,,pratts ,,practical ,,pointers ,,on ,,the ,,care ,,of ,,livestock ,,and ,,poultry ,,the ,,pratt ,,food ,,company ,,of ,,canada1 ,limited1 maintains its established position of leadership1 after nearly half a century of business service1 because of the sustained good will of those whom it serves4 ,better products than anyone else could produce1 plus expert1 personal1 whole-hearted service1 built that good will4 ,and retained it through all these years4 ,it was the constant aim and effort of those who founded this business1 and of those who have carried out the founders' work to the present1 to anticipate the needs of the industry1 to co-operate with the individuals in it1 to show their vital interest in the success of their customers4 ,these principles of business practice won the good will that established this company as the authority in its important field4 ,our future success depends upon the continuance of that good will4 ,our appreciation of that fact is your best assurance that in the future the services of this company1 as well as the superiority of its products1 will justify the confidence and good will of the thousands to whom the name of ,pratt is but another name for ,quality and ,service4 ,,profitable ,,livestock ,illustration3 ,farm ,animals ,,introduction ,animal husbandry is the sure foundation of profitable1 permanent agriculture4 ,where many animals are kept and their manure properly cared for and returned to the land1 the soil becomes richer and crop-production steadily increases4 ,and the farmer grows rich with his land4 ,further1 the keeping of live stock distributes the farm labor and the farm income over the entire year4 ,this is true whether meat1 milk or eggs are the money crops4 ,and certainly both factors are worthy of consideration from a straight business standpoint4 ,with labor as valuable as it is at present1 lost time cuts into the profits4 ,and when the income is regular1 not concentrated in a short period or dependent upon the success of a single crop1 the matter of farm finance is much simplified4 ,consider the richest and most desirable agricultural sections of our great land4 ,with very few exceptions1 the best and most valuable farms are those which are heavily stocked with domestic animals4 ,here1 too1 are found the finest farm homes1 the most prosperous and contented farm families4 ,and this fact1 which is so well established that it requires no argument1 plainly shows that animal husbandry pays4 ,in the following pages you will find much valuable information regarding the proper care--in health and sickness--of horses1 cattle1 swine1 sheep and poultry4 ,we trust1 and believe that you will find it most helpful in connection with your work4 ,that it will enable you to be more successful1 earn bigger profits4 ,right at the start we wish to emphasize two facts which are really fundamental and which are recognized by the most successful stock keepers4 ,the first is this3 ,it does not pay to keep scrub stock1 animals which cannot under any conditions give the big returns4 ,the second3 ,no animal1 regardless of breeding1 can do its best work unless it is kept in perfect physical condition4 ,the selection of your animals is up to you4 ,get good ones4 ,than keep them good and make them better4 ,the ,pratt line of stock and poultry preparations1 regulators1 tonics1 disinfectants and remedies1 will help you greatly4 ,made for nearly fifty years by ,america's pioneer concern in this line1 each article is the best of its kind1 each is backed by this square-deal guarantee--,your ,money ,back ,if ,you ,are ,not ,satisfied4 ,,pratt ,,food ,,company ,philadelphia ,chicago ,toronto ,,the ,,pratt ,,guarantee ,your ,money ,back ,if ,,you ,are ,not ,satisfied ,the ,pratt ,food ,company believes in fair play4 ,we desire that our millions of customers shall receive full value for every cent they spend in purchasing our goods4 ,and to that end we spare no expense in making each article in the ,pratt ,line just as good1 just as efficient1 as is humanly possible4 ,more than that1 we wish each customer to be completely satisfied4 ,if for any reason any article bearing the ,pratt trade-mark fails to give such satisfaction1 the full purchase price will be refunded on demand by the dealer who made the sale4 ,you can buy and use ,pratts ,stock and ,poultry ,preparations with fullest confidence because you are protected by ,the ,guarantee ,that ,has ,stood ,for ,nearly ,fifty ,years ,copyright1 #aiai1 by ,pratt ,food ,co4 ,,pratts ,,practical ,,pointers ,,horses ,while the automobile and the tractor are now doing much of the work formerly done by horses1 the horseless era is still far off4 ,a good horse will always be worth good money1 will always be a desirable and profitable member of the farm family4 ,but the undersized no-breed specimen will be even less valuable in the future than in the past4 ,the great demand for horses for army use and the high prices paid by the ,government1 tempted horse breeders and farmers to dispose of the fine specimens which alone met the exacting requirements of army buyers4 ,it will take years to make good this tremendous wastage of horse flesh4 ,but this is a big opportunity for breeders of good horses and we may expect them to make the most of it4 ,prices of really desirable horses are now high4 ,if you have a good one1 take good care of him4 ,protect his health1 lengthen his life4 ,if you must buy1 be sure that you get a sound animal which will serve you long and faithfully4 ,see the horse in his stall4 ,if he has a spavin he will hop on one leg when made to get over1 or jerk it up as he backs out if he is affected with chorea 7,st4 ,vitus' dance74 ,in the latter disease the tail is suddenly raised and quivers when the animal backs out of stall4 ,watch to see if the horse cribs and sucks wind3 also that he is not vicious in the stall4 ,stand him at rest on a level floor before exercise4 ,if he is lame he will rest the sore foot4 ,examine both sides of the horse4 ,the dealer may stand the bad side next to a wall4 ,pick up each foot in turn4 ,suspect something wrong if he wears bar shoes1 special shape shoes1 leather soles or rubber pads4 ,remove all such things and examine carefully before buying4 ,illustration3 ,,percheron ,,horse ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,englewood1 ,colo4 ,i have had many dealings with rundown horses1 both in the draft and hot blood classes1 and ,pratts goods have always brought them out on top4 ,,jas4 ,s4 ,,kinsley1 ,,jr4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,reject for contracted feet1 steep heels1 shrunken frogs and bars1 dropped soles1 corns1 quarter cracks and signs of founder4 ,see that hoof dressing does not cover evidences of un-soundness4 ,following bad attacks of founder the hoof grows out long at the toes1 shows marked grooves and ridges1 is convex at the points of the frogs1 and the horse tends to thrust his forefeet out in front when standing and walks and trots on his heels4 ,ringbones are indicated by hard bony enlargements on the pastern2 side-bones1 by similar enlargements at the quarters just above juncture of horn and hair4 ,examine front of knees for scars indicating results of stumbling and falling4 ,similar scars on the inside of knees and fetlocks indicate objectionable cutting and interfering4 ,shoulders and hips should be smooth1 well covered1 and free from tumors or sores4 ,no sores should be seen on back or top of neck under collar4 ,examine teeth for age and soundness4 ,see that eyes are of like color1 are sound1 and the eyelids whole4 ,the horse should allow one to examine his ears1 and should neither hold them absolutely still nor keep them constantly moving4 ,still ears may indicate deafness2 restless ones1 poor eyesight or nervousness4 ,see that the horse goes sound and does not roar when galloped4 ,give him all the water he will drink before testing for wind4 ,it will bring out the characteristic symptoms of heaves if he has been doped4 ,heaves is indicated by labored bellows-like action of the abdominal muscles when breathing4 ,examine the nostrils1 as sponges or squeezed lemons may have been inserted to hide roaring4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,madison1 ,wis4 ,i think every man that owns horses should have ,pratts ,animal ,regulator on hand4 ,i am a teamster and find it of great benefit to my horses1 whether run down or not4 ,,harry ,e4 ,,burmeister ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,illustration3 ,,clydesdale ,,horse ,a spavined horse starts out lame for a few steps or rods and then goes sound4 ,a lame shoulder causes dragging of the toe and rolling when in motion4 ,a ring-bone causes an extra long step and lameness increases with exercise4 ,stifle lameness causes walking on the heels of shoe and consequent wearing of the iron4 ,hip lameness causes outward rolling of the leg in trotting1 and wasting of the muscles of stifle and hip leads to a characteristic drop4 ,see that the horse's tail is sound1 has not been joined on and is free from sores1 tumors or evidences of recent docking4 ,always remember to back the horse up as well as drive or ride him and see that he is not only sound and gentle but suitable for the special work he will be required to do4 ,illustration3 ,care of the ,horse ,care of the ,horse ,a grown work horse requires daily about one pound of grain 7concentrate7 for each hundred pounds of live weight4 ,of hay he will need a slightly larger amount or about fourteen to eighteen pounds a day1 according to size1 weight1 and character of work done4 ,the idle horse will do well on less grain and more roughage4 ,for a farm horse1 #aj pounds of oats1 #e pounds of corn1 and #c pounds of bran1 divided into three equal feeds1 will make a suitable ration for one day4 ,the corn may be fed at noon to give variety4 ,for the evening meal crushed oats1 bran1 and a few handfuls of cut hay1 wetted and salted1 will be relished4 ,the bulk of the hay should be fed at night1 and but two or three pounds of it at noon1 during hot weather4 ,avoid dusty hay4 ,clover hay is apt to be moldy4 ,it is suitable food for work horses1 or idle drafters1 if sound and not too liberally fed4 ,increase the corn in cold weather4 ,omit it in hot weather entirely4 ,alfalfa is of high feeding value1 but if moldy1 or fed as a well-nigh exclusive ration1 is apt to affect the kidneys injuriously4 ,it is deemed unsafe food for stallions1 as it is said to induce impotence or sterility4 ,horses should drink before they eat1 unless they have ready access to fresh water4 ,it is best to allow drinking water often in small quantities1 even if the horse is hot4 ,so used it will not hurt him4 ,the horse's stomach holds three and one-half gallons4 ,water flows through the stomach along seventy or more feet of small intestine1 into the waterbag4 ,hay is not digested to any extent in the stomach4 ,that organ cares for the concentrated food4 ,theoretically1 a horse should drink first1 then eat hay1 then grain4 ,practically no great amount of water should be taken just after a meal as it tends to flush undigested food out of the stomach2 nor should it be given soon after a meal4 ,all stables1 pens1 out houses1 poultry houses and yards should be regularly disinfected every week2 nothing better can be used than ,pratts ,dip and ,disinfectant4 ,this preparation is entirely free from all dangerous substances1 arsenic1 mercury1 etc41 but full of medicinal qualities and properties which make it most effective without the dangerous results which are experienced with many other preparations1 such as carbolic acid1 etc4 ,it kills disease germs and prevents contagious diseases from spreading4 ,farm horses do not need blanketing in the stable under ordinary circumstances4 ,a thin sheet in the stable keeps off flies and dust and is necessary4 ,pratts ,fly ,chaser is a proved and safe fly repellant4 ,it does not gum the hair4 ,its efficiency is unequalled4 ,if a horse sweats under the blanket1 uncover his rear parts4 ,always tuck the blanket about a horse's chest when standing on the street in inclement weather or when cooling off4 ,rubber loin covers1 used on carriage horses in wet weather1 should be perforated4 ,in the spring1 the amount of ,pratts ,animal ,regulator given should be somewhat increased4 ,this will put the horse into condition in much less time1 and be of great assistance in helping to shed readily4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,winthrop1 ,n4,y4 ,i have used ,pratts ,animal ,regulator for the past three years and have found it very successful with both horses and hogs4 ,,thos4 ,j4 ,o',,donnell4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ---------------------------------------- --------------------------------- ,,insure ,,live ,,stock ,,health ,,and ,,vigor ,don't permit your hard-working1 heavy-producing or fast-growing animals to become run-down and out of condition4 ,it's much easier and less expensive to keep them right than to restore them to perfect health4 ,the regular use of ,pratts ,animal ,regulator absolutely insures health and vigor in live stock of all kinds4 ,it keeps healthy animals in the pink of condition2 it quickly puts half-sick1 unprofitable stock in the money-making class4 ,pratts ,animal ,regulator1 ,america's original guaranteed ,stock ,tonic and ,conditioner1 is not a food4 ,it is a combination of roots1 herbs1 spices and medicines which sharpen appetite and improves digestion1 regulates the bowels1 makes rich1 red blood1 and naturally invigorates the organs of production4 ,it promotes growth1 improves health and strength1 increases production4 ,and all at very little cost4 ,packed in handy cartons1 pails and boxes4 ,the larger sizes are more economical4 ,illustration3 ,pratts ,animal ,regulator ,,if ,,disease ,,appears1 ,,cure ,,it ,,quick ,early treatment is most necessary4 ,do not let the disorder become firmly seated before you attack it4 ,keep these ,pratts ,remedies on hand and use them at once if needed4 ,delay may mean the loss of a valuable animal4 ,,pratts ,,colic ,,remedy ,a quick certain cure for colic and acute indigestion in horses4 ,has a record of #iih cures out of #a1jjj cases4 ,keep a bottle in each wagon and in your stable4 ,,pratts ,,distemper and ,,pink ,,eye ,,remedy ,it goes direct to the cause of the disease1 purifies the blood1 prevents weakening of the internal organs caused by impure blood or poisoned by absorbing the impure matter from the abscesses4 ,,pratts ,,healing ,,ointment ,a splendid antiseptic ointment for man or beast4 ,keep a box on hand for cuts1 burns1 sores1 scratches1 eczema1 galls1 etc4 ,,pratts ,,worm ,,powder is a special preparation for the destruction of all kinds of worms in horses1 cows1 hogs and sheep4 ,it is purely vegetable and is unquestionably the quickest1 surest and most thorough worm destroyer procurable4 ,,pratts ,,liniment ,for man or beast4 ,the best thing in the world for lameness1 sprains1 bruises1 thrush1 kicks1 shoe boils1 etc4 ,a bottle should be kept in every medicine chest4 ,,pratts ,,heave ,,remedy ,a positive guaranteed remedy for heaves1 coughs and colds4 ,it cures coughs and colds by strengthening the digestive and respiratory organs1 and counteracts the inflammation and irritation4 ,try a box on your heavy horse4 ,,pratts ,,healing ,,powder ,a guaranteed remedy for harness galls1 sores1 grease heel1 bleeding ulcers1 etc4 ,it will arrest hemorrhage and check blood flow4 ,dirt and dust cannot get into wounds1 as the ,powder forms a coating over them4 ,,pratts ,,fly ,,chaser ,gives comfort to ,horses and ,cows4 ,insures more milk and prevents annoyance at milking time to both the milker and the cow4 ,guaranteed to satisfy4 ,sold by #fj1jjj ,pratts dealers4 ,there is one near you4 ,,your ,,money ,,back ,,if ,,you ,,are ,,not ,,satisfied ---------------------------------------- --------------------------------- ,always go to a horseshoer who thoroughly understands the anatomy of the horse's foot4 ,illustration3 ,,morgan ,,horse ,the hoof is not an insensitive mass of horn1 to be cut1 rasped1 burned1 nail-pierced1 and hammered without causing pain or injury4 ,it is a thin mass of horn overlying and intimately attached to a sensitive1 blood and nerve-endowed tissue called the quick which is capable of suffering excruciating agony4 ,the slices should be made to fit the hoof and need to be reset once a month4 ,the permanent teeth are forty--twenty-four grinders1 twelve front teeth and four tusks1 except in mares1 which seldom have tusks4 ,the age of a horse can be told more or less accurately by the teeth4 ,the teeth are liable to disease and