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Show DAIRY I - HINTS .P-REVENT .-DISEASE OF. CALF Improper Feeding or insanitary Contritions Contri-tions or Both Are Cau60 of Many Ailments. (Prepared by the United States Department Depart-ment of Agriculture.) Most calf ailments are due to Uiy proper feeding or insanitary condy tlons. or both. Keep the calf: out cold rains in winter us much as possible pos-sible and provide a dry, well-beddud stall at nilil. ' Provide .Nature's ton i as exercise, .sunshine, pure air, jibundnnce of fresh water niul a variety of feeds and . . -- ' i -?,.,- ' v . - , , , - i r - V -J- . 1:1 ' : . v ' . f ,$ " It Is Easier to Prevent Calf Disorders Than to Cure Them. there will be, little need for medical attention. U is better to prevent the occurrence., of disease than to be under the necessity of curing it afterward. Observe' the calf at all times.' If It should appear drowsy, feverish, stiff, or sluggish, act quickly. Reduce feed at once, and the disorder may be In large measure prevented.' Keep salt ! before the' calf at all times.' An abundant abun-dant supply of fresh water 'should be available always. ... gqjne of .the commoner, ailments can be treated . by following Instructions which are contained In various bulletins bulle-tins and publications of the United States Department of Agriculture. In case of serious Illness, consult a competent com-petent "veterinarian at once. Do not delay.' |