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AILING ANIMALS 
Lameness in Cow. 
Can you toll me what is the trouble 
•with my cow? She is lame; I have 
looked at the foot and can not find any¬ 
thing in it and a man told me that she 
had hip disease. Can you tell me what 
is the trouble with her? r. l. g. 
Pennsylvania. 
Unfortunately we cannot diagnose a 
mysterious lameness without making an 
examination and in a case such as you 
describe the local graduate veterinarian 
should be employed. 
Worms 
What can T do for six-month old kit¬ 
tens which have bowel trouble and fre¬ 
quently pass long yellow worms? 
New York. r. r. j. 
Worm medicine for kittens usually may 
be bought ready for use at the drug 
store. If not. starve the kittens for 24 
hours then give half to one grain of 
santonin in any way found most conven¬ 
ient and follow in half an hour with a 
dose of castoria. Larger cats take one 
to three grains of santonin which is a 
somewhat dangerous drug if an overdose 
is given. 
Canker. 
I have had two horses that have had 
canker of the foot, and think a third is 
just started. T have been unable to find 
any cure, one horse I had to kill. Do 
you know of any cure? Is it catching? 
New York. w. n. r. 
If you care to describe the symptoms 
of what you term “canker of the foot’’ 
we shall be glad to prescribe treatment, 
but that disease is very rare in this coun¬ 
try so that the name is often wrongly 
applied. In true canker the entire sole 
of the foot is affected and treatment does 
not prove profitable. 
THE RURAL. NEW-YORKER 
causes great swelling and suffering. In 
many cases brisk rubbing and massage 
of the wasted parts several times a day, 
followed each night by a good rubbing 
with a mixture of one ounce each of tur¬ 
pentine and aqua ammonia and six ounces 
of raw linseed oil well shaken together 
proves effective in restoring the wasted 
muscles. It should be remembered that 
the wasting often is due to foot lameness. 
Worms in Swine; Measles. 
1. Will you advise how to rid swim 
of worms? 2. Also treatment of measles 
in the swine? Will swine kept in pen 
in after years take the same disease? 
Ithode Island. g. w. n. 
1. Starve the pigs for 24 hours and 
then give in a litle slop eight, grains of 
santonin and five grains of calomel. Di¬ 
vide the pigs into lots of five for treat¬ 
ment to insure that only the proper pro¬ 
portion of drugged slop will be eaten by 
each pig. 2. Good care and careful feed¬ 
ing usually suffice but if a pig becomes 
weak stimulants may be necessary. At 
the outset of (he attack it is well to relax 
the bowels with epsom salts. If the eyes 
become sore bathe them with a ten per 
cent, solution of boric acid twice daily 
Mix flaxseed meal in the slop. Yes, if 
the houses and pens are not cleansed, 
disinfect and whitewash, including the 
floors. 
Lice on Guinea Pigs. 
Would you advise me what I can do 
to rid my guinea pigs of lice? They 
seemed to be covered with small yellow¬ 
ish-white lice. L. it. b. 
New York. 
Cleanse, disinfect and whitewash the 
hutches and pens and sprinkle sulphur 
freely in the beds. Pyrethrum powder is 
effective if dusted in the hair and is 
used on poultry and some pet stock and 
we presume is equally safe for use on 
guinea pigs, but we have had no personal 
experience with it for these animals. 
Cow With Cough. 
I have a cow that looks well, and 
seems to feel as well as the other cows; 
at times has coughing spells. Would 
you give me advice and remedy? 
New York. H. D. 
Cough is due to irritation, but a care¬ 
ful examination by an expert would be 
necessary to determine the exact cause 
in the case in question. As tuberculosis 
is a very common cause and makes the 
milk dangerous for use it would be wise 
to have the cow tested with tuberculin, 
but this cannot properly be done in very 
hot weather. Meanwhile it would be best 
to isolate the cow and not use the milk 
unless it is pasteurized. 
Weak Eyes. 
I have a calf that has been troubled 
with inflammation of the eyes since birth. 
At first simply a watery discharge such 
as all cattle seem to have occasionally, 
but for some time there has been con¬ 
siderable inflammation. It is now five 
months old, is a fine calf. a. b. h. 
Maine. 
