, etc., two governments 
and American and foreign breeding asso¬ 
ciations enforcing very exacting laws and 
rules. It usually costs more fo register 
imported than home-bred stock, while the 
contrary should be the case. The Ameri- 
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How to Halid, Plant, Kill and Food 
CEDAR I “W-Wl ” 0 
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KALAMAZOO * 
JERSEY REDS GET HEAVY FAST 
It’s “Pounds that count.” Buy Jersey Red 
Pigs—the rapid growers. Strong, vigorous, 
small-boned, long-bodied. Nine months 
pigs often dress 350 lbs. Buy a pair now. 
Get quick profits. Circular Free. 
A. J. COLLINS, Box R , Moorestown, N. J, 
IMMUNITY FROM TUBERCULOSIS 
with Prof, von Behring’s BOVOVACCINE 
70,000 inoculations performed. Records prove complete success, and 
Bovine Tuberculosis, the "great white plague” finally conquered! 
BOVOVACCINE 
is easy of application and within the means of every breeder, 
dairyman, etc. Write for details. Don’t postpone. 
C. BISCHOFF # CO., 451 and 453 Washington St., N. Y. 
MILK TUBES' 
Indorsed by leading veterinary 
surgeons. Coin Silver 50c. Set of four 
12. TeatOpener76c. Dilating Plug 25c. 
Milk Fever outfit $3. Teat 81itter 
11.60. Postpaid on receipt of price. 
Full directions. 
GEO. P. PILLING & SON. 2233 Arch St., Phila.,Pa. 
F OR SALE— Pure bred Holstein Friesian Heifer 
and Bull Calves. The best goods for the least 
mone^ Write prornpt); 
w. cii 
omptly. 
ENEY, 
Manlius, New York. 
PRIMROSE STOCK FARMtJAEL'SKSSK; 
imported stock. A. A. BRADLEY, Frewsburg, N. Y. 
GUERNSEYS OF ALL AGES FOR SALE 
Two Bulls old enough for service; one imported. 
Farmer’s prices. 
A. S. BELL, West Liberty, W. Va. 
Reg. P. Cbinas,-Reinsures and C. Whiles. 
8 wks. and older, mated not akin. Ser¬ 
vice Boars, have stock returned, re¬ 
fund money if not satisfactory. Reg. 
Holsteins. Heifers, Bulls and Cowa 
in Calf. Hamilton&Co., Ercildoun, Chester Co., Pa. 
BERKSHIRES. 
American and English Breeding; the best at reason¬ 
able prices. Matings not akin. 
Descriptive circulars on application. 
WILLOUGHBY FARM, Gettysburg;, Pa. 
KAL0RAMAFARM BERKSHIRES 
were shipped into almost every state last year, and 
their superior qualities are recognized wherever 
they are known. 
We are now offering some choice young sows bred 
for spring farrow nnd guaranteed safe with pig, at 
attractive prices. Who wants them? 
CALVIN J. RUSON, Penn Van, New York. 
SPRINGBANK HERD 
LARGE BERKSHIRES 
A fine bunch of Sows coming a year 
old by Grand Premier, No. 80005, bred to Baron Duke 
85th, No. 91215. A son of Premier Longfellow, No. 
68600, Grand Champion at St. Louis in 1004. Booklet 
on application. J. E. WATSON, Marbledale, Conn. 
PaIIaH Durham Cattle. Both sexes for sale! 
rtJlietl uurnam Buff Plymouth Rock Eggs 15 
$1.00. A. E. LEEDOM, Freeland, Mus. Co., Ohio. 
O. I. C. PIGS. 
May. June, August and September farrow. Silvei 
Stock. Five strains not akin. Young Boars and 
Brood Sows. All registered stock. Prices reasonable. 
E. J. SCHWARTZ, East Pbarsalia, New York 
ALL ABOUT HOLSTEINS 
Send for free illustrated pamphlet describing 
this great breed of cattle. 
F. LTHOUGHTON, See’y.-Brattleboro. Vt. 
FL0RHAM GUERNSEYS. 
The Show Ring successes and very strong repre¬ 
sentation in Advanced Register Annals prove that 
’ --- ’ UTILITY ' * ' 
we have BEAUTY and UTILITY combined in 
a high degree. 
Cows and Heifers for Sale, 
both home-bred and imported, and of all degrees 
of excellence. 
Inspection invited. Tuberculin-tested. 
J. L, HOPE, Sup’t., Madison, New Jersey, 
BULL CALVES and YOUNG BULLS 
ready for service, that are of good size and individ¬ 
uality. All are from officially tested dams, and are 
sired by Homestead Girl He Kol’s Sarcastic 
Lad. We have over 40 daughters of this Bull that 
will be kept in the Herd and officially tested. 
Write for description and prices. 
WOODCREST FARM, 
Rifton, Ulster County, New York. 
THE BLOOMINGDALE HERD OF 
, HOLSTKIN-FBIE8IAN8. 
are bred for large production. Good size, Strong 
Constitution, Best Individuality. 
