Show ATTENTION TO HORSES DURING HOT WEATHER efficiency of average farm animal can be increased by observing simple rules that the efficiency of the average farm arm horse can be increased 23 25 per cent by the observance of simple precautions aut ions Is the opinion of dr C IV mccampbell Campbell Ble associate professor of animal husbandry kansas state agricultural college water the horse frequently during lot hot weather advises doctor mccame bell he coeds large quantities of water and frequent fi quent watering will overcome the dr dangers ingers that result from watering freely at long intervals feed regularly a ration uniform both as to kind and as to amount this lessons lessens the danger from colic and ther digestive disturbances eliminate lice worms and flies files for they may decrease the effle lency of the work horse 60 per cent and increase the feed bill 25 per cent clean the collar every time it Is put on the horse and keep its hearing bearing surface hard and smooth sponge off the work horse when he comes in from work especially where the collar and other parts of the har bar ross cs ht left marks sponge out hla big mouth nose and eyes soak his feet thoroughly with cold water but do not turn the hose on his body or legs wash his shoulders every night for a few weeks with cold salt water allow him to stop in the shade for a few minutes whenever possible for 9 a brief rest and a chance to breathe freely and deeply watch the work horse carefully drooping ears unsteadiness of gait short quick breathing and a sudden ceasing to sweat are danger signals demanding prompt attention they mean that the horse is getting too hot and that he must have shade cooler air and rest it if the horse suffers a heat stroke protect him from the sun remove the harness apply cold to the head either cither water waier or lec ice wash out his mouth and and sponge his entire body with cold water groom the work horse thoroughly tills this will save feed and will increase his health vigor and power remember Ee lle member that the horse produces the greatest amount of net power from the feed and care provided when driving it a load at it a moderate gait hence greater and more efficient power and energy can be secured by increasing the load rather than the speed of the work horse |