The eyes probably became slightly in¬ 
fected at birth. This may happen when 
a cow suffers from leucorrhcea, or con¬ 
tagious granular vagitis which is ex¬ 
tremely common. Sathe the eyes twice 
daily with a ten per cent, solution of 
boric acid applied each time with a fresh 
swab of absorbent cotton. If improve¬ 
ment is not immediate smear a little 1- 
1000 ointment of yellow oxide of mercury 
upon the eyelids once daily. Keep the 
calf out of dust, if it is kept in a pen 
darken the stable slightly. 
Sweeny. 
I have a young mare that became 
sweenied about the first of May. I have 
laid her up and tried several different 
kinds of blisters, but it has only filled 
a little; would like to know if you would 
advise injecting veratrin? If so how, 
much would you put in and how many 
different places would you make the in¬ 
jections? Or would seton be better? 
New York. p. h. m. 
Use tincture of iodine instead of vera¬ 
trin. Two drams are to be injected by 
the veterinarian high upon the shoulder, 
just above the start of the wasted part, 
and then the tincture should be worked 
downward as far as possible under the 
skin by gentle rubbing and massage. The 
iodine will cause swelling accompanied 
by considerable irritation which will not 
last long. The treatment may be repeat¬ 
ed when found necessary. Some veter¬ 
inarians inject the iodine at several 
points; others prefer turpentine, but it 
Catarrh. 
I have an eight-year-old registered Jer¬ 
sey cow that is bothered with some form 
of nasal trouble. At times there is a dis¬ 
charge from the nose, and at these times 
she does considerable puffing and blow¬ 
ing and often rubs her nose hard against 
her manger or some handy object. She 
breathes hard and noisily at all times. 
Her milk flow is considerably below nor¬ 
mal. She keeps in good condition and 
eats well, always was a good feeder. Her 
feed now is principally pasture supple¬ 
mented with clover and Alfalfa hay- 
good clean hay. Can you tell me what 
the trouble is and a remedy for it? 
New York. g ^ 
While the catarrh and abnormal 
breathing in this case may be due to the 
presence of a growth (tumor or polypus) 
in a nostril, it is as likely that the cow 
has tuberculosis and for that reason we 
must advise you to have her tested with 
tuberculin, as soon as the weather be¬ 
comes cool. The test is perfectly harm¬ 
less to an unaffected cow and is the only 
certain means of determining the pres¬ 
ence of tuberculosis. a. s. a. 
First thought—ISN’T HE FINE? 
Second thought—WHO IS HE? 
| SWINE 
REGISTERED 0.1. C.’S - ? tr> 8 T eks °¥- B,ed 
prolific stock. NELSON N. ALEXANDER. 1 HarHman,' 1 N.'‘y’. 
0-1. C.’s & Chester Whites 
Choice service boars, gilts, bred sows, pigs 
for immediate shipment. Trios at 2 mos., 
$2o; at 3 mos., $40. All stock registered. 
Large. Healthy, Prolific parent stock. 
VICTOR FARMS, - Relivale, New York 
For Sale Berkshire and 0.1. C. Swine 
two to twelve months of ago. Good breeding. Ex¬ 
cellent individuals. Prices reasonable. Satisfaction 
guaranteed. TARBELL FARMS, SMITHVILLE FIATS, N. V. 
CHESTER WHITES _1, ’°, ur S ,7 ws of ^ ua,i ty 
twfntv tv ii n i n<1 “Choice Hoar not AKIN 
IWtNTT Dollars each; Registered in purchaser s 
name. Write today. Address, Eugene T. Black,Scio,N.Y. 
Pedigree Chester Whites KAS'iS* 
Ridgely Manor Farm, . Stone Ridge, N. Y. 
YOUNG THOROUGHBRED JER. 
, , \ v’ \ / iVi lY, 1 ( " 18 ir° r 8ale !lt fanner's prices. 
MANAGER, Hilltop Farms, Littleton, N. H. 
Buy Your Boar Now 
Between Thanksgiving and Christmas I will be 
besieged by buyers looking for boars fit for imme¬ 
diate service. Wluie I probably will bo able to satis¬ 
fy tlielr requirements, they will have boen picked 
over considerably. Hotter buy now so that Mr 
-Mail will feel at home and have his mind on busi- 
ness when the bnsy season comes. 