should be closely watched4 ,bad teeth are often an unsuspected cause of indigestion1 loss of condition1 bad coat1 slobbering and other troubles which puzzle the owner4 ,horses very often have decayed teeth1 and suffer with toothache4 ,these teeth should be removed4 ,horse ,diseases ,if horses and cattle were left free to roam as ,nature intended1 many of their present-day ailments would be unknown4 ,man has taken these animals from ,nature's broad garden1 and confined them to the narrow limits of stable and stall4 ,no longer can they seek out and instinctively find just those roots1 herbs1 seeds1 and barks which their systems demand4 ,this explains why ,pratts ,animal ,regulator has been used by successful horsemen for nearly a half century1 as it is largely composed of these same vegetable ingredients from ,nature's garden4 ,merit and quality count1 and while hosts of imitators have sprung up1 none have ever come near equalling our product4 ,pratts ,animal ,regulator restores to the animals their natural constitutions and functions1 supplying just that which they formerly had1 but now lack4 ,while not a cure for every disease1 it is a positive preventive of the most common disorders4 ,it aids digestion and insures the animal receiving full benefit of its food2 purifies the blood and keeps the bowels free and regular4 ,after you have accomplished these three things1 you need not fear disease in the shape of colic1 bloat1 heaves1 hide-bound1 distemper1 constipation1 worms1 and the like4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,i shall be pleased to recommend ,pratts ,animal ,regulator always1 as my horse has gained in strength and weight and is looking fine1 always having a glossy coat4 ,he works hard every day in the dray business4 ,h4,g4 ,,amerine4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,barb-,wire ,cuts ,clean with soap and water1 and apply ,pratts ,healing ,ointment or ,pratts ,healing ,powder4 ,these remedies heal naturally and leave no dangerous scar4 ,colds ,symptoms4--,a dull appearance of the horse1 rough coat2 the body will be hot in parts and cold in others2 running of the eyes and a discharge from the nose4 ,treatment4--,keep the horse warm and free from draughts2 use nose bag and give ,pratts ,heave1 ,cough and ,cold ,remedy according to directions4 ,it never fails4 ,give nourishing feed and bran mashes and ,pratts ,animal ,regulator daily4 ,colic ,common causes of colic are sudden changes of food2 feeding too much or too seldom2 feeding when the horse is hot and tired2 watering or working too soon after a meal2 feeding new oats1 or new hay1 or grass2 or1 in short1 anything that is apt to derange digestion4 ,there are various forms of colic4 ,in cramp 7spasmodic7 colic1 pains come and go and the horse rolls violently and fearlessly4 ,in wind 7flatulent7 colic there is bloating of the right flank and the horse lies down1 rolls without violence1 breathes with difficulty1 paws1 looks around at his sides and finds no relief4 ,in bloat of the stomach1 gas and fluid gush back and forth from the stomach to the throat2 flanks may not show bloat2 pain is steady but not violent2 horse sweats2 nostrils flap2 pulse is fast and weak2 countenance is haggard and anxious4 ,in enteritis 7inflammation of the bowels7 pain is constant and severe2 the horse makes frequent attempts to lie down but is afraid to do so2 pulse and temperature run high2 membranes of eyelids1 nostrils1 and mouth are red2 bowels and bladder do not act2 horse may walk persistently in a circle4 ,in impaction of the bowels1 pains are comparatively mild or fugitive2 horse is restless1 paws often1 strains and passes no manure1 or only a few balls covered with slime and streaks of white mucus4 ,in gut-tie1 hernia1 and other absolute stoppage of the bowels1 symptoms of enteritis are common and the horse may1 when down1 strain and then sit on his haunches4 ,the latter condition1 and enteritis1 usually prove fatal4 ,wind colic may need prompt use of the trocar and cannula to puncture high up in the right flank for liberation of gas4 ,in impaction1 raw linseed oil should be freely given in repeated doses of one pint1 and rectal injections of soapy warm water and glycerine will help4 ,no irritants should be inserted in the vagina or sheath in any form of colic4 ,stoppage of urine is a result of pain1 not the cause of colic4 ,the urine will come when the pain subsides4 ,a good all-around colic remedy will be found in ,pratts ,veterinary ,colic ,remedy4 ,it is compounded from the prescription of a qualified veterinarian and has a record of curing #iih cases out of #a1jjj treated4 ,constipation ,all horses should be given a warm bran mash weekly and ,pratts ,animal ,regulator daily1 and constipation will be unknown4 ,constipation is often the cause of hide bound1 rough coat and loss of flesh4 ,give a good physic of linseed oil1 aloes or cantor oil1 and use the ,regulator mentioned above4 ,coughs ,cause4--,chronic coughs are the result of distemper1 sore throat1 a neglected cold1 catarrh or dusty hay1 and frequently turn into heaves1 bronchitis1 etc4 ,treatment4--,give only the best and most nourishing foods1 dampened4 ,keep horse warm1 and blanketed in a well ventilated stable4 ,if there is a swelling of the throat it should be blistered with ,pratts ,liniment1 or ,pratts ,spavin ,paste--,a ,blister4 ,use ,pratts ,heave1 ,cough and ,cold ,remedy according to directions4 ,diarrhoea ,symptoms4--,at first it resembles colic1 and will be followed by violent diarrhoea2 the discharge soon becomes merely discolored water and smells bad2 the horse is very thirsty1 the pulse thick and feeble1 the heart skips its beats1 the position of the horse is something like colic1 and he sweats freely4 ,cause4--,from diseased condition of teeth1 eating rich1 juicy food1 drinking impure water or from overdose of physic4 ,treatment4--,if the diarrhoea is severe1 call a veterinarian4 ,during and after recovery pay attention to the food4 ,avoid bran mashes4 ,much depends on the care at this time1 and the constant using of ,pratts ,animal ,regulator1 with all feed1 during his recovery4 ,feed lightly for first two or three days4 ,distemper ,distemper and ,pink ,eye are closely related and one is often mistaken for the other4 ,it usually affects colts between the ages of three and five years4 ,if a horse is once afflicted it is immune from a second attack4 ,the feature of distemper is the swelling under the jaw1 the size indicating the severity of the case4 ,the animal is dull2 the head has a poked-out appearance2 coughs2 no appetite2 feet are cold2 saliva runs from its mouth2 has catarrhal symptoms and difficulty in swallowing2 the name strangles is often applied to it4 ,when this swelling forms on the lungs1 liver1 etc41 the case is aggravated and difficult to cure4 ,distemper is contagious4 ,it may occur at any time1 but is most prevalent from ,september to ,april4 ,pratts ,distemper and ,pink ,eye ,remedy will positively relieve the disease at once4 ,blanket the horse and keep in a well-ventilated stable1 free from draughts4 ,give cold water frequently in small quantities and feed with whatever he will eat4 ,when an abscess forms on the outside and becomes soft1 it should be opened and the soft parts surrounding it poulticed so that there will be no bunch left after it heals4 ,disinfect stable with ,pratts ,dip and ,disinfectant4 ,founder or ,laminitis ,symptoms4--,an inflammation of the entire foot which causes such intense pain that the animal cannot stand4 ,the pulse is strong1 thick and throbbing1 and the horse lies down with legs stretched out4 ,cause4--,over-exertion1 or after-effects from chilling1 inflammation of the lungs1 bowels or mucous membrane of the bronchial tubes1 etc4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,frankford1 ,pa4 ,i doctored a very lame horse with ,pratts ,liniment after trying other treatment for months4 ,in a couple of days the lameness left and we used him every day till he died of old age4 ,,arthur ,c4 ,,shimel ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,treatment4--,remove the shoe1 and soak the feet in warm water for six or eight hours and repeat in two or three days4 ,also apply ,pratts ,peerless ,hoof ,ointment at night all over the bottom of the foot and to all parts of the frog and at top of