If these are the kind you want write or come to see 
them. 125 to select from. Animals of both sexes 
and all ages to offer at prices that will please you. 
A special offer on some nicely bred Bull Calves. 
A. A. CORTELYOU. Somerville, N. J. 
JERSEYS 
Bred from the host families. Special prices on 
young bulls from officially tested dams. 
A. S. HELL, West Liberty, W. Va. 
STAR FARM HOLSTEINS 
$ 15,000 
This Is the Report of my 
Great DEC. Special Sale 
$ 15,000 
To accommodate the many who were unable to buy 
in. December, I will continue cut prices on Registered 
Holstein Cows, Heifers, Calves and Service Bulls 
for the next 30 days. 
onn head to select from qnn 
OUU During This Special SaleOUU 
HORACE L. BRONSON, Dept. D, Cortland, New York. 
HOLSTEINS 
A FEW CHOICE 
Bull Calves for Sale 
BY AS GOOD SIKES AS THERE ARE LIVING. 
Dams With Large Official Records 
Write Just what you want. 
HENRY STEVENS & SON, Lacona, N. Y. 
JERSEY CATTLE, 
BERKSHIRE HOGS, 
R. F. SHANNON. 907 Liberty St., Pittsburg Pa 
|CDCCVC - Combination and Golden Lad; for 
lldlOla I O sale, 2 cows, 4 heifers, 22 bulls. 
S. E. NIVIN, Landenberg, Pa. 
R kgist’d Jersey Cattle, Lin¬ 
coln. Shropshire, Hamp¬ 
shire and South Down Sheep; 
Chester White, Poland China 
, and Berkshire Pigs; Scotch 
I Collie Dogs and a variety of 
, Poultry. Come see my 
fstock and make your own 
. . selections. Send 2c. stamp 
Fancy of Knraka 130K91 for Ncw catalogue. 
EDWARD WALTER, West Chester, Penna. 
OF 
AVON. 
AYRSHIRE CATTLE 
1 have a very fine bunch of calves, male and female, 
sired from imported dam and sire, others from 
American bred dams and imported sires. Bulls one 
to two years old, American and imported bred, and 
females of all ages. 
W. P. SCHANCK, Avon, New York. 
Death the Stomach 
Worms Guaranteed 
Wc will send you 100 lbs. of I)R. 
HOLLAND'S MKBICATF.D STOCK 
SALT on CO days' trial, frelkbt pre¬ 
paid. If you derive no benellt, It 
costs you nothin*; 11 you do, It 
costs you $£.oo. Give us your or¬ 
der at once. 
The HOLLAND STOCK REMEDY 
COMPANY, Wellington, Ohio. 
JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, Milford, Del. 
p"OR SALE— Duroc. Jerseys, Bred Sows and Fall 
Pigs, Choice Bronze Turkeys. Partridge Wyan- 
uoites, Partridge P. Rocks, Barred 1’. Rocks, Rouen 
Ducks, Scotch Collie Dogs bred from imported stock. 
J. H. LEWIS & SON, Cameron, W. Va. 
miRfin? Pure bred, choice pigs, 'A\i months old, 
UUI1UU4 $6 to $8; pedigrees furnished; satisfac¬ 
tion guaranteed. J. W. Campbell, Fairpolnt, Ohio. 
JOE E 
KENTUCKY 
JACK FARM 
We have for sale 
JACKS, JENNETS 
and MULES. 
Our barns are full of big 
black Jacks, the kind that 
will please you. Write, or 
come to see us, a large lot 
to select from. 
WRIGHT, Junction City, Kentucky. 
JACKS, JACKS 
Jacks 87—Newton, Kas. 
Jacks 70 I 35 Jennets 35 
Saddle Stallions 30 
Trotting; Stallions lo 
Pacing; Stallions lo 
LEXINGTON, KY. 
We are In the greateat breeding district 
In the world for Mammoth Jackx, Saddle 
and Harneae Horses, and wo have the 
grandest lot to show you of any firm In the country. It Is to your 
Interest to Inspect OUr Stock before buying. Write for catalogue 
or come to see us. J. F. COOK A CO., Lexington, Kentucky. 
BRANCH BAitN, NEWTON, KANSAS. 
All of the Very Highest Quality. 
If you desire the best to be had at a reasonable price, write us 
at once, stating just what you want. We guarantee perfect 
llklinwiliuii WWW mi. satisfaction to every customer who trusts us with an order 
S. G. WHITE LEBHORHS e. h. knapp & son, - fabius, m. y. 
HOLSTEIN CATTLE 
EHG. BERKSHIRE SWINE 
The La Fayette Stock Farm, 
LAFAYETTE, INDIANA. 
Largest Importers and breeders of German Coach, Percheroa 
and Belgian Stallions in America in 1906. llavo Imported double 
the number of any other Importer and handle nothing but the 
best young, sound stallions and can suit any buyer in horse and 
price. Always have from 100 to 300 on hand. Give long time to 
responsible buyers and horses guaranteed to be satisfactory or 
returned. Write us for full particulars. 
J. CROUCH & SON, LAFAYETTE, INDIANA. 
