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THE P4URA.1> NEW-YORKER 
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BEEF-MAKING IN NEW ENGLAND. 
There is a tendency in some parts of 
New England to revert to beef mak¬ 
ing. I understand that the treasurer 
of the Union Stock Yard owns quite 
an estate in the Berkshire Hills, and 
ships steers east every Spring and al¬ 
lows them to fatten in Massachusetts 
pastures. There are a few farmers in 
Vermont who keep a dual breed, princi¬ 
pally Short-horns, and raise and fatten 
steers. Forty years ago there were 
great herds of beef steers fed on Ver¬ 
mont farms each Winter. My father 
has often boasted of marketing 28 head 
one year for $2,800, with the proceeds 
of which he built a large dairy barn. 
He continued this practice of feeding 
beef until he could hardly get pay for 
the roughage, not to mention the grain, 
but for the past two years I have fed 
off a few steers at a fair profit, and am 
inclined to think that, with the cutting 
up of the western ranges into small 
farms, the beef industry must gradually 
work back east, as the tide of emigra¬ 
tion is working back east. I also think 
that in 10 years there will be double, 
and perhaps treble, the number of sheep 
that we now have in this State. 
O. L. MARTIN. 
Vermont Commissioner of Agriculture. 
SELECTING AND REARING A DAIRY 
BULL. 
No matter how much judgment has 
been exercised in the choice of a young 
bull, his value will always remain an 
uncertainty until he has produced a few 
daughters that, in turn, have proved 
their right to be ranked as useful an¬ 
imals. Hence it is generally best, if 
possible, to buy a mature animal with a 
record behind him rather than take 
chances in raising a calf that may prove 
to be fit only for the butcher. But as 
such animals are necessarily high-priced 
and often hard to find it becomes nec¬ 
essary for many dairymen to raise their 
own stock. To do this with satisfactory 
results, certain principles must be fol¬ 
lowed in choosing both the parents and 
the offspring. If the calf is chosen 
from parents of known function and 
prepotency, the element of chance, al¬ 
though always present, will of course 
be very much lessened. The dam should 
be an animal of strong vitality and pos¬ 
sessed of a good udder. Also she should 
preferably be middle-aged, that is to say, 
between six and nine years old. The 
calf itself must be a representative 
type of his breed, showing plenty of 
character and masculinity. In confor¬ 
mation, he should have a large barrel 
and light hind quarters, but with strong, 
long and straight hind legs. 
It is very essential that "the calf be 
properly treated and fed, especially in 
the early stages of his growth. The 
first four months after birth he should 
be given fresh whole milk but not over 
six quarts per day. Equal parts of oats 
and bran and some Alfalfa or clover 
hay should be placed where the animal 
can get at it conveniently. He will 
soon learn to eat it, and it should be 
left before him constantly. If the young 
animal is very fractious, a ring should 
be put in his nose at nine or 10 months 
of age, but usually one year is soon 
enough. At two years of age he should 
be dishorned and another ring put in 
his nose. When leading the animal the 
proper way to use the rings is to fas¬ 
ten the staff to one and a rope to the 
other. When the bull does not get 
much exercise on hard ground, it will 
occasionally be necessary to trim his 
toes. To keep the animal in control 
during this' operation a wet blanket 
should be placed over his head. The 
cutting may be done with a long-han¬ 
dled hatchet or dishorning pincers. The 
age at which a bull may be allowed to 
breed will depend upon the vigor and 
vitality of the particular individual. 
Sometimes one year is not too soon, but 
usually an animal should not be under 
one and one-half years old. 
_ A bull cannot be kept in best condi¬ 
tion without plenty of exercise. Where 
an exercise lot of sufficient extent is not 
to be had, various mechanical devices 
may be resorted to. One of the best 
is an overhead trolley upon which slides 
a loose metal ring. Through this ring 
a rope is passed, one end being fas¬ 
tened to the ring in the bull’s nose' and 
the other to a small weight. This 
weight will tend to draw the animal 
close to the wire and will hold up his 
head and keep him in action. Another 
device consists of a revolving vertical 
post from which two long arms project 
horizontally at an angle of about 45 de¬ 
grees with each other, and five or six 
feet above the ground. To the end of 
one arm is attached a bundle of hay 
and to the other the bull is fastened. 
In his efforts to obtain hay the animal 
keeps moving in a circle, the post acting 
as a pivot. Sometimes a bull can be 
trained to work in a treadmill and val¬ 
uable use thus made of his surplus en¬ 
ergy. An animal confined in a box 
stall will often obtain considerable ex¬ 
ercise if given an opportunity to play 
with a small beer keg. 
