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Show Important Rules Given for Care of Dairy Cow (Prepmreil ky the United states Department of Agriculture) Some ..pie but . . rules to follow in caring for the dairy cow that Is about to freshen are discussed by J. B. Shepherd, associate dairy husbandryman of the bureau of dairy Industry, in Lenflet No. 10-L, "Care of the Dairy Cow at Calving Time," just Issued by the United States V apartment apart-ment of Agriculture. Proper management at this time, says Mr. Shepherd, means more livlug calves, fewer sick cows, and better chances for a lunger period of greater milk and butterfat production. It Is important that the cow be handled at this time so as to prevei ' Injury, t! ' she receive a feed ration suitable to her condition, and that she be r rer-ly rer-ly cared for at calving time. A small pasture conveniently located makes an ideal calving place in warm weather. weath-er. At other seasons, the best place is in a roomy box stall free from drafts, thoroughly cleaned, disinfected, disinfect-ed, and well bedded with straw, shavings, shav-ings, or other suitable material. It is ill to stanchion fl? heifers with the milking herd for two or three months before th.-y are due to calve. They will be easier to handle later. A copy of the leaflet may be obtained ob-tained by writing to the United States Department of Agriculture, Washing- J ton, D. a ! |
