FEBRUARY 3, 1954

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7 Agricultural News

P. I". I. Department of Agriculture

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one of the most important ways .0 obtain profitable ruins 1! by mm1miainQllI&le. This roe!!!” constsnt' rvlslhlw i" 1,...-1 gequiramenll. I134 W59 I933” mum of the various dlseasu.

M,c,..,.o;-gs or -gei-nu are ave.-ymiere in no e. A large per- cmtase 01 than are beneficial.

you cause exten- me losses by V gthc animal It is this: rl'ouP with which

flail!!- W, mu 1,. chiefly concerned. he- C.-,..,.e they Are the cainative Agents of dlAeIlO- J

On, cg mg buic nclples in preventing and oontromnc IHY d;sea.se condition. is sa.nitstlon.l

without sanitation micro-orgam lms multiply and constantly en- danger the health of anlmak. This sanitation must be thorough in all phases of operatim By iskinr the extra five or ten minutes course. applied to all classes of livestock ' O O O

The dairy cow is probably the ,,,..5. highly specialized nnl-mnl of

nil our domestic stock. Throuzh generations of selective breedin! mm has been developed an ef-

ma.-ni milk-producing machine. Tim development of neck ef- pcl-ncy in milk production has also served to render the animal more susceptible to disease. We cnnnot expect to find the some rvmzrrl disease-resistance in n rlal:-v cow that we would expect

fyrvn less nroductlve animals. There is I larger nendul-us .,.g-(er an organ of wondrous ni- ficinncy. but eanilv bruised or in- l'-ircd and hlirhlv Rllscetptlble to 9'-'16 ',.,.easr genre that cause Mastiiis. rhrcerl feeding is practiced in vnost herds in order to maintain hich milk prodmtlon. Such broc- iw places additional strain on the nvlmnl and while not in them- selves harmful. lack of care on the mri nr the herds-man in I-'iI'V1lV- ma cmnnm. rations, or in follow- inc accented feeding m-notice-. can have disastrous results. Calves must be raised year round. rmrl

stsxidard of .sunif.-tit-vi must be mnufanflv m-int-lned.

The failure to observe th- pr-nciples of mod dairy herd management and recornizsd ration srhedules is an open invitation to dis.-ase problems. In the pre- vrntlnn of disease. herd owners can do more than they realize hv mere- lr keeping a healthv. w-ll nour- ished herd, properly housed in clean. sanitary surroundimzs.

Unfortunaielv disease will occur in the best of dalrv herds. When it does it is strongly advisable to lnvc the services of a qualified veterinarian. Good nursinz of sick animals is ementlal. 'Ilhr- nnlrnal should be made as comfortable as rmalbie and supplied with n light laxative nourishing diet. Particularly in the colder seasons of the year. keep the animal warm, blanketed and protected from drnfis.

The aim of slldslrv herd own- ers is maximum ”efficiency. and efficiency depends upon a healthv. disease-free herd. which rests upon oroper housing and adequate h-lanced rations.

Swine Diseases

In any discussion of swine dis- eases it is well to IV ember that the essence of profitable swine svoduction is the raising of large hes.liIhy litters. vigorous growimz hm. shcvwimr rabid economical twins and which finish into good quality market hogs. The occur- xv-nce, of disease at any point in the progrun can result in serious -nd even disastrous losses. Ani- mals either die or are left stunt- ed and unthrifty. They never. will slirwr satisfactory finish despite amnir feeding. such animals are a definite liability and never will luv for the feed and labour in- volved,

For-tvmatsly for the swine pro- lucer, most of that diseases of wine are preventable. or at least the severity of an outbreak can be Ffmlly lessened by careful adher- ence to the principles of good wine hudisndry. proper feeding and sanitation. A haalflhy snuml is the best insurance available vsrainst disease losses. It is a dis- ease rosisisnt animal. The correct definition of I healthy animal would be one that is receiving a complete ration, sigplying the full "lmlilmwnt of vitamins and mm- "WB. and maintained in clean -Willary. surroundings. under con- "ltions which do not tend to

resistance

lsulistlen Disease control

sanltstim is of prime import- M09 in the control and prevention 0' swine diseases. In the study "' We of disease and in- immi tcs we find that the mm c on means of dis- ifimination are by .con-tsrninated litter. soil and feeding utensils. A i"9!aaed.animsl may be constantly '9'"-Gilt the disease gems in "Mute. urine or nasal dischsrsas. Pisa snowed to run in the! same '”3li-Tel and yarh year after yes.- ”9'" with an accumulated disease germs and

in tho case of winter calves. a 2004.

parasitss . The same applies wit) equal force to dirty pens and burns.