A mature bull that is in constant use 
should receive a liberal ration of 
ground oats, bran, dried beet pulp and 
Alfalfa. Care should be observed not 
to feed too much roughage. With this 
feed and plenty of daily exercise an 
animal can be kept in the very highest 
condition. f. c. page. 
Pennsylvania. 
Yonr team will put more heart Into their work and 
give more service if their collars are properly padded. 
VENT1PLEX is the kind to use, because it is made of 
ventilated fabric which allows the sweat to evaporate and 
keeps the shoulders cool and comfortable. 
You can use all your horse9 all the time, because 
VENTIPLEX prevents sore shoulders and 
galls. They are worth more than 
other pads, but cost no more. 
Your dealer should have them, but. if not, 
send us his name and we will send sam¬ 
ple promptly. Patented Sept. 20, 1910. 
Writ© for our interesting folder. 
Wo also make the famous * ‘Stay-On*• 
Blanket. 
BURLINGTON BLANKET CO. 
S3 Burlington, Wla. 
W'" 
YOUNG MEN WANTED to learn 
VETERINARY profession. Catalogue 
free. Grand Rapids Veterinary 
College, Dep.15, Grand Rapids, Mich. 
Ilorsos and Mules 
TO BE HELD AT THE 
Sharon Valley Stock Farm NI cnno K ’ 
Tuesday, April 16, 1912 
Imported Belgian and Percheron 
STALLIONS AND MARES 
and 40 Head of Good Farm Mules 
Alio Fine Grade MARES and GELDINGS 
Suitable for Farm Work. 
All interested write for particulars and Catalogue. 
COL. G. W. CRAWFORD 
Prop. SHARON VALLEY STOCK FARM.NEWARK, OHIO 
P ercheron and Beloian Stallions and Mares for sale 
at farmers’ prices. A. W. GREEN, Route 1. 
Middlefield, O. Railroad station. East Orwell, O., 
on L'enna. R.R., 30 miles north of Youngstown, O. 
Jacks & Saddle Stallions 
One hundred registered Kentucky Mammoth Jacks and 
Saddle Stallions. A big lot of Jennets, Saddle Mares and 
Geldings. A few good walking horses, pacing and trot¬ 
ting stallions. Also Big Black Pigs, Tamwoith and 
Hampshire Swino. Cook pays the freight on all Jacks. 
J. F. COOK & CO.Lexington, Ky. 
Jacks and Percherons 
Twenty 3 and 4 
year old Jacks; 
15 colts. Some nice Percheron Stallions, Mares, 
Colts and Tamworth Swine. All stock registered 
or subject to registry. Write for circular or 
visit The Clovkrdai.e Farms. 
H. T. llliOWN <Sfc CO.Lexington, Ky. 
SWINE 
HOGS and POULTRY-STi 1 ;?,?;,^ 
ner Duck Eggs, White and Brown Leghorn Eggs 
of l>est strains. Bred Berkshire Sows and Pigs. 
CHERRY HILL FRUIT FARM, Toboso, Licking County, Ohio. 
0. I. C. ’s of Superior Quality Nine High-Class Fall Boars 
—- • ~- -Booking orders for 
Spring Pigs. FkkdNickki,, Monroe, Mich., R. No. 1. 
E ureka stock farm- 
Registered Jersey 
Bulls and Heifers. 
2 mos. to 2 years old. 
Chester White, Po¬ 
land China and Berk¬ 
shire Pigs, all ages. 
Collie Pups and a_ 
variety of POULTRY. White fob Cikculab. 
EDWARD WALTER, West Chester, Pa. 
SWINE 
F 
OR SALE-REG. P. CHINA PIGS, DORSET 
SHEEP. E. W. JONES, Woodlawn, Va. 
Reg. P. Chinas, Berkshires, C. Whites. 
Fine, largo 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.. Ercildoun, Pa. 
OHELDON FARM registered Durocs. Pigs of both sex 
O Bred Sows. Service Boars. Best of breeding 
C. E. BARNES. Oxford, N. Y. 
DUROCS .HAYES HOMESTEAD HERD 
BERKSHIRES.. HARDY HEALTHY llOGS 
C. H. HAYES & CO., 207 Moffatt Av., Binghamton, N.Y. 
Berkshire and Mulefoot Pigs 
FOR SALE, and JERSEY RED PIGS. 
Price to suit a farmer. 
NORMAN DAVIS.Selbyville, Delaware 
DCDlfC||||)CC Choice breeding stock for sale. 
*'^***'^ 4 ****LO Write me your wnnts. Will give 
you a square deal. M. H. Taylor, West Alexander, Pa. 
