1912. 
THE RURAb NEW-YORKER 
879 
THE FARM DAIRY IN OHIO. 
The picture, Fig. 377, shows part of 
the cows in the dairy herd on a general- 
purpose farm. General purpose farming 
is carried on, but the dairy consists of 
well-bred special-purpose cows of a 
pronounced dairy type. The cows have 
Jersey blood predominating, and are 
bred to registered bulls; while in some 
of the small herds all the cows are 
either registered or eligible. The milk 
is separated twice a day in hand sepa¬ 
rators, the skim-milk fed to calves or 
pigs and the cream shipped to Cincin¬ 
nati. The cream is cooled when it comes 
from the separator, and is shipped twice 
a week in Winter and every other day 
in Summer. Such a plan is a late de¬ 
velopment here, and is made possible 
and profitable because of the hand sepa¬ 
rator and the great demand for ice 
cream. Seven years ago a creamery was 
built here, but it failed because it de¬ 
pended on whole milk being hauled in 
and the skim-milk being hauled back to 
the farmer, which was not practical. The 
introduction of the hand separator on 
the farm has effected a change and 
there are very few farms that are not 
so equipped now. Under this plan the 
skim-milk can be fed while fresh and 
sweet,, and each farmer gets his own 
milk and does not have to wait. As 
noted before, these small farm herds 
consist of cows of a well-marked dairy 
type, Jerseys usually, but the writer 
wishes that milking Short-horns and 
Red Polls were here instead. These 
cattle are heavy milkers, well suited to 
for a few days fed little corn, then began 
again and finished fattening them with no 
more trouble until this Spring. I again 
had 14 Fall pigs in a pen with a run to it. 
I was feeding ground wheat and oats with 
some beet soaked pulp, giving a little whole 
corn. One morning three of them stood 
each in a corner holding the nose high, 
and acted as though they wanted to climb 
out. They too were twitching all over but 
especially the head; every little while would 
fall over in a fit. I gave castor oil; that 
increased their distress which lasted from 
three days to 10 days, and they suffered 
all the time, twitching, and one fit after 
another. Six out of the two lots died and 
two slightly afflicted got well. July 10 I had 
the remaining eleven of these shotes turned 
in an apple orchard: they ate the fallen 
green apples, and while the pasture is dry 
ate some of it. I fed them swill, water and 
corn at night. One of these pigs died from 
the same trouble. What is it? H. .w. 
New Jersey. 
Such losses are not uncommon, the hogs 
having attacks of apoplexy and fits, induced 
by indigestion. When there is an acute 
attack of apoplexy the pig is found dead, 
or lives but a short time. When the at¬ 
tack is less acute one fit may follow an¬ 
other, or after one fit or attack the hog 
staggers about and twitches as described, 
and seldom makes a complete recovery. In¬ 
testinal worms are often present in such 
cases, and always it is well to give treat¬ 
ment to destroy such worms. Mix in the 
slop once daily for five days dried sulphate 
of iron at the rate of one dram for each 
one hundred pounds of hog and repeat in 
10 days. Give the hogs free range on grass 
and stop all rich feed, but allow light slop 
of sweet skim-milk and middlings, adding 
limewater at rate of one ounce per quart, 
at times when iron sulphate is not being 
given. a. s. a. 
Heifer With Cancer. 
A heifer has an open cancerous tumor 
on left side just back of the last rib; an¬ 
other large lump, the size of my fist, lower 
down on the side, and a running sore on 
SALTING THE GENERAL PURPOSE DAIRY HERD. Fig. 377. 
farm conditions, and produce calves that 
will make something besides veal. In 
the last few years there has been gradu¬ 
al but notable shifting from other forms 
of live stock farming to that of dairy¬ 
ing, which must mean that dairying is 
more profitable, and therefore the dairy 
cow, the cream separator and the silo 
are much more in evidence. w. e. d. 
Hillsboro, Ohio. 
AILING ANIMALS. 
Hog Cholera. 