hoof joining the hair1 and cover the entire wall of the foot4 ,the horse should stand on a deep1 soft bed4 ,cover with blankets4 ,feed bran mashes1 vegetables and hay2 no grain4 ,use wide-webbed shoes two weeks after recovery4 ,heaves ,the symptoms of this disease are chronic1 spasmodic cough and simultaneous passage of gas from the rectum2 double bellowslike action of the abdominal muscles in breathing2 harsh staring coat2 hide-bound skin2 weakness1 and ill-health in general4 ,over-burdening of the stomach with coarse1 bulky1 dusty1 or woody hay or other roughage1 and working the horse immediately after such a meal induces heaves4 ,the horse that has inherited a gluttonous appetite is especially subject to the disease4 ,probably the most effective remedy for this disease is ,pratts ,heave ,remedy4 ,in addition to using the ,remedy as directed1 we would suggest wetting all food with lime water1 feeding wet oat straw in winter and grass in summer in preference to hay2 allowing double the customary rest period after meals and keeping the bowels freely open by feeding bran mashes containing raw linseed oil or flaxseed meal4 ,itch ,this is the name given to mange1 eczema and other skin diseases4 ,it is usually prevalent in summer and from a small beginning on an animal1 will rapidly spread all over the body4 ,treatment4--,wash the parts thoroughly with a solution of one part of ,pratts ,disinfectant to #bj parts water4 ,let it dry and then apply ,pratts ,healing ,ointment or ,healing ,powder two or three times a day4 ,lice ,sprinkle ,pratts ,disinfectant on an old blanket and tie it around the animal for two or three hours4 ,this will quickly kill all vermin4 ,spray lightly upon the legs and such places that the blanket will not cover4 ,then spray thoroughly the stable and all poultry houses near with the ,disinfectant1 according to directions4 ,give ,pratts ,animal ,regulator to build up the animals that have been affected4 ,puncture and ,wounds in the ,foot ,in all cases1 the opening or puncture in the hoof must be made larger1 so as to give free vent for the matter which is sure to form4 ,if this is not done1 quittor will follow4 ,then dress with ,pratts ,peerless ,hoof ,ointment4 ,while working the horse1 a pledget of tow1 covered with ,pratts ,peerless ,hoof ,ointment1 may be placed in and over the puncture and confined2 but it must not be allowed to remain after the horse returns to the stable4 ,soak the feet for eight or ten hours a day for two or three days in a #e solution of ,pratts ,disinfectant and apply the ,ointment4 ,horse will not have proud flesh when this remedy is used4 ,quarter ,cracks ,cut top of hoof above the crack deep enough to draw blood4 ,soak foot in hot water1 apply ,pratts ,peerless ,hoof ,ointment and cover with oakum4 ,pare out sole and open heel--blacksmith must use care in expanding4 ,apply ,pratts ,peerless ,hoof ,ointment daily to the coronet and frogs--this is very important4 ,use bar shoe4 ,thin ,flesh ,animal needs a good tonic4 ,use ,pratts ,animal ,regulator daily with the feed according to directions4 ,this is a regulator1 tonic and digestive and so works upon the blood1 liver1 bowels and digestive organs that the animal is quickly built up1 and is given strength1 health and flesh4 ,thrush ,symptoms4--,shown by a foul discharge issuing from the cleft of the foot1 and usually attended with decay of the horn and a vile odor4 ,the foot is hot and hard4 ,cause4--,in the fore feet1 it is generally the result of navicular disease or contraction of the feet4 ,in the hind feet it is entirely caused by filthy stables1 allowing the feet to stand in decaying manure4 ,treatment4--,have absolute cleanliness in the stable and stalls1 disinfecting with ,pratts ,disinfectant4 ,wash the foot thoroughly with soap and water1 and cut away all diseased and ragged parts as well as the white1 powdery decayed horn and substance1 even if the flesh is exposed and the frog much reduced4 ,then pour ,pratts ,liniment over the affected parts4 ,dress daily until cured4 ,another excellent remedy is to wash out diseased portion of hoof with one part ,pratts ,disinfectant and #bj parts of water three times a day4 ,worms ,horses take in worm eggs on pasture1 in hay1 and in drinking water from contaminated troughs or ponds4 ,marsh or swale hay is particularly liable to infest with worms4 ,avoid sources of worms4 ,cleanliness is imperative4 ,cut down feed one-half1 mix bran with feed and dampen it4 ,give one dose of ,pratts ,specially ,prepared ,worm ,powder with the feed twice a day for four days4 ,after fourth day give large1 soft1 well-scalded bran mash to loosen bowels freely4 ,repeat the bran mashes if necessary1 as the bowels must be moved freely4 ,should the horse refuse to eat the bran mash1 it will be necessary to give him a dose of ,glauber's salts1 or some other purge to loosen the bowels4 ,pin ,worms4--,sometimes pin worms remain just inside the rectum1 and are very hard and stubborn to cure4 ,in cases of this kind1 if the desired result is not obtained by feeding ,pratts ,worm ,powder1 dissolve one of the powders in a quart of water and inject in the rectum4 ,repeat this once a day in the evening1 and continue for four or five days4 ,do not fail in this case1 as in all other cases of worms1 to feed bran mashes until the bowels are freely moved1 and should the horse refuse the bran mash or should it fail to move the bowels1 give the horse a dose of ,glauber's salts4 ,pratts ,worm ,powder is a special preparation for the destruction of all kinds of worms in horses1 hogs1 and sheep4 ,it is purely vegetable1 has a strong tonic effect that builds up and helps the animal to regain strength1 and is the quickest and most thorough worm destroyer on the market4 ---------------------------------------- --------------------- ,every ,,pratt ,,preparation is sold with a positive and absolute ,,guarantee--,your ,money ,back ,if ,you ,are ,not ,satisfied4 ---------------------------------------- --------------------- ,illustration3 ,care of ,cows ,,cattle ,cows will bring large or small profits in proportion to the care they receive4 ,if properly housed1 properly fed1 properly bred1 and properly protected against disease they will fully repay the little extra attention required4 ,strive intelligently to secure the greatest possible regular production4 ,keep a sharp lookout for unfavorable symptoms and be prompt in finding a cause for poor condition and remedying it4 ,cows kept in perfect health are the least expense1 least trouble1 and the greatest profit-earners4 ,you do not need to be a veterinarian to know that the health of a cow depends on a good healthy appetite with complete digestion and perfect assimilation of the daily ration4 ,that is just plain common sense4 ,no cow which is not a big eater can be profitable4 ,but appetite is not of itself sufficient to make a cow a money maker4 ,there must be sound digestion4 ,once establish and maintain good digestion1 food performs its natural functions4 ,bodily waste is repaired4 ,strength and growth are noticed and the cow gives the utmost possible amount of milk4 ,see then1 that your cows have hearty1 healthy appetites and good digestion4 ,good digestion does not always follow a large appetite4 ,a cow giving only a few quarts of milk a day will often eat as much as one giving gallons4 ,she requires the same amount of care and attention4 ,the trouble is that she does not have good digestion to convert food into milk4 ,of course there are cows which will always be small milkers1 but there are many many more cows which can be made to give substantial1 paying increase of milk production if proper attention is given them4 ,perhaps there are such cows in your herd4 ,without your even realizing it1 they are out of condition4 ,a little help and they would give enough more milk to pay you a satisfactory profit4 ,this help can easily be given4 ,your own dealer has it4 ,we mean ,pratts ,cow ,remedy1 for cows only4 ,we all know how1 when we are well1 the sight or smell of pleasant tasting food1 makes the mouth water4 ,this is literally true because the digestive glands of the mouth and stomach pour out their secretions and are ready to begin digesting the food4 ,when1 however1 the nerves fail to send their messages to the glands or the glands fail to respond1 we have a