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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
February 4, 
Live Stock and Dairy 
COWS WITH OR WITHOUT FREEDOM. 
I would like to know whether it is better 
to keep milch cows and heifers in the stable 
during the Winter, except for the actual 
time required for them to drink, or to 
give them several hours in a warm yard 
with southerly exposure, and with the op¬ 
portunity to run under a barn that is kept 
free from manure and is clean, and with 
litter for them to lie upon, water being ac¬ 
cessible for them to drink any time, latere 
are no drinking conveniences in the stable 
mangers. The cattle have been used to 
spending some six hours a day in fair 
weather in this yard and under said barn, 
and have seemed to thrive. That they enjoy 
the liberty 1 do not question, but as I ap¬ 
pear to be the only person in the community 
to follow this course with cows and young 
stock, I have often wondered if this way 
was the best. The cattle seem hardy, and 
I chiefly query whether the milk yield 
is as large as it would be if the cattle 
were tied in stanchions, except when turned 
out to drink. The yield of milk is satis¬ 
factory. The water they drink is under 
cover, and is drawn or rather flows from 
a driven Well. It rarely freezes in the 
trough, and at most but lightly. o. n. 
Up in northern Vermont the usual 
Winter weather is very severe, and we 
have to regulate our dairy practice ac¬ 
cordingly. There may be some days 
when cows could be turned loose in a 
protected yard without suffering from 
the cold, but such days are not the 
rule. A cow is something of a creature 
of habit. She gets used to a certain 
routine, and it has been my own experi¬ 
ence that she will register her disap¬ 
proval of any change in this routine by 
a decrease in her milk How. If the 
weather averaged to be such that the 
cows could be turned out a few hours 
each day to exercise and take the air I 
should prefer such a practice, but since 
such are not our conditions we let the 
cows out into the yard morning and 
night for water. If the day is cold we 
let them back into the barn as soon 
as they are through drinking, while if 
the day is warm we allow them to stay 
out a little longer, but not long enough 
to vary the regular procedure, to any 
great extent. We have an abundance 
of light in the stable, however, and the 
King system of ventilation keeps the 
air in good condition. Our cows are 
pretty uniformly health} 1 ', and we are 
able to make our best milk records in 
Winter when this method is followed. 
E. S. BRIGHAM. 
Our cows are watered in the stable 
and kept tied in the stable most of the 
time during the Winter. We have a 
protected yard on the south side of the 
stables where we occasionally turn 
them out for an hour or so on bright 
warm days. We keep an accurate ac¬ 
count of the milk, and I have repeatedly 
noticed that even under these condi¬ 
tions the cows fall off in the milk yield 
when turned out for the exercise. We 
pocket the temporary loss of milk, how¬ 
ever, on the theory that in the long run 
the cows are the better for the exer¬ 
cise and airing. This is only a theory, 
and we have no figures to prove it. 
Anyway 1 like to see them shake their 
tails and heads and act as though they 
enjoyed being alive once in a while. I 
am- satisfied that the practice of turning 
cattle out in the Winter in all kinds of 
weather is a very expensive one espe¬ 
cially for milch cows. Our bulls run 
all Winter in a yard and open shed, 
and keep in perfect condition, and I do 
not know that I can prove that they re¬ 
quire any more feed than they do when 
tied in the stables. 
J. H. PUTNAM. 
Litchfield Co., Conn. 
In regard to exercise for the cows, 
our practice is to let them out for a 
short time every pleasant day while we 
are cleaning out the stables and put¬ 
ting in new bedding. The cows are 
watered in the barn; we have the iron 
buckets, but they are not satisfactory, 
as the pipes are very apt to clog up 
and become foul, so in the new barn 
we shall water them in the cement 
mangers. Our young stock drinks at 
a brook near by. Neither the old nor 
young stock seem to care to stay out 
long, being usually ready to come in 
as soon as the stables are ready. Our 
barnyard is on the south side of the 
buildings, but there is no shelter for 
the stock. I should think that would 
make a lot of' extra work in keeping 
it clean, besides wasting bedding which 
might be used to better advantage in 
the stable. We think the cows need 
the exercise and change of air but can 
see no advantage in leaving them out 
for any great length of time. 
ELMER F. B0DURTHA. 
Massachusetts. 
AILING ANIMALS. 
Catarrh in Dog. 
I have a dog that sneezes and has a very 
disagreeable discharge from his nose. He 
lias had it about three months and grows 
slowly worse. lie has every symptom of 
catarrh. Can you tell me what to do for 
him? i m. 
Hot the dog live out of doors as much 
as possible and see that he is well fed, 
but not fattened. Give him a tablespoon¬ 
ful of emulsion of cod liver oil and 20 
drops of elixir of calisaya, iron and 
strychnine twice daily. As required 
syringe out nostrils with a lukewarm solu¬ 
tion of one teaspoonful of baking soda 
(bicarbonate of soda) in a pint of water. 