WHITE HORSE FARM 
BERKSHIRES 
We specialize on shipping Trios of Pigs, one 
Boar and two Sows, unrelated, Registered and 
Transferred. Mated from blood lines that will 
produce results. Write for Catalogue. 
W. W. BLAKE ARKCOLL, Mgr., Paoli, Pa. 
LARGE BERKSHIRES at HIGHWOOD 
No Animal Good Enough Unless Large Enough 
When the U. S. Government required boars of 
immense size and feeding quality with which to 
improve the native stock of Panama, it purchased 
them from our herd. The selection for the Gov¬ 
ernment was made by a representative of one of 
the largest Chicago packing houses. Isn’t this the 
type of Berkshire you need ? Mature animals 
weigh 600 to 850 lbs. Service Boars and young 
stock for sale. Bred sows all sold. 
H. C. & H. B. HARPENDING. Dundee, N. Y. 
SPRINGBANK BERKSHIRES.- Rj, H "S 
in Connecticut. 9ow3 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, Pioorietor, Marbledale, Conn. 
Fashionably Bred BERKSHIRES 
Winter offering of Sows, some bred. Also a few 
Boar Pigs. Prices reasonable, quality considered. 
Satisfaction guaranteed. Dr. J. R. Allen, Orwell, N, Y, 
WUnWy Wrnk farm 
RmirCIIIDrC Both sexes ; Master- 
*- ■■ « ■ * — ■ * —- piece and Longfellow 
breedings. Prices reasonable. Registration free. 
A. F. JONES, P. 0. Box 117, BRIDGEHAMPTON, N. Y. 
BERKSHIRE and O. I. C. SWINE-All regis- 
tered. Young stock always for sale at 
reasonable prJtes. See our Poultry ad. 
MAPLE GLEN POULTRY FARM.MILLERTON. N. f. 
JERSEY RED DIGS 
Have many superior qualities: Small frames, but only a 
flesh fast; long-bodied, good natured, easy keepers. Sows 
have large litters and do not kill pigs at farrowing. Pigs 
grow fast—produce 350 lbs. pork at 9 months. Nothing 
slow about this breed—quick money-makers. Have some 
extra fine offerings now at special prices. My reputation 
as a successful breeder hack of every sale. Write me today. 
ARTHUR J. COLLINS, Box R, Moorestown, New Jersey 
CHESHIRES 
The New York Farmer’s Hog 
Hardy, active, prolific, medium bacon type. Some 
very fine young sows ready to breed. 
Orders booked for pigs for spring delivery. 
Address DEPT. OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, 
Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y. 
A FEW MORE 
REGISTERED CHESTER WHITE 
and LARliE YORKSHIRE BOARS 
READY FOR SERVICE 
Weight about 250 lbs. each. Everyone a perfect 
individual. 
Price of Chester Whites.525.00 each 
Price of Large Yorkshires_ 30.00 each 
Order at once as these boars are selling very rapidly 
HEART’S DELIGHT FARM 
C. E. HAMILTON, Mgr. CHAZY. NEW YORK 
When you write advertisers mention Thb 
R. N.-Y. and you’ll get a quick reply and a 
‘.‘square deal.” See guarantee editorial page. 
~ SHETLAND PONIES 
An unceasing source of pleasure and robust health 
to children. Safe and Ideal playmates. Inexpensive 
to keep. Highest type. Complete outfits. Satisfac¬ 
tion guaranteed. Illustrated Catalogue. BELLE 
MEADE FARM, Box 20, Makkiiam, VA. 
ANTED—THREE VIRGINIA DEER DOB 8. 
Bouden Stock Farm.Tonti, ill. 
W 
FFRRFTX ^ ore I a:n again, dealing In ruff on 
4 ra ts. The Ferret. Enclose stamp 
for prices. CALVIN JEWELL, Spencer, Ohio. 
L 
CATTLE 
Handsome Registered Holstein Yearling Bull 
FOR SALE cheap. Born May 2, 1911. Also sev¬ 
eral BULL CALVES, from two to three months 
old, selected from best dams in herd. 
P. B. McLENNAN, Court House, Syracuse.N.Y. 
FOR QAI F IF fl—Registered Holstein Bull, 
run ohll~~$IUU korndyke kontn- 
GEN PRINCE, born Nov. 17. TO; sire Sir Korndyke 
Manor DE KOL, Jr.; dam Elsie T. M. Koningen— 
or will exchange for same registered breed with 
more white. S. W. McCLAVE.No. 1 Madison Av.. N.Y. City. 