diseased condition and we take medicine to assist in recovery4 ,thus the sensation known as appetite is really at the basis of sound health4 ,without it1 it is doubtful if animals would eat enough to supply their bodily needs4 ,the mere forcing of food into the stomach would avail little4 ,there must be desire for food1 and restoring the appetite is the first step in bringing the health back4 ,in other words an appetizer is often required to induce us to eat4 ,then thorough digestion builds up bodily strength4 ,pratts ,cow ,remedy does all this for the cow1 assisting ,nature in bringing up the appetite1 stimulating digestion1 restoring and maintaining health4 ,cattle is generally divided into dairy1 beef and dual purpose breeds4 ,the names signify the advantages claimed for them4 ,in the dairy breeds1 the ,holstein1 ,jersey1 ,guernseys1 ,french ,canadian and ,ayrshire are leaders4 ,shorthorns1 ,herefords1 ,polled ,durhams are the best-known beef breeds4 ,while among the dual purpose breeds1 ,milking ,shorthorns1 ,red ,polls1 ,brown ,swiss and ,devons have many admirers4 ,the indications when selecting dairy females1 and important in the order given1 are3 7#a7 ,much length or depth in the barrel or coupling1 indicating a large possible consumption and utilization of food4 7#b7 ,refinement of form1 as evidenced more particularly in the head1 neck1 withers1 thighs1 and limbs4 7#c7 ,good development of udder and milk veins4 7#d7 ,constitution1 as indicated by a capacious chest1 much width through the heart1 a broad loin1 a full1 clear eye1 and an active carriage4 7#e7 ,downward and yet outward spring and open-spaced ribs1 covered with a soft1 pliable and elastic skin4 ,the essential indications of correct form in beef cattle are3 7#a7 ,a compact form wide and deep throughout1 and but moderately long in the coupling4 7#b7 ,a good back1 wide from neck to tail1 well fleshed1 and straight4 7#c7 ,a good front quarter1 wide1 deep1 and full4 7#d7 ,a good hind quarter1 long1 wide1 and deep4 7#e7 ,good handling qualities1 as indicated in elastic flesh and pliant skin4 ,illustration3 ,,guernsey ,,cow ,the important indications of good form in dual females are3 7#a7 ,medium to large size for the breed or grade4 7#b7 ,good length and depth in the coupling4 7#c7 ,good development of udder and milk veins4 7#d7 ,good constitution1 as indicated by good width through the heart4 7#e7 ,head and neck inclining to long and fine4 7#f7 ,ribs of medium spring1 open spaced1 and covered with a good handling skin4 ,the dual types have an absence of extreme development in the direction of either the dairy or the beef form4 ,in males selected for breeding1 the evidences of masculinity should be markedly present4 ,these include increased strength as shown in the head1 neck1 breast1 shoulders1 back and limbs4 ,the advantage of having pure blood stock over scrubs is apparent4 ,for those1 however1 who want something better than scrubstock and cannot pay the high price which pure blood commands1 the ownership of grade cattle offers a satisfactory solution of the problem4 ,grading consists in mating thoroughbred sires with common females and with the female progeny for a number of generations4 ,where the work is wisely done by the use of good sires1 accompanied by the rejection of all inferior animals for future breeding1 the progeny of beef sires may be brought up to the level of the pure breed for beef making from which the sires have been selected in four generations4 ,to bring milking qualities up to the level may call for one or two more generations of such breeding4 ,not only do these grade animals answer almost equally well1 with pure breeds1 but they may be bought for much less4 ,if cows are to produce a maximum return in milk1 they must be kept in comfort4 ,in winter they are usually tied in the stall4 ,the light should be ample and the ventilation thorough4 ,lack of proper ventilation causes the spread of tuberculosis in cattle4 ,cows must be allowed exercise1 even in winter4 ,they should be allowed to go out daily for an hour or more into a sheltered yard1 save on days when the weather is extreme2 or1 better still1 be given the liberty of a closed and well-ventilated shed during a portion of the day4 ,it should be supplied with a fodder rack4 ,in summer1 cows in milk must be protected from storms1 from excessive sunshine1 and from flies1 as far as this may be practicable4 ,pratts ,fly ,chaser is unequalled as a fly repellant4 ,it is perfectly safe to use1 does not injure or gum the hair1 and is economical4 ,a light spray is both lasting and effective4 ,cows in milk should be driven gently4 ,the pasture should not be too distant from the stable1 and driving during the heat of the day should be avoided4 ,the quality of milk is easily injured by coming in direct contact with foreign substances or by imbibing odors4 ,the milk must be drawn from clean udders1 with clean hands1 into clean pails1 and amid clean surroundings4 ,the stables must have attention4 ,the udder and teats should be wiped off by using a damp cloth4 ,milking should be done with dry hands into metal pails1 kept clean by scalding4 ,milking before feeding prevents dust particles from getting into the milk4 ,noxious odors are kept down by the prompt removal of droppings and by strewing sand1 plaster1 rock phosphate1 or dry earth in the manure gutters4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,elderton1 ,pa4 ,i have used ,pratts ,cow ,remedy with best results4 ,i fully believe it cannot be surpassed for increasing the flow of milk4 ,,jas4 ,,young4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,unless milking is done at stated times1 and by the same person1 there will be a loss in the production4 ,when milking is delayed1 a decreased flow is noticeable the following morning4 ,when a change of milkers is made1 some cows resent it by withholding a part of the milk4 ,it is not easy to dry some dairy cows prior to the birth of the next calf1 and yet1 as a rule1 it ought to be done4 ,when they are to be dried the process should begin by milking them once a day and putting them on dry food4 ,the food may also be reduced somewhat in quantity4 ,later the milk is taken out at intervals which constantly increase in length until the cow is dry4 ,the udder should be carefully watched during the later stages of the drying process4 ,where suitable pasture may be obtained1 it is usually a cheaper source of food for cows than soiling food or cured fodders1 as the element of labor in giving the food is largely eliminated4 ,the best pastures1 viewed from the standpoint of production1 are those grown on lands that may be irrigated during the season of growth4 ,these consist of clover and certain grasses4 ,permanent pastures which are grown on moist land1 and which contain a number of grasses1 are usually satisfactory1 but the nature of the pasture must1 of course1 be largely determined by the attendant conditions4 ,blue grass pastures are excellent while succulent and abundant1 but in midsummer they lose their succulence for weeks in succession4 ,brouer grass is a favorite pasture in northwestern areas1 and ,bermuda grass in the ,south4 ,in the ,eastern and ,central ,states1 the most suitable pastures are made up of blue grass1 timothy1 and orchard grass1 and of the common red1 white and alsike clovers4 ,there is more or less of hazard to cows when grazing on alfalfa--liability to bloating1 which may result fatally4 ,likewise second growth sorghum or the second growth of the non-saccharine sorghums is full of hazard1 especially in dry seasons when it has become stunted in growth4 ,nor should rape and rye be grazed1 save for a short time after the cows have been milked1 lest they give a taint to the milk4 ,the change from winter rations to grazing should never be suddenly made1 or purging caused by the fresh grass will lead to loss in weight and loss of milk1 though at first there will probably be an advance in the same4 ,the change may be made in outline as follows3 7#a7 ,the cows will not be turned out until after the food given in the morning has been sufficiently consumed4 7#b7 ,they will be kept out an hour1 or two the first day1 and the time increased4 7#c7 ,the time called for to effect the change should never be less than one week or more than three4 7#d7 ,as soon as