Ringworm. 
I have a cow with spots on her body 
where the hair comes off, and the skin 
seems to be covered with a white scale 
which looks like dandruff. The hair pulls 
off; after the hair is out a thin scab 
forms over the spots. It does not seem 
to itch much; at times she licks the spots. 
I am greasing the spots with a mixture 
of sulphur and lard, and they look better; 
it takes off all the scabs, and they seem 
to be doing better, but still others appear. 
What causes it, also what is it called/ Is 
it contagious? J- c. 
The disease is ringworm and due to a 
vegetable parasite. It is contagious, and 
may also spread to the human hands. It 
will be necessary to clean up, disinfect, 
ventilate and sun-light the barn, as well 
as applying a coat of whitewash. The 
ringworm parasite lives on the walls and 
woodwork of a damp, badly-ventilated dark 
stable, and will reinfect animals stabled 
there. Much parasites, and almost all 
germs of disease, burglars, hold-up men 
and wicked people, love the dark and hate 
the light. Make all the dark places of 
the world light. Let a lot of sunshine in— 
into the houses, and stables and pens— 
into the hearts and souls of men—and 
there will be far less sickness, sorrow and 
crime. Scrub and scrape each affected 
part and when dry rub in a little iodine 
ointment. Repeat the application each 
other day until the skin is sound. 
Heifer With Cough. 
I have a beautiful heifer 27 months old, 
with a calf over three weeks old. The 
heifer has a cough. She is in fine condi¬ 
tion, does not seem to be ailing in any 
way. What do you think can be done for 
her? The calf is a line thrifty one. 
Maryland. w - K - 
Cough often Is a symptom of tubercu¬ 
losis, but less likely to be due to that dis¬ 
ease in a young heifer than in an old cow. 
Still no one can tell what is the cause by a 
simple examination. Tuberculosis may be 
the cause and yet no manifestation of the 
disea.se be present. It, therefore, always is 
well to test with tuberculin to make sure 
one way or another. Such a test is re¬ 
liable and absolutely harmless to an unaf¬ 
fected animal. In young cattle lung worm* 
(strongylus micrurus) often cause cough, and 
they tend to throw off the trouble as they 
gain in age and strength, provided they are 
well fed. The worms or their eggs may be 
found in the saliva or discharge from nose 
and mouth. A veterinarian can give suc¬ 
cessful treatment by hypodermic .injection 
into the trachea (windpipe). For cough 
glyco-heroin in ounce doses two or three 
times daily will be found to give relief. 
Unnerving. 
Will you inform fe whether nerving will 
stop a horse from going lame for all 
time? Cause of lameness ringbone. Will 
a horse lose his foot in a short time after 
being nerved? c. H. T. 
Massachusetts. 
Unnerving usually proves a permanent re¬ 
lief for lameness due to ringbone, if it is 
properly done by an expert. Where the 
portion' of nerve removed is too short union 
or a tumor may follow and lameness re¬ 
turn. Sloughing of the hoof is compara¬ 
tively rare as a result of unnerving. It 
may happen if the foot is diseased at time 
of operation, or if a nail prick or other in¬ 
jury occurs after unnerving. It commonly 
follows unnerving in the mule. The opera¬ 
tion should only be performed when a 
fore foot is involved. For ringbone lame¬ 
ness of the hind foot have puncture-firing 
and blistering done by a qualified veterin¬ 
arian. A. S. A. 
SUNSHINE 
AND 
Scott’s Emulsion 
are the two great creators of 
energy. You can get along 
without Scott’s Emulsion if 
you have enough sunshine, 
but for the millions who 
don’t get much sunshine, 
Scott’s Emulsion 
is absolutely necessary. 
You can always get Scott’s 
Emulsion. Get sunshine, 
too, whenever you can. 
Millr iif'apc for New "\orlc C ity market 
lull it riuuutcia desiring information liow to 
form branches of the Dairymen’s League, write to 
the Secretary, Albkut Manning, Otisville, N. Y. 
SHROPSHIRES 
breeding right. 
— 100 yearling ewes; 40 
_yearling rams. Price and 
FRED VAN VLKET. LODI, N.Y. 
COLLIE PUPS 
—From imported stock. Females 
cheap. Nelson Bros., Grove City. Pa. 
D 
CATTUE 
LWflf, HOLSTEINS 
are bred for large production, good size, strong 
constitution, and best individuality. The best 
sires are usod in this herd that it is possildo to se¬ 
cure. A nice lot of young bulls for sale; no females. 