WOODCREST FARM 
has recently purchased 
the Klockdale Herd of 
Holstein-Friesians 
At CAN/ISTOT/ 1, IV. V. 
getting some Choice Young Bulls ready 
for service; also a few Young Male 
Calves. As we are very short of stable 
room, can make especially low prices on 
these youngsters for quick sale. 
This Herd has been under Government 
supervision and regularly tuberculin 
tested for nearly two years. 
Address all inquiries to 
WOOOCREST FARM, Rif ion, N.Y. 
TO Mp K>NS CO. BREEDERS’ ASSOCIA- 
* TION, Box B, Trumansburg, N. Y.—Breeders 
of Holstein, Jersey & Guernsey cattle and the lead¬ 
ing breeds of sheep and swine. Write for sale list. 
HOLSTEIH BULL CALVES Sr,£T Wi 
ter Boy. 62729, for sale cheap. OSWEGO RIVER 
STOCK FARMS, Phoenix, New York. 
. ■ — — — , —————. 
O NTARIO LUNDE DeKOL—Large yearling registered 
Holstein Bull, by America DeKol Burke; dam, 
Lunde Cornucopia DeKol—official record at four 
years just completed—15,223 milk and 610 but¬ 
ter in 365 days. Price $200. and rare bargain. 
CLOVERDALE FARM CH A It LOTTE, N.Y. 
F(|ii CaIq REGISTERED HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN BULL*. 
Iwl vCilO ready for service; also calves from A.R.O. cows. 
The dates Homestead Farm, Chlttenan;o, H.T. 
Price $50 up. 
0"7C WILL buy a Holstein Bull Calf, 6 mos. old; 
V I J good individual, well grown, two-thirds 
white; sire carries 75 per cent of the blood of the 
two 37-lb. world champion cows. A BARGAIN. 
IRA S. JARVIS. Hartwick Seminary, N. Y. 
REGISTERED HOLSTEINS 
Fine Bull and Heifer Calves. $100 takes a 
pair. From heavy milking cows by OAK- 
HURST PAUL DeKOL AAGGIE. Registered 
Yearling BULLS shipped on approval. 
D. F. McLENNAN.Syracuse, N. Y. 
m-n HOLSTEINS 
dale Herd of 
are bred for large production, good size, strong 
constitution, and best individuality. The best 
sires are used in this herd that it is possible to se¬ 
cure. A nice lot of yonng bnlls for sale; no females. 
A. A. CORTELYOU, Somerville N. J. 
R egistered Ayrshire bull. Price low 
for quality. L. M. HALLENBKCK, Legal¬ 
ized Expert Judge, Greeudale, N. Y. 
REGISTERED AYRSHIRES FOR SALE. 
You will find them good producers and first- 
class daily stock. Herd numbering eighty head. 
F. H. COOKINGHAM. Cherry Creek, N.Y. 
Breed Up—Not DowirJoTo, 
Bull Calves 
can afford to 
buy. Superior dairy dams. No better sires. R. W. 
SHANNON, 907 Liberty Street, Pittsburg, Pa. 
Jerseys & Berkshires ? u n KL’i™*52 
From 16 months down to a fow days old—1100.00 to 
$25.00. Berkshires, six months old, and yonng 
Pigs, $20.00 to $8.00 each. Everything registered. 
J. GRANT MORSE, Laurel Farm, HAMILTON. N V. 
Millr Prndnrprc for New York City market 
lUlin riUUUltGlo desiring information how to 
form branches of the Dairymen’s League, writs to 
the Secretary, Albert Manning Otisville. N Y. 
C. F. HUNT’S 12th ANNUAL SALE 
State Fair Grounds, Syracuse, N. Y., April 23 and 24, 1912 
OAA Registered HOLSTEIN OAA 
£UU FRIESIAN CATTLE 4.UU 
RFMFMRFR AFP ar0 tuberculin tested and tests approved by our State Veterinary, 
nijiuijiuiujn ALL are sold under a strict guarantee to be as are represented or nosale. 
Catalogues ready Address C. F. HUNT, Oran, N. Y. 
HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN ASS’N, 
Purebred Registered 
HOLSTEIN CATTLE 
The Reveille, Bellingham, Wash., reports that the 
Pacific Condensary Co. sells high-grade Holsteins to 
the ranchers at cost, taking payment in milk. 
The company needs more milk, and by introducing 
Holsteins expects to make dairying a profitable industry, 
thus increasing the acreage in dairy farms as well as the 
milk output per average cow. 
Just another instance of the standing of Holsteins among 
business men. 
Send for Free Illustrated Descriptive Booklets. 
They contain valuable information for any Dairy¬ 
man. 
F. L. HOUGHTON, Sec’y, Box 105, Brattleboro, Vt. 