the change begins1 the reduction in succulent food1 ensilage1 and field roots should also begin4 7#e7 ,the dry fodder should be continued morning and evening as long as the cows will take it4 ,illustration3 ,,ayrshire ,,cow 7#f7 ,there should be some reduction and it may be modification in the grain for a short time4 ,after turning out a full supply may be necessary4 ,should the pasture be composed mainly of grasses1 food rich in protein1 as wheat bran1 should be fed1 but if it is composed mainly of clover1 then more carbonaceous grain1 as corn1 should be fed4 ,when pasture is succulent and abundant1 it is a disputed point as to whether it will pay to feed meal of any kind in addition4 ,the following conclusion in regard to this question would seem safe3 ,when cows are fed grain on pastures succulent and abundant1 the tendency is to increase the yield in the milk and also to increase flesh4 ,the quality of the milk is not materially influenced4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,millsboro1 ,del4 ,pratts ,cow ,remedy was fed to the cow from the receipt of ,remedy until the calf was eight weeks old and the calf weighed #bcd pounds and was acknowledged unanimously to be the nicest calf that was ever shipped from this depot4 ,w4,r4 ,,atkins4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,some saving is effected in the grazing1 and the resultant fertilizer from the grain fed has a tangible value4 ,it is certain1 therefore1 that full value will be obtained for a small grain ration thus fed4 ,illustration3 ,,pratts ,,practical ,,pointers ---------------------------------------- -------------------------------- ,,get ,,more ,,milk ,,money ,help your cows1 every one1 to give the largest possible amount of milk and to produce big1 strong1 husky calves each season4 ,the extra pounds of milk1 the extra value of the calves are all clear profit4 ,illustration3 ,pratts ,cow ,remedy ,it costs as much to house and care for and nearly as much to feed a poor producer as a good one4 ,the first may be kept at a loss4 ,the latter is a sure profit-payer4 ,the difference is generally merely a matter of physical condition4 ,and this you can control4 ,pratts ,cow ,remedy makes cows healthy and productive4 ,it is not a food--it is all medicine1 preventive and curative4 ,it is absolutely safe to use because free from arsenic1 antimony and other dangerous ingredients4 ,,pratts ,,cow ,,remedy is nature's able assistant4 ,it not only improves appetite and assists digestion1 increases milk yield and percentage of butter fat1 but in large measure prevents and overcomes such disorders as barrenness and abortion1 garget1 milk fever1 scours1 indigestion1 liver and kidney troubles4 ,the reason is plain when you know the ingredients4 ,here they are--gentian root1 ,epsom salts1 capsicum1 oxide of iron1 fenugreek1 nux vomica1 ginger root1 charcoal1 soda1 salt4 ,all of superior quality and properly proportioned and combined4 ,you may think your cows are doing their best when they are not4 ,now find out4 ,secure a supply of the original and genuine ,pratts ,cow ,remedy4 ,use it and watch results4 ,you will be astonished and delighted4 ,but if for any reason you are not-- ,,your ,,money ,,back ,,if ,,you ,,are ,,not ,,satisfied ---------------------------------------- -------------------------------- ,illustration3 ,,pratts ,,practical ,,pointers ,as soon as the supply of pasture becomes insufficient in quantity or lacking in succulence1 it should be supplemented with food cut and fed in the green form1 as winter rye1 oats and peas1 and oats and vetches grown together1 millet in several varieties1 grasses1 perennial and ,italian rye1 especially the latter1 alfalfa1 the medium red1 the mammoth1 alsike and crimson clovers1 corn of many varieties1 and the sorghums4 ,alfalfa1 where it can be freely grown1 is king among soiling foods4 ,peas and oats grown together are excellent1 the bulk being peas4 ,corn is more commonly used1 and in some sections sweet sorghum is given an important place4 ,the aim should be to grow soiling foods that will be ready for feeding in that succession that will provide food through all the summer and autumn4 ,soiling furnished by grains1 grasses1 and clovers are usually fed in the stables or feed yards1 and corn and sorghum are usually strewn over the pastures1 as much as is needed from day to day4 ,where much soiling food is wanted from year to year1 it would seem safe to say that it can be most cheaply supplied in the form of silage4 ,even when grass is abundant1 cows will eat with avidity more or less of ensilage well made4 ,they should not be fed in winter more than #be pounds per animal per day1 but the quantity needed is determined largely by the condition of the pastures4 ,because of the less quantity of the silage called for in summer1 the silo that contains the silage should be of less diameter than the silo that holds food for winter use1 otherwise the exposed silage will dry out too much between the times of feeding it4 ,in autumn soiling foods may be fed with profit that are possessed of less succulence than would suffice at an earlier period1 as in the autumn the pastures are usually more succulent than in the summer4 ,corn may be fed at such a time with much advantage from the shock1 and sorghum that has been harvested may likewise be fed from the shock or from the cocks4 ,pumpkins may be thrown into the pasture and broken when fed4 ,viewed from the standpoint of milk production1 the legumes 7clover1 cow peas1 soy beans1 etc47 must be assigned first rank4 ,after these come grain fodders1 corn and sorghum fodders1 and fodders from grasses1 suitable in the order named4 ,lowest of all is straw furnished by the small cereals4 ,fodders when fed are not restricted in quantity as concentrates are4 ,among legumes1 hay furnished by alfalfa1 any of the clovers1 cow peas1 soy beans and vetches1 is excellent for producing milk when these are cut at the proper stage and properly cured4 ,alfalfa should be cut for such feeding when only a small per cent4 of blooms have been formed1 clovers when in full bloom1 and cow peas1 soy beans1 and vetches when the first forward pods are filling4 ,proper curing means by the aid of wind stirring through the mass rather than sun bleaching it4 ,when good leguminous fodders are fed1 from #cc to #ej per cent4 less grain will suffice than would be called for when non-leguminous fodders only are fed4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,leavenworth1 ,kansas4 ,when two veterinarians had given up a cow to die1 ,i gave her ,pratts ,animal ,regulator with the result that she was on her feed in about a week4 ,i am a constant user of ,pratt ,products4 ,j4,d4 ,,watson4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,fodder may usually be cheaply furnished from corn and sorghum1 when grown so that the stalks are fine and leafy1 and if cut when nearing completed maturity and well cured4 ,such food is excellent for milk production when fed with suitable adjuncts1 even though the fodder is grown so thickly that nubbins do not form4 ,the aim should be to feed the sorghums in the autumn and early winter and the corn so that it may be supplemented by other hay when the winter is past1 as later than the time specified these foods deteriorate4 ,illustration3 ,,jersey ,,cow ,rye and wheat straw are of little use in making milk1 oat straw is better1 and good bright pea straw is still more valuable4 ,when fodder is scarce1 these may be fed to advantage if run through a cutting box and mixed with cut hay4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,thomaston1 ,ga4 ,since ,i started feeding her ,pratts ,cow ,remedy1 my cow has shown an increase in her daily flow of milk of over one gallon and is now in better condition than she has ever been4 ,i give all the credit for this remarkable improvement to ,pratts ,cow remedy4 ,o4,w4 ,,jones4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,the necessity for feeding succulent food in some form where maximum milk yields are to be attained has come to be recognized by all dairy-men4 ,the plants that furnish succulence in winter are corn in all its varieties1 field roots of certain kinds1 and the sorghums4 ,corn and sorghum to furnish the necessary succulence must be ensiled4 ,corn ensilage is without a rival in providing