I have eight pigs about three months old, 
will weigh about 60 to 70 pounds. Two 
weeks ago I noticed one was lame. In a 
day’s time it could not walk. Three others 
were affected the same way. two died. The 
joints of the legs were swollen, and after 
death the skin turned pink. I thought they 
had rheumatism, but two have died since 
very suddenly that appeared well and 
healthy. They have been fed plenty of 
milk, with a range of a four-acre orchard. 
Can you tell me what ails the pigs? 
New York. a. J. H. 
Hog cholera seems to be killing the pigs, 
but a post mortem examination by an ex¬ 
pert will be needed to determine the mat¬ 
ter. If cholera is found present the bal¬ 
ance of the herd should be vaccinated with 
serum. Meanwhile give a change of pas- 
tun- and sleeping quarters and feed light 
milk and middlings slop, adding an ounce 
of limewater to the quart. A. s. a. 
Horses With Indigestion. 
I have a very good and valuable team 
of horses, but they are getting very poor, 
as I have worked them very hard this 
Spring on the farm as well as on the road. 
One of them is getting full of pimples and 
sores on the breast and the side where the 
harness comes in contact with its body. 
Some of the farmers say that its blood is 
not in good condition, and that the horses 
want a tonic. Will you advise me? 
New York. J. J. 
Have the horses clipped, also have their 
teeth attended to by a veterinarian. Sponge 
affected parts of skin twice daily with a 
solution of half an ounce of hyposulphite 
of soda in a quart of cold water; and in 
feed twice daily mix half an ounce of gran¬ 
ular hyposulphite of soda. Feed on whole 
oats, wheat bran and mixed hay. Do not 
feed green grass, corn, or ground feed. 
a. s. A. 
Fits in Figs. 
Last Fall during September I had 14 
large shotes running in a hog lot through 
which runs spring water. I ntttt been feed¬ 
ing old corn and began feeding new to 
fatten them, also some swill. One night 
one lay dead with much froth about the 
mouth ; next morning two more were slight¬ 
ly stiff and muscles twitched; these two 
soon died. One other was slightly afflicted 
but recovered. I thought it must be feed-' 
ing corn, so let them have free run, and 
the point of the cheek bone. Veterinary 
has treated the first tumor, but without 
much hope of success, and tells me it would 
cost more to cure her than she is worth. 
Would you consider her milk fit for use? 
T expect her to calve in October (second 
calf). Is this trouble likely to lx- trans¬ 
mitted to her calf? Would her flesh be 
safe to use if I butchered her? F. n. 
California. 
We are unable to judge if the tumors 
are cancerous. Possibly they are of more 
simple nature and in that case they should 
prove curable. If they are cancers (car¬ 
cinoma) they are not curable and the af¬ 
fected animal in time will lose flesh and 
then be unfit for use in the dairy, or on 
the block. The sore on the jaw most likely 
is actinomycotic flump jaw) and curable, 
provided the bones are not badly involved. 
On general principles we would not care 
to retain such a cow for the dairy; but if 
in good flesh, after fully recovering from 
calving, she might possibly pass inspection, 
as fit for human use. if offered for sale at 
the stockyards of a large city. a. s. a. 
When you write advertisers mention The 
II. N.-Y. and you’ll get a quick reply and a 
“square deal.” See guarantee editorial page. 
P ercheron and Belgian Stallions and Mares for sale 
at farmers’ prices. A W. GREEN, Rente 1, 
Middled eld. O. Railroad station. East Orwell, O., 
on Retina. R.R., 30 miles north of Youngstown, O, 
DOGS 
Ofl I I 1C D11 DC entitled to registry; spayed females 
UULLIl rUrO Circulars. SILAS DF.OKKIi, Montrose, l‘« 
Oni IIP PHPC— The intelligent kind. Females 
UULLIl rUro cheap. NELSON’S, Grove City, Penna. 