R. Y. BUCKLE!, Woodrow Farm, Broad Axe, Pa 
Large Berkshires at Highwood^'^ 0 ,^;^* 
liient of the Brazilian Government has selected our 
herd to supply boars to that country, loading breed 
ers of Brazil ami Argentina having been bore ami 
passed npou the excellence of our Berkshires, aftor 
examining the various largo herds in this ronntry 
©elected service boars, bred sows and young pigs for 
sale. H.C.& H. B. Harpending, Dundee, N.Y. 
Springbank Berkshires 
Nothing for sale but big March and April PIGS. 
J. E. WATSON, _ Marbledale, Conn 
BerKsli ires 
Bargains in boars all ages; sows bred or open 
pigs, $111. Best brouding, tvpo and duality 
II. M. TERIVILLIGKR, - Ki r k v i 11 e, N. Y! 
BERKSHIRES ^ 1110 de *P’ h «»yy. bone type. 
blown tor breeders and guaranteed as 
represented. Prices light. A C. HOOPER, Buzman, Md. 
FOR PURE RRED TAMW0RTH SWINE 
write or visit WEST VIEW STOCK FARM R 
I'. 1). No. 1, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 
F 1 O R SALE 
Duroc Jerseys. Kitber sex. Pairs not related. Best 
of breeding. Registered and transferred. Forquiek 
«uTn*’ t,a ' nt ' u ’ v ® months pigs. $15.00. Two months, 
Zb.jO. Edward van Alslyne S Son, Sunnyside Farms, Kinderhooh, N. Y. 
LARGE YORKSHIRE SOWS 
Different ages, all young, bred to order. Price on 
application. F. T00KE, Morneyliuht Farm. Hamilton, N. Y. 
It’s no use keeping the secret for “truth will out.” 
This youngster is 
The Best Bred Bull 
ever led into the auction ring. That is saying a good 
deal but it is true and he is to be 
The Leading' Attraction 
At the Liverpool Sale and Pedigree Co.’s 
Four Great Days of Sale 
November 15-16, 1915 November, 17-18, 1915 
Syracuse Sale Pavilion Holstein Sale Pavilion 
Syracuse, N. Y. Earlville, N. Y. 
If you want the best bull that can be bought or some 
high class females, attend this sale 
Liverpool Sale & Pedigree Co., Inc., Sale Mgrs., Liverpool, N. Y. 
CEW CHOICE PUREBRED BERKSHIRE SOWS ANO BOARS 
r-T /?2?J.»L S ry2. e ’;, lit ^. ers * * 10 ei “'“ but worth $15. 
CLOVERDALE BARM, C1IARLOTTK, N.¥. 
EEP 
Wanted Six y° ,m K Leicester ewes 
amcu and one young RAM. Please address 
:s 
„ ._young RAM. Please address 
Or. V. G. SIMKtIOVITCH. While House Station, New Jersey 
Wanted “SiOXFORD EWES 
F. COFF1JI, Las ton, Pa. 
Pleasant Ridge Stock Farm 
bouilett,Dorset,Lincoln,Cotswoldandt heviot Kams 
lual Ewes ever offered. Also Poland, Duroc and Es¬ 
sex sows and boars, all ages. Pi ires ritrlit. .Satis¬ 
faction guaranteed. 0. H. TOWNSEND & SON. Lodi, N. if. 
Hampshire-Down Sheep - ^]® 10 ^ 
Ewes for sale. Writo for prices, elks tiger, liimuione. m. j. 
Hampshire Ram Lambs-?,^/ 1 
prices. WM. MEKRf, lielmoul, Slew York 
Registered Shropshire Rams g 
R. K. STEVENti <fe SONS, - Wilson, N. Y. 
Registered Shropshires^g 
REGISTERED 
Guernsey Bull Calves 
3 to 4 Months Old 
For Sale at Moderate Prices. Herd Tuber¬ 
culin Tested. Apply to 
JAMES DUCKHAM, OYSTER BAY, N.Y 
F you want to buy the best SHROPSHIRE 
or SOUTHDOWN SHEEP. Send for “book- 
lot” and prices. NIAGARA STOCK FARM. Lewiston, N.Y. 
( H>oget and Porroti 
FFRRFTS FOR F Booklet and price list free. 
■ ■.nm.ia run «HLC jno. f. Murray, New London, o. 