winter succulence for cows4 ,field roots furnish succulence that1 pound for pound1 is more valuable than corn1 because of the more favorable influence which it exerts on the digestion4 ,but roots cost more to grow than corn4 ,rutabagas and turnips will give the milk an offensive taint if fed freely at any other time than just after the milk has been withdrawn1 but that is not true of mangel wurtzel1 sugar beets1 or carrots4 ,the necessity for giving grain feed containing high percentage of digestible matter 7known as concentrates7 to dairy cows is based on the inability of the cow to consume and digest enough coarse fodders to result in maximum production1 even though the fodders should be in balance as to their constituents4 ,concentrates are purchased or home grown4 ,it matters not from which source they are obtained1 but the values of those purchased are becoming so high as to force upon dairy-men the necessity of growing them at home as far as this may be practicable1 and of insuring sound digestion by giving some such tonic and appetizer as ,pratts ,cow ,remedy4 ,this splendid prescription should be kept on hand the year round1 and should be given with every feeding1 especially in winter4 ,its value in keeping up milk production and for maintaining health is unequalled4 ,the method of furnishing concentrates by growing certain of the small grains in combination is growing in favor4 ,these combinations may include wheat1 barley1 outs1 peas1 and flax4 ,frequently but two varieties are grown together4 ,they are grown thus1 in the first place1 to secure better yields1 and1 in the second1 to furnish concentrates in approximate balance4 ,such a food1 for instance1 is obtained from growing wheat and oats together1 and if some flax is grown in the mixture it will be further improved4 ,when choosing concentrates for feeding cows1 the aim should be to select them so that when fed along with the roughage on hand1 they will be in approximate balance1 that is1 the elements in them will best meet the needs of the cows4 ,if a flesh and milk-making food1 like clover1 is the source of the fodder1 then a fat and heat-producing food1 like corn1 should furnish a large proportion of the grain fed4 ,but it is not more profitable in all instances to feed foods in exact balance4 ,some of the factors may be so high priced and others so cheap that it will pay better to feed them more or less out of balance4 ,when good clover hay or alfalfa is being fed to cows in milk1 any one of the following grain supplements will give satisfactory results4 7#a7 ,corn meal and wheat bran1 equal parts by weight4 7#b7 ,corn meal1 wheat bran1 and ground oats in the proportions of #b1 #a1 and #a parts4 7#c7 ,corn meal1 wheat bran1 and cottonseed meal in the proportion of #b1 #a1 and #a parts4 ,whether corn meal or corn and cob meals is fed is not very material4 ,barley meal may be fed instead of corn4 ,should corn ensilage be fed to the extent of1 say1 #dj pounds per day along with clover or alfalfa1 any one of the following grain supplements should suffice3 7#a7 ,corn or barley meal1 wheat bran1 and ground oats1 fed in equal parts by weight4 7#b7 ,corn or barley meal and wheat bran1 fed in the proportions of #a and #b parts4 7#c7 ,corn or barley meal1 cottonseed meal1 and wheat or rice bran1 fed in equal proportions4 7#d7 ,ground peas and oats1 also fed in equal proportions4 ,the succotash mixture may be fed alone or in conjunction with other meal added to make the food still more in balance4 ,it is preferable to feed meal admixed with cut fodders4 ,the mastication that follows will then be more thorough and the digestion more complete4 ,when ensilage is fed1 admixture will result sufficiently if the meal is thrown over the ensilage where it has been put into the mangers4 ,in order to insure the animal obtaining full benefit of all its feed1 it will be found highly profitable to include ,pratts ,cow ,remedy with the daily ration4 ,it acts as a digestive and at the same time insures a healthy and natural action of the bowels4 ,bulls should be fed and managed with a view to secure good1 large and robust physical development and the retention of begetting powers unimpaired to a good old age4 ,the aim should be to avoid tying bulls in the stall continuously for any prolonged period1 but to give them opportunity to take exercise in box stalls1 paddocks1 and pastures to the greatest extent that may be practicable4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,jacksonville1 ,fla4 ,have used ,pratts ,cow ,remedy with good success as a general tonic and for increasing milk4 ,omitting it at intervals as a test showed a falling off of about a pint for each cow1 which was always made up when the remedy was added4 ,t4,c4 ,,johnston4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,a ring should be inserted in the nose when not yet one year old4 ,rings most commonly used are two and one-half to three inches in diameter4 ,when inserting them the head of the animal should be drawn tightly up to a post or other firm objects1 so that the muzzle points upward at a suitable angle4 ,a hole is then made with a suitable implement through the cartilage between the nasal passages1 and forward rather than backward in the cartilage4 ,the ring is then inserted1 the two parts are brought together again1 and they are held in place by a small screw4 ,when ringed1 a strap or rope with a spring attached will suffice for a time when leading them1 but later they should be led with a lead1 which is a strong1 tough circular piece of wood1 four to five feet long1 with a snap attached to one end4 ,illustration3 ,,pratts ,,practical ,,pointers ---------------------------------------- ------------------------------ ,,sell ,,the ,,milk ,,but ,,grow ,,the ,,calves ,whole milk is too valuable to use as calf feed1 even if calves--both veals and those kept for dairy purposes--are selling at such high prices4 ,sell the milk1 get all the cash out of it1 but grow the calves just the same4 ,merely feed the perfect milk substitute-- ,,pratts ,,calf ,,meal ,,baby ,,food ,,for ,,baby ,,calves ,when prepared and fed in accordance with the simple directions1 ,pratts ,calf ,meal will grow calves equal to those grown on whole or skim-milk and at less cost4 ,this truly wonderful calf feed has practically the same chemical composition as the solids of whole milk4 ,it is made of superior materials1 carefully selected and especially adapted to calf feeding4 ,these are milled separately and bolted to remove hulls and coarse particles1 which insures perfect digestion4 ,finally1 the mixture is thoroughly steam-cooked1 in a sense pre-digested4 ,calves fed ,pratts way thrive and grow rapidly and are not subject to scours and other calf disorders4 ,just make a test4 ,feed some calves your way and some ,pratts way4 ,let your eye and the scales tell the story4 ,learn how easy it is to grow the best of calves at less cost4 ,,your ,,money ,,back ,,if ,,you ,,are ,,not ,,satisfied ---------------------------------------- ------------------------------ ,illustration3 ,,pratts ,,practical ,,pointers ,avoid using in service bulls under one year4 ,during the one-year form they should not be allowed to serve more than a score of cows2 after they have reached the age of #bd to #cj months they may be used with much freedom in service until the vital forces begin to weaken with age4 ,when properly managed1 waning should not begin before the age of #g or #h years4 ,it has been found that the bull's service can be made more sure by the use of ,pratts ,cow ,remedy1 because of its mild and safe tonic properties4 ,bulls should he able to serve from #ge to #cjj cows a year without injury when the times of service spread over much of the year4 ,calves reared to be made into meat at a later period are very frequently allowed to nurse from their dams4 ,this should never be done in the dairy4 ,such a method of raising them is adverse to maximum milk giving1 as the calves when young cannot take all the milk the cows are capable of giving2 hence the stimulus is absent that would lead her to give more4 ,at no time in the life of a dairy cow should she be allowed to suckle her calf longer than the third day of its existence4 ,in certain parts of the country1 especially where whole milk is sold for consumption in the cities1 