A. A. CORTELYOU, Somerville, N. J. 
HOLSTEIN CATTLE 
THE MOST PROFITABLE DAIRY BREED 
Illustrated Descriptive booklets Free 
HOLSTEIN-FRI ESI AN ASSN OF AMERICA 
F. L. HOUGHTON, SEC 1 Y, BOX 105. BRATTLEBORO.VT. 
L To Avoid Inbreeding, We Will Sell Our 
HERD BULL 
AMERICA DE Tv O L BURKE. 
A great son of the great De Kol Burke.' It will 
pay you to come and see him. Write for pedigree. 
Also, four months Bull Calf for sale 
€1.0VEI5PALE FARM, Charlotte, N. Y. 
C, S. Irunt, Owner J. J. Eden, Manager 
D AIRY CALVES— Several choice high-grade Holstein 
and Guernsey Bull Calves, 3 to 4 weeks old, $15 
each, crated to ship anywhere. Also registered 
bulls of each breed. Edgewold Farm, Whitewater, Wis. 
TTUVI? CAT I? HOLSTEIN BULL CALVES 
-FYAIV k3Yvl-/Il/ sired by Kiog Pontiac But¬ 
ter Boy C.2729, a grandson of 'Heugerveld De Kol, 
and whose dam has 25.08 lbs. in seven days and 
]‘10.07 lbs. In thirty days; Jr., three old, and from 
fine large A. B. O. cows. From $25 up. OSWEGO 
ltlVEK STOCK FARMS, Phoknix, N. Y. 
LV.” Fern’s Jubilee No. 73852 
A. J. 0. C., is one of the best butter bred bulls 
in the world, investigate. Then order one of his 
young sons before it is too late. Nothing over three 
months old on hand at present. Address 
J GRANT MORSE, -:- Laurel Farm, -;- Hamilton, N. Y. 
Breed Up-Not Dowr^r^'S 
buy. Superior dairy dams. No better sires. R. F. 
SHANNON, 907 Liberty Street, Pittsburg, Pa. 
Eureka Stock FanrSfiffiS.,WuK?5 
years old. Chester White, Poland China and 
Berkshire Pigs. Scotch Collie Pups and a variety 
Of poultry. Send two-cent stamp for circular. 
EDWARD WALTER, West Chester, Pa. 
M APLE HURST STOCK FARMS, Guilford, Conn., offer lor 
sale 4 Jersey Bull Calves eligible for registry, 
7 Guernsey Bull Calves eligible to registry. Jer¬ 
seys headed by Hood Farm Pogis, Guernseys headed 
by imnorted Fantine's Zac Taylor. Splendid 
specimens of both breeds. Four magnificent Berk¬ 
shire Boar Pigs eligible to registry. Sired by Hood 
Farm Rex and dam Hood Farm Dinah. Also 20 
8 weeks old Chester White Pigs. One 11 months 
old Chester White Boar. 20 s.ngle and double 
comb R. I. Red Cockerels, Tuttle strain. The 
above stock is guaranteed and the price Is right. 
GUERNSEY BULLS For SALE 
If you wish to purchase a high-class Guernsey 
Bull of goodAdv. It. breeding, write to 
OTTO W. POST, Ensknore, N. Y. 
—Combination and Golden Lad; for 
sale, 2 cows, 7 heifers, 3 bulls. 
S. E. NIVIN, Landenburg, Pa. 
: SWI3NTE 
KALORAMA FARM 
is now offering a limited number of 
BERKSHIRE PIGS 
from eight to twelve weeks old, of 
the highest quality and breeding, 
. . , AT REASONABLE PRICES , . . 
CALVIN J. HUSON, - PENN YAN, N. Y 
I ARGE BERKS HIRES AT HIGHWOOD-m 
each of the last three volumes of American Berkshire Kecord 
we sold ami registered more Berkshire** thau any other breeder 
in the United States. The large proportion went to old custom, 
ers. This speaks for itself. 1LC. & II.It. Harpendlng, Dundee, N.Y- 
SPRINGBANK BERKSHIRES. ^ ze „ 0 ^ 
in Connecticut. Sows bred for April litters all sold. 
Have 4 sows bred to farrow in July; late, to ser¬ 
vice of Watson’s Masterpiece. Will book orders 
for March and April pigs now. Send for new 
Booklet. J. E. WATSON, Proprietor, Marbledale, Conn. 
LARGE BERKSHIRES 
Sows ltred for spring farrow. August and 
September pigs from litters averaging ten. 
. . . Catalogue on application . . . 
WILLOUGHBY FARM, Gettysburg, Pa. 
Reg. P. Chinas, Berkshires, C. Whites. 
Fine, large strains; all ages, mated 
not akin. Bred sows service Boars, 
Jersey and Holstein Calves. Collie 
Pups, Beagles and Poultry. Write for 
prices & circulars. Hamilton & Co., Middletown, Pa 
S OMETHING NICE— Duroc. Jersey Swine, Partrilge 
and Golden Rock Chickens, Bourbon Red 
Turkeys, Embden Geese, Crested White Ducks. 