Oonsiderl... Hils, the necessity of hog yards and pen: that are

I easily cleaned. feed troughs and

and pastures, can be readily under- stood. Glenn ground for clean pigs is a worthwhile axiom. when dis- ease does occur. segrection of sick animals, plus cleaning and disin- fection on premises is the only logical procedure to be followed.

Cream I'1Ivors

tallowy flavor- Thls flavor is common in milk and cream produced during the fall and winter months when the cows are late iii the lactation period and are fed dry feed. Oxi- dation of the fatty substance "lecithin" which is present in milk and cream by metallic com- pounds due to keeplnz cream in poorly tinned containers is large- ly responsible for the production of flavor. Poorly washed separ- ators or rusty bowl parts are oth- er contributing factors. The flav- or msy also develop spontaneously without the action of a metallic catalyzer. Certain bacteria growing at a low temperature may be re- sponslble. '

rrevantion-Do not use milk from cows that are in an advanced stage of lactation and gestation. Use well tinned. clean, and steril- ized utensils and separator pnrls. Exposure of the milk or cream to even a small surface of copper or iron should be avoided. Deliv- er the cream to the creamery as often as possible.

Junior Club News

On January 18th the Milton Fly- ing Enterprises reorganized their Calf Club for the year 1954.

The following officers were elected:

President: Martha Leslie.

Vice-President: Jane Heariz.

Secretary-Treasurer: Mary Mc- Cormack.

Olub Leader: Mervin Mclnnlis.

Adult Director: Jack Leslie.

It was decided that the meet- ing: would be held on the first Tuesday of every month.

Cannibalism

The word cannibalism is used to describe a condition which ex- ists in some flocks. It is often closely associated with birds suf- fering from a prolapse. egg bound. or some other similar condition. While many flocks are never troubled In this way other: may be largely destroyed if the vice is not brought under control. The loss from this cause has become very serious in some commercial flocks; so much that many me- chanical devices have been devel- oped as aides In reducing the mortality. These range from vent shields. which protect the fowls on which they are placed, to guard: fastened in the beak in such A way that the fowl cannot pick another. Some of these de- vices have been reported to be very effective when applied to lay- Jng fowls, but they are not so well adapted 'to young chickens. Tem- porary conirol can be effectively accomplished by cutting back the top of the upper mandible of the beak to such a point that pick- ing at another fowl is actually painful to the attacking hlrd. The banks grow out again. of course. Inln short time.

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When cannibalism develops. as it often does, in chickens of brooding age. some other means of control must he adopted. Carver (1932) states that it can be quick- ly and effectively controlled by either one of two methods. If the chicks are being raised indoors where electric current is avail- able, he recommends the use of 60-wait or 100-watt natural col- ored ruby Mazda bulbs, glsss not inside frosted, to light the brood- er room. All other light should be excluded. Reflectors to con- centrata the light on the feeding and watering utensils are recom- mended. Wlth colony reared flocks. or when electrlclay is not avail- able. it is new mended that the inaldc of the windows be sprayed with rich, red lacquc For a paint that is easily washed off at the end of the brooding season. it is suggested that dark red, opaque. flat-finish. show-card color be used.

From a practical standpoint it is much more important to provide brooding conditions which will make it unlikely that cannibalism will ever get started. An import- ant point in this connection is the

maintenance of a moderate, even temperature. In addition, the chick: should have plenly of

room, indoors as well as out, with ample opportunity to keep busy at harmless I.CU:ltl.!I.

There has been a prevalent feel- ing among practical poultrymen that free-choice feeding of one was helpful in preventing or con- trolling cannibalism. From a four- year study of the problem it was concluded that oats fed as the sole cereal in I ration for grow- ing and laying pullets consistent ly and significantly reduced can- nibalism below that experienced with corn as the Iole cereal. Some difficulty resulted from Impacted glaurds and pendulous (gaps in the groups fed the high levels of oats. It is also true that the ost- fed groups were lowest in feed- eificlency. The results suggest. however. that there may be some dsflclency in high-corn rations which is a contributing 'cause of cannibalism.

The result: obirln-d by Scott and co-workers (IMO) on rations high in corn but adequately sup- plemented with the nutrients in which corn lmlacklng or deficient. suggest that a deficiency of trypt- ophana or of nlcotlnlc acid or both may be responsible for many sass: of cannibalism. sensible. David- son and Bsnduner (ill?) observ- ed the! malnutrition may of itself

result in feather picking and can- nibalism in ' 3 chickens. They found that quality of feath-

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CO0I'l for Perfect Picturn

CIAIWILL for Better Photo- Irlbiil. -

WENDILI. BEATON for Coun- cillor, Ward Three.