COLLIE PUPPIES 
-$5 each and up. CLARK 
FARM, Boonton, New Jersey 
S HROPSHIRE YEARLING RAMS by imported sire. Price 
right. FRED VAN VLEET, Lom, New York 
DAIRY CATTLE | 
East River Grade Holsteins 
... FOR SALE... 
40 Cows just Fresh 50 Holstein Heifers 2 yrs. old 
30 “ doe in Aug. 40 Yearling Heifers 1 yr. old 
100 " due Sept., Oct., Nov. 5 Reg. Bulls ready for servica 
All the Cows and Heifers are 
High Gradesand will please you. 
BELL PHONE JOHN 15. WEBSTER 
311-F-5 Dept. K, Cortland. N. Y. 
If You Want Guernseys 
GUERNSEY BREEDERS’ ASSOCIATION, Box 96, Peekskill, N. Y. 
FflR Q Al C — Registered Holsteln-Frleslnn Hull Calf from 3- 
rUn OMLL year old row that produced 92V, lbs. milk in 
one day; $75. Others nearly as Rood for less money. Write for 
bargains. GATES HOMESTEAD FARM, Chittenango, N. Y. 
lYlillf Prnritirprv f° r New York City market 
mUK riuuuten$ ( i esil .j Ilf j information how to 
form branches of the Dairymen’s League, write to 
the Secretary. Albert Manning Otisville, N. Y. 
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FOR DAIRY COWS 
OUAPANTCrO ANAuY6'» 
302 Gillespie Building 
Detroit, Mich. 
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LftPBOWE Ct> 
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) DAIRY C A.TT3L.E 
LILITH PRIZE, 181944 
Born March 15, 1912 
Albino Segis Korndyke, 181085 
Born May 2, 1912 
Two wonderfully fine-bred Holstein Heifers for 
sale at a bargain. P. A. WEBSTER, Cazenovia, N. Y. 
-GRADE HOLSTEINS—i 
200 HEAD TO SELECT FROM 
We have some of the finest individual* and 
heaviest milking cows in Central New York. 
25 Head of Extra Fine Grade Guernseys 
due to freshen soon, also 
2 Car-Loads of Grade Holstein Heifers 
two years old, all nicely marked and in calf 
by registered bulls. 
F. P. SAUNDERS & SON, Certland, N. Y. 
HAVE SIX THOROUGHBRED 
HOLSTEIN BULL CALVES FOR SALE 
front three to six months old, front selected stock. 
Also some very fine grade HOLSTEIN HEIFERS. 
P. B. McLennan, 412 Court House, Syracuse, N. Y. 
ONTARIO SEGIS WITH00RN 
born Jan. 19, 1912. Superbly marked Holstein bull. 
5-6 white, by King Menelik, out of A. R. O. dam, 
First check for $50 gets him. Send for pedigree, 
CLOVEUDALE FARM. Charlotte, N. Y. 
'TOMPKINS CO. BREEDERS’ ASSOCIA- 
* TION, Box B, Trnmansburg, N. Y.—Breeders 
of Holstein, Jersey & Guernsey cattle and the lead¬ 
ing breeds of sheep and swine. Write for sale list. 
FERN’S JUBILEE NO. 73852 
is one of tho BEST 
“Butter-Bred "Jersey Bulls eWorld 
He is six years old, and the cows at Laurel Farm 
aro mostly his daughters. He is right in his prime, 
but we can’t use him longer. Also have several of 
his young sons. Will make a low price on them, 
or will TRADE FOR FRESH COWS, either 
purebred or grade Jerseys. 
J. GRANT MORSE - Hamilton, N. Y. 
JS W I3NTE 
BLUE RIBBON VHD V CUIDCC“ 
LARGE IMPROVED lUrMVonlnLO 
Wherever shown, SHERMAN 1 HOP;', and REBECCA 14577, 
A. Y. K.. have won FIRST PRIZE, bast rail Both won at 
Pa., N. Y.. 111. and Ohio State, ami Montgomery Co. (Pa.) 