FERRETS FOR S A LE~ r 
C. D. MURRAY, - R. 2, New London, Ohio 
Fcrrptc forSa 1 a Either color, large or 
rerrets roroaie 8ln;l ||. lmite d pairs or dozen 
lots. Choice stock. C. H. Keeler & Co . Greenwich, Ohio 
Gnllip Piin«~ 7 I ' ,| o intelligent kind. Also Blood- 
UUIIIB rups hounds. Nelson’s, Grove City, I’a. 
Foxhnunri<r~' D °e s ' Bitches. Pups. Pedigreed. Guar¬ 
anteed. Field Foxhound Kennels, Somers, Conn. 
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FOR SAI F—Thoroughbred Pereheron Mare 
1 •Jr-Yi-il-i Colts foaled In 1918, (Spring.) 
K. Grace, La Grangeville, Dutchess Co., N. Y. 
EXCELLENT FAMILY MARE FOR SALE 
Also harness and surrey. Mare is sound, kind, 
true anywhere; an extra driver. Weighs 1,10(1 
and in foal to Keg. Pereheron stallion. Price, $250; 
includes surrey and harness in good condition. 
L. C. LITCHFIELD, - Middlebury, Vt. 
100 Pereheron and Belgian Stallions 
MARES AND HOLSTEIN CATTLE. 
Also SHETLAND PONIES. Free circular. 
A. \V. GREEN, - Middlefield, Ohio 
Highland View Stock Farm 
Our barns are tilled with the best Pereheron and 
Belgians at the lowest prices. 
). N. WILSON, Prop., - Kittanning, Pa. 
THE. GUERNSEY 
stands for Economical production. More 
profit" from every bound of feed. Do you 
want cows IViaf wn\ improve your Dairy"? 
Write for f ree literature. 
Guernsey Cattle Club , 1 
_ Box R Peterboro. N.H. 
For Sale—Registered Guernsey Bull 
1 year old. Sire—Raymond Bull Moose No. 22530. 
Great Grand Sire—1m. Masher Sequel, A. It. Dam- 
Golden Cream of Springfield, No. 40418. A fine 
healthy bull, in splendid condition and ready for 
11 ;l[) le, if sold at once. Apply 
RIDGEV JEW FARM, Box S, Caxenovia, IN. Y. 
Want to Buy 20 Guernsey Cows 
' Grades.” M ust bo young and good ones. M.B. SMITH 
Post office address, R. F. D. No. 1, Johstown. N. J' 
GUERNSEY BULLS 
ono moiltli to fourteen months old; fashionably 
bred; good size. A part from A. R. stock Price's 
to suit, tlni limes. RAY H. ALEXANDER, Union Sprinas. N.Y. 
Choice Guernsey Bull Calves Khig^Ttbo'cheno?” 
loi sale at moderate prices. Manager Hilltop Farms, Littleton. N. H 
FOR SALE 
Otterkill Farm Ayrshires 
15 young bulls, all ages, and well bred, from import¬ 
ed sire Howies Predominant, imported three years 
ago, who was bred by Robert YVallace Auehenbrain. 
Ilo is also for sale. Prices to suit the buyer. Address 
RUDOLPH HESS, Mgr., Washingtonville, Orange Co. N. Y. 
SPOT FARM HOLSTEINS 
40 high grade Holstein yearlings, $.T5 each. 6 bulls, 
j to 6 months old. Grandson of Pontiac; Korndyke 
lrom A. It. O. dams, $50 to $75 each. 7 g Holstein 
heifer and bull calves, $15 each, express paid in lots 
° ‘ 1 Vft 8 . tered and Idgh grade cows at very low 
prices. liLAOAN BROS.. TIILLY, NEW YORK 
HOLSTEIN BULL CALVES lifKinif 
S4.09, seven days 30 days, 134.60. They are extra good 
individuals, all from A. II. O. dams. Write for pedi¬ 
grees and prices. THE VATK8 FARMS, Orchard farL, N,V. 
7 HOLSTEIN HEIFERS f. or of the 
i "VLdiLin HtirtHO Pontiacs, Sir Veemau 
llengervebl and 31 lb. sire breeding. Write 
I*. A. WEBSTER, CAZKNOV1A, NEWYORK 
For Sale 6 High-grade Holstein Cows 
each 5 years old; to freshen Oct 1,1915. Price. $ 70 . 
Kichar<l D. De Forest, - Amsterdam, N. Y. 
Hereford Cattle P, Berkshire Swine. Stock of 
si civi« value all ages and both sexes for ga 
A usable Valley Farm, KeesevLlle, New York 