JIMMYI. T-A.7EI-- Dial 1810. 1310 or 6252.

suns: Writs for free catalogue. Arthur Vasey. York.

"YOUI DOLLAR DUI! MOBI- nt the scans DIUG STORE.

WENDILL BIATON for coun- cillor. Ward Three.

"WE TREAT THE SICK WELL Glggey's Phsrmscy, next Stewart: Bakery.

KEIIOEINI, Electric and Pro- psne Gas, Refrigerators. Eryenton and Mnckny.

STEAITS PHARMACY will be

open this afternoon and evening. Dial 4131. We deliver. ANo'I'iu:n ismrmznr Boys

Station Wagon Costs, regular value 315.00 for 58.95. S. A. McDonald.

TURKEY SUPPER, sponsored by Ladies Aid. P. E. island Hoi- plial, Trinity Church Hall. Wed-

nesday, February 3rd, 4.30-6.00 olclock. MENT8 QUICK LUNCH. -

Wednesday special. Chilled Tomato Juice. Hamburg steak and Onions. Mashed Potatoes and Turnip. Rolls and Butter. Tea, Coffee or Milk. 65 cents,

ENGAG!'.ltIEl;.I:-; Mr. and Mrs. Morton Larkin of New Glsqow, announce the engagement of their daughter Eleanor Theresa to Mr. Gabriel Conrad (Tex) Ranger cf St. lsadote De Prescott, Ontario. Marriage to take place on Febru- ary twenty-seventh in Montreal.

THE MEETING of the directors of the P. E. I. Ayrshire Breeders Club. which was postponed be- cause of the storm, will be held at the Experimental Farm Thursday. Feb. 4 a t 2 o'clock. The directors of the Preferred Ayrshire Bull club are asked to attend as well.

-Personals

Mrs. A. F. Gormley, Hawthorne Avenue. Psi-kdaic. has returned home from Dartmouth, N.S.. where she spent the past two weeks, called there by the illness and subsequent death of her father, Mr. James Lovelt.

Wendell Smith. eight-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Smith, Hunter River. is a patient in the P. E. I. Hospital. Wendell had the misfortune to fall breaking his leg. His many friends wish him a speedy recovery.

Russell Bernard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Bernard. Hunter River. is receiving treatment in the P. E. 1. Hospital. Russell met with a painful accident. resulting in serious injury to his eye. Also a patient is Russell's baby brother, Kent who is recovering nicely from pneumonia. The many friends of these two little boys wish them a speedy and complete recovery.

IN MELJPRIAM

In loving memory of uh dear Mother. Mn. Ruby Cu-son who passed sway February Zird. 1951.

Days of sadness still come o'er me.

me.

Tears in silence often flow.

For memory keeps bar near mo Though she died three years ago.

Inserted by Duugbtsr Llllisn.

IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of JOSEPH II. McPHEllSON who passed awuy February fird, 1942.

Ever Remembered by Wife and Family.

IN MEMORIAM

in loving memory of my dear sis- ter Mrs. Patrick Sweeney. who pinned sway January 30th, I951.

They my time basis all sorrow. - And help its to forget.

But time has only meant to me How much I miss you yet.

Always Remembered by sister Margaret.

IN MEMOETAM

In feud memory of our uncle George H. Deacon, who passed away Fobrusry 1rd, 1958.

Inserted by Grace. Hilda. Mor- ris and Allison.

erlng was improved by the addi- (ion to a high corn ration of more Ingredients which reduced feather picking and cannibalism.

According to tests made at the Beltsvllle Research Center and at the University of Wisconsin. can- nibalism can nearly always bs checked by the nit treatment. This consists of increasing the salt content of the mash to about I per cnt mixture. if both grain and ash in being fed, or to 2 per cent if an all-mash ration is used. Feather picking or cannibal- ism will usually stop promptly. but in some cases the high salt feeding may ha e to be continued for three or fo r days. It is im- portsnt to use the high salt feed- ing for only a short time. though it may be repeated at frequent in- tervals. if necessary. Cum'nuous salt feeding is much less effective. An alternative method of giving the salt is to add it to the drink- ing water. for s half-day at s time at the rats of 1 to 2 table- spoonfuis to each gallon of water

' TI-IE GUARDIAN.

Strange But True

I: l'. I. Msaurtbur

One day after looking at some

Juan boats in a picture, I decided

to build I boat myself, float it clown our brook which emptied into the old mill stream, and row it a- bout to the envy of the other youngsters in H19 district.