Fairs. Order some of their pigs, farrowed June 10 th, tin- 
delivery when IS weeks old. at S15.50 each, registered and 
transferred, and quickly and cheaply benefit by the gen¬ 
erations of careful breeding of their ancestors. This is 
the Best Stock ot tho Best Breed. Yorkshires grow more 
economically than lard type and bring higher price. 
Tiirifty Berkshire ami (’.IV. Pigs from VnreglsteredStork, .$5 eu. 
TWIN TREE FARM, Penllyn, Montg. Co., Pa. 
LODGE YORKSHIRES n®" 0 ■ 6 
Breed Up—Not Down 
—Jersey Bull Calves 
you can afford to 
buy. Superior dairy dams. No better sires. It. F. 
SHANNON. 9U7 Liberty Street, Pittsburg, Pa. 
ALFALFA No8etvpe . 
CHOICE LOT OF SPRING PIGS; trios not akin. 
J. («. CURTIS. I5ox ”73, Rochester, N. Y. 
REGISTERED YORKSHIRES 
Healthy, well-grown stock, all ages. Boars ready for 
service atid just weaned. If on arrival stock is not 
as represented in your opinion, return same and wo 
will refund money. Raritan Valley farms, Somerville,N.J. 
L ARGE YORKSHIRES— Sows hred for June and August 
farrow. Boars ready for service. May pigs, 
order now. Ghknmark Farm, Robertsville, Conn. 
HOGS and POULTRY-;iri , :?,lT n : 
ner Duck Eggs, White and Brown Leghorn Eggs 
of best strains, Bred Berkshire Sows and Pigs. 
CHERRY HILL FRUIT FARM, Toboso, Licking County, Ohio 
0.1. C.’S Of Superior Quality Service Boars, Gilts, Spring Pigs, 
--no akin pairs, also Butt Rock 
Eggs, $1.5(1 per 15. Fred Nickel, Monroe, Mich., R. No. 1. 
0. I. C. SWINE BOARS FOR SALE 
ready for service; of September litter. Also Guern¬ 
sey bull calf 4 months old. Grandson of George 
Washington. These will go at a bargain as I am 
closing out my stock. All stock registered and in 
good condition. J. PUGH, Station A, East Liverpool, Ohio. 
_IN FARM registered Durocs. Pigs of both sex 
Bred Sows. Service Boars. Best of breeding 
C. K. BARNES. Oxford, N. Y. 
nilRflP PlfiQ-PLDIGRI’ l'IL IS 13 perfpair. 
UUIiUu lluO Sere no O. Weeks, De-Graff. O. 
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’. WlliTJS FOK ciitt'L'LAK. 
EDWARD WALTER, West Chester, Pa. 
SPRINGBANK BERKSHIRES.-Rf„„'£ 
in Connecticut. Sows bred for April litters all sold. 
Havel sows bred to farrow in July; la I e. to ser¬ 
vice of Watson's Masterpiece. Will book orders 
for March and April pigs now. Send for new 
Booklet. J. E. WATSON. Pioprietor, Marhledale, Conn. 
LARGE BERKSHIRES AT HIGHWQ0D 
Summer offering of pigs, both sexes, not akin. 
Sold out of service boars and br-d sows. 
H. C & H. B. HARPENDING 0UN0EE, NEW YORK 
PHELD0 
0 Bre 
Purebred Registered 
HOLSTEIN CATTLE 
Are you paying for the privilege of milking your cows 
or do they actually make good ! The Department of 
Agriculture estimates that the average cow yields 155 
lbs. of bntter-fat per year, while it takes 170 lbs. just 
to pay expenses. 
Some dairymen are making a big success, so many must 
be running at a loss. If you have any of these average 
cows, get rid of them and get some profitable ones. 
There are whole herds of Holsteins in which every indi¬ 
vidual makes 600 lbs. of butter-fat per year. 
Wliy not make your start with Holsteins now ? 
Send for Free Illustrated Descriptive Booklets. They 
contain valuable information for any Dairyman. 
HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN ASS’N, F. L. HOUGHTON. Secy, Box 105, Brattleboro, Vt. 