J. H. LEWIS, R. No. 2, Cadiz. Ohio. 
PHELDON 
O Bred 
FARM registered Durocs. Pigs of both sex. 
Bred Sows. Service Boars. Best of breeding. 
C. K. BARNES, Oxford, N. Y. 
THE BIG, DEEP FELLOWS 
___that grow and mature quickly. 
Pigs and Gilts for sale at all times. 
SH P. NANDO RIVER FARMS. Transfer. Pa. 
DUROCS 
purCUIRCO—THE WHITE, BACON HOG. 
ontoninco Long-bodied. Square-built, good 
grazers, good mothers, gentle, profitable. 
MORNING SIDE FARM, Sylvania, Pa. 
Reduce That Feed Bill 
Increase your milk supply at tlie 
same time by feeding Dried Brewers 
Grains and Malt Sprouts. Send for 
our valuable descriptive booklet on 
Points for Stock Feeders. 
Farmers Feed Co., 
76th St. East River, New York City. 
L? 
THE PERCHERON SOCIETY OF AMERICA 
Has just increased its capital stock to 
$100,000. 10,000 shares of $10 each. 3.000 
shareholders, Nov. 28, 1910. 100 breeders 
have taken membership since Dec. 1st. 
Ninety-five per cent of the Percheron 
breeders of America record with the 
Percheron Society. * * # * * 
Information pertaining Percherons furnished. Address 
WAYNE DINSMORE, Secretary, 
Union Stock Yards, Chicago, III. 
ERCHERON 
STALLIONS and MARES 
Imported and home-bred. The best lot ever 
shown in this country. Quality, price, guarantee right. 
For 30 years an Importer and breeder of prize winners. 
E L W O O D S . AKIN 
170 South Street._Auburn, N. Y. 
KENTUCKY MAMMOTH JACKS, JEN¬ 
NETS and SADDLE HORSES. 
Wo are the Largost Breeders in America of Mam¬ 
moth Jacks. Hampshire and Tamworth hogs. Stock 
of all ages for sale. J. F. COOK 8 CO., Lexington, Ky. 
For Sale or Exchange-^™ 
old .TACK, nose and breast mouse color, 15bi hands 
high: weighs about 950 lbs. Will sell or exchange 
for registered Holstein cattle or registered Shet¬ 
land pony mares, or Percheron stallion. 
S. H. ROBISON, 814 Walnut St., Philadelphia. 
On Percheron and Belgian Stallions and Mares for sale 
OU at farmers’ prices. A. W. GREEN, Route 1, 
Middlefield, O. Railroad station. East Orwell, O.. 
on Penna. R.R., 30 miles north of Youngstown, O. 
To Avoid Inbreeding 
We Will Sell Our Pure-Bred Suffolk Stallion 
Horses and Mules 
it, 
9 9 
He stands 16 hands, seven years old, sound, kind, 
gentle, and will work in auy spot or place. This is 
a tried sire and his col's can be seen in thi6 entire 
section of Virginia. Weight, 1,1100. Price, $1,200, 
delivered at your station in New York, New Jersey, 
Pennsylvania or Maryland. F. W. OKIE, Proprie¬ 
tor Piedmont Farms, Marshall, Ya. 
SWI3XTE 
BERKSHIRE OR. DUROC PIG given for a 
PENNA. BERK 
your tm 
SHIRE 
CO. 
PIG 
Stamp for particulars. 
Fannettsburg, Pa. 
lbs-9IToirfhs 
Jersey Reds fatten easily 8 quickly. 
bmall-honed, loug-hodied, vigorous 
Sc prolific. Meat unsurpassed. Have 
some choice offerings now. Writ© 
for catalog and prices. Arthur J. 
Box K, MoorePtown.N.J- 
PUBLIC SAUK OF 
CHESHIRE SWINE 
THE NEW YORK STATE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE 
AT ITHACA, N. Y., will sell about 
Thirty Young Boars, Sows and Bred Sows 
from its prize-winning herd on 
FRIDAY of FARMERS’ WEEK, Feb. 24th 
At 2 o’clock P. M. 
Also, at the same time and place, 
5 Holstein Cows & Heifers and 5 Bull Calves 
from A. R. O. stock, and 
Three Jersey Bull Caives 
Catalogue ready Feb. 10th. Address 
L2PARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY. ITHACA, N. Y. 
Contains Full information and complete Feeding directions For using 
Blatchford’s Calf Meal—The Perfect Milk Substitute 
Three or four calves can be raised on it at the cost of one where milk is fed. 
Mo mill feed The only calf meal manufactured in an exclusive Calf Meal Factory 
Established at Leicester, England, in I80ff. 
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