I blew I would have to do the building out of sight and hearing of gtsnddsd so I chose for my workshop the loft shove me sheep and shed. Up there I would be able to work, rain or shine, and R989 my eyes open for the old mm" 003131186 and goings. Game the day for the modern Noah to begin his ark. with granddad's tool chat under one arm. I climbed DD N) the loft and set about my task without further ado.

DO-YB passed into weeks. "and weeks into months before the ”thlng info finished. what g, bong You couldn't tell the bow from the stem because both ends were f.st and looked exactly alike My bost was eight feet long by three feet wide. by two and n half feet. deep. And the ocrs-well. I never did get the oars shaped beams; the day I started worknr on them the old man's head popped up through the floor hatch like A jack-in-the-box, and the sudden End Unexpected appearance of him gave me the jitters.

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I looked shout for some svenue 0' OOOIDC. as I knew from past ex- nerlonces that trouble lav ahead for me. Just then more of grand- riad came into View and 'I noticed thnt he carried an axe in his hand. I know then that my diip wss docmed. Never would thatmasier. place of mine nose her wav through the water of lulu old mill stream, ”0h. onanddsd-" Tl... 1...; of the sentence died onmvlips. Up went the axe and down it ram" with s heantv smack on the sturdy boot. She shivered and then fell to pieces like "the wonderful one hoss shav."

Tears soranrv in mv eves as I raised a board in the far end of the loft floor and dropped myself down unannounced, among the lenlfled hens.

As I fled in the shelter of cellar I overheard Irrnnddad mark to himself. "More like coffin than n bo-t hv crscky.

Later. I heard his incoherent mutterngs above my head. and I knew that he was unfolding tin- F4-OYY of mother adventure hr-'d had with the black sheep of the family.

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While in the cells-' I thouofht of runnlnoz away and ialning the navy. But when suncer time drezv rear and the appetite peculiar to imuth irrew upon me. I changed my mind and joined the rest of the family at supper. Nothing was said. however about the lost shin nnd the fright-.ned Noah. It w-s Hist another event in granddcdls life and mine and I was thankful that things turned out the way they did.

I never attempted to build an- other host. which was lust as well because most likely she'd have met the same fate as the first one. Even if she hadn't, I would have

Card of Thanks

I wish to thank all the boxhold- ers on my route who so kindly rc- membeied me with gifts at Oh.rlst- mas and e New Year.

Ernie Aflleck . Mt. Stewart RR. 4. Mali Courier

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For the Birthday

If tomorrow is your birthday. your occupational activities should yield exceptionally fine resuiis be- ginning in August. You should be able to consolidate your financial position then with comparative ease. Good fortune. in the form of increased security, is the prom- ised outcome.

Imaginative and creative ideas as under excellent aqaect during the next four months. and you may be offered an exciting oppor- tunity for travel during the same palod. If so. do all in your power to take advantage of it - not only for the sake of the trip itself, but for the new and broadening con- tacts it should bring,

A child born on this day will be talented. imaginative and ver- satile by nature.

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likely drowned the two of us and then this story would never hall! been written. I O O

I can recall. too. the day I climbed onto the bad of grand- dld'a prise winning colt and with- out benefit of saddle or bridle. was taken on the merriest ride of my life round and round the pasture field. Finally the colt came to in sudden stop and I went zooming into Npace. when I came to earth I was standing on my feet. safe and sound, and sll ready for walk-

Luckily for me granddsd never heard of that incident, I! he had. I most ca-tsiniy would have found ll. painful to sit down for the next few dsyl.

Under our large house was I large collsr. with a smaller com- parlment used for storing pre- serves. When the door to this room was closed the interior was dark as hsdes.

This cellar within a ceillar was a "chamber of horrors" for many sxnall fry who came to our home to visit.

"Come," I would say to the un- initiated. "Pherc's something down there I want you to see."

Once I got them into the ore- serve cellar. and closed the door, I'd wsm them to remain perfect- ly quiet while I practiced a bit of

black magic for their entertain- ment. 0 O I The black music consisted of

some sulphur matches and it little salt, which I mixed togeiiher and then rubbed on my face and hands. All itiat remained to com; pdete the deception and create a wild spook-like figure was for in: t!: stretch my mouth in a. wide grin and claw the air with my hands, That did it. Suddenly the cellar was full of screeching, the way I wanted it to be.

"What in the world are you kids doinz down there." came 3 Vol.3. from the room above.

That was the signal for me to open the door of hades and let the llght shine in so that the kids would know it was me and not the "thing" they thouglvt it was,