dairy-men frequently kill calves at birth because of lack of milk for feeding them4 ,this practice is wrong and unnecessary4 ,all strong calves should be grown1 either for milking animals or veal4 ,and this can now be done1 easily and cheaply1 by feeding ,pratts ,calf ,meal1 the perfect milk substitute1 the guaranteed baby food for baby calves4 ,when this scientific food is used1 calves of really superior quality1 big1 sturdy1 vigorous1 are grown practically without milk4 ,pratts ,calf ,meal must not be confused with coarse mixtures of mill by-products sometimes sold as calf meal or calf food4 ,pratts is as carefully made as the baby foods which are so widely used for children4 ,it appeals to the calf's appetite1 is easily and quickly digested1 produces rapid growth and even development4 ,it does not cause scours and other digestive troubles4 ,and it is easy to prepare and feed4 ,illustration3 ,,short ,,horn ,,cow ,in chemical composition1 ,pratts ,calf ,meal is practically identical with the solids of whole milk4 ,it is made exclusively of materials especially suited to calf feeding and these are always of the highest quality obtainable4 ,this is one secret of the great success of this truly remarkable feed4 ,the various materials are ground very fine1 milled separately1 and are then bolted to remove any coarse particles4 ,they are then combined in exact proportions and thoroughly mixed4 ,finally1 the mixture is steam-cooked1 which makes the feed easy to digest and assimilate4 ,this expensive1 but most necessary process1 prevents indigestion and bowel troubles which accompany the use of unbolted1 uncooked meals4 ,where milk is available for calf feeding the following plan may be used3 ,the young calf should take milk from its dam for1 say1 three days4 ,during that period the milk is only fit for feeding purposes4 ,it is very important that the calf shall be started right1 and in no way can this be done so well as by ,nature's method1 that is1 by allowing it to take milk from the dam at will4 ,at the end of that time it should be taught to drink4 ,this can usually be accomplished without difficulty by allowing the calf to become hungry before its first lesson in drinking4 ,it should be given all whole milk1 for say1 two weeks4 ,this given in three feeds per day1 and not more in quantity1 as a rule1 than two quarts at a feed4 ,the change from whole to skim-milk should be made gradually4 ,a small amount of skim-milk should be added to the whole milk the first day1 and a corresponding amount of whole milk withheld4 ,the amount of skim-milk increased from day to day1 and the whole milk fed decreased correspondingly4 ,the time covered in making the change from all whole to all skim-milk should be from one to two weeks4 ,any skim-milk that is sweet will answer1 but it should not be fed to young calves at a lower temperature than about #ih degrees in winter4 ,milk obtained by cream separators1 soon after drawn from the cow1 is particularly suitable4 ,illustration3 ,,holstein ,,cow ,as soon as the change from whole to skim-milk is begun1 some substitute should be added to replace the fat withheld by reducing the amount of whole milk fed4 ,ground flax or oil-meal is the best4 ,it is generally fed in the latter form4 ,in some instances the oil-meal is put directly into the milk beginning with a heaping teaspoonful and gradually increasing the quantity4 ,a too lax condition of the digestion would indicate that an excessive amount was being fed4 ,later the meal may be more conveniently fed when mixed with other meal4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,riverdale1 ,md4 ,very much pleased with results of ,pratts ,animal ,regulator during the present period of my cows breeding4 ,an extraordinary strong calf and the mother in fine condition4 ,,wm4 ,c4 ,,gray4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,as soon as the calves will eat meal it should be given to them4 ,no meal is more suitable at the first than ground oats and wheat bran4 ,a little later whole oats will answer quite well4 ,to calves grown for dairy uses they may form the sole grain food4 ,if the calves are to be grown for beef1 some more fattening food1 as ground corn1 or ground barley1 should be added to the meal4 ,for such calves1 equal parts of bran1 oats whole or ground1 and ground corn1 barley1 rye1 or speltz are excellent4 ,until three months old they may be allowed to take all the grain that they will eat4 ,later it may be necessary to restrict the quantity fed4 ,calves for the dairy must be kept in a good growing condition1 but without an excess of fat4 ,the meal should be kept in a box at all times accessible to the calves and should be frequently renewed4 ,grain feeding may cease when the calves are put upon pasture4 ,as soon as the calves will eat fodder it should be given to them4 ,fodder gives the necessary distention to the digestive organs1 which makes the animals capable of taking a sufficient quantity of food to result in high production4 ,alfalfa1 clover-hay1 and pea and oat hay are excellent1 provided they are of fine growth and cut before they are too advanced in growth4 ,if field roots can be added to the fodder the result in development and good digestion will be excellent4 ,any kind of field roots are good1 but mangels1 sugar beets1 and rutabagas are the most suitable because of their good keeping qualities4 ,they should be fed sliced1 preferably with a root slicer1 and the calves may be given all that they will eat without harm resulting4 ,the duration of the milk period more commonly covers three to four months with calves that are hand fed1 but it may be extended indefinitely providing skim-milk may be spared for such a use4 ,such feeding is costly4 ,calves reared on their dams are seldom allowed milk for more than six or seven months1 save when they are reared for show purposes4 7#a7 ,the amount should be determined by the observed capacity of the calf to take milk and by the relative cost of the skim-milk and the adjuncts fed along with it4 7#b7 ,during the first weeks until it begins to eat other food freely1 it should be given all the milk that it will take without disturbing the digestion4 7#c7 ,usually it would be safe to begin with six pounds of milk per day1 giving eight pounds at the end of the first week1 and to add one pound each week subsequently until the age of #aj to #ab weeks4 ,any excess of milk given at one time usually disturbs the digestion and is followed by too lax a condition of the bowels4 ,when milk has been the chief food1 and the weaning is sudden1 usually growth will be more or less arrested4 ,when sustained largely on other foods1 the change may be made without any check to the growth1 even in the case of calves that suck their dams4 ,when hand raised1 the quantity of milk is gradually reduced until none is given4 ,in the case of sucking calves they should be allowed to take milk once a day for a time before being shut entirely away from the dams4 ,the supplementary food should be strengthened as the milk is withheld4 ,calves should have constant access to good water1 even during the milk period1 and also to salt4 ,where many are fed simultaneously1 the milk should be given in pails kept scrupulously clean4 ,the pails should be set in a manger1 but not until the calves have been secured by the neck in suitable stanchions4 ,as soon as they have taken the milk1 a little meal should be thrown into each pail4 ,eating the dry meal takes away the desire to suck one another4 ,calves of the dairy1 dual purpose1 and beef breeds may be reared by hand along the same lines1 but with the following points of difference3 7#a7 ,the dual types want to carry more flesh than the dairy types1 and the beef types more than either4 7#b7 ,to secure this end1 more and richer milk must be given to calves of the beef type1 especially during the first weeks of growth4 ,forcing calves of the beef type would be against the highest development attainable4 ,until the milking period is reached1 the food and general treatment for the three classes is the same4 ,they should be in fair flesh until they begin to furnish milk4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,coshocton1 ,ohio4 ,with good care and ,pratts ,animal ,regulator 7which ,i have used for two years7 this ,jersey calf grew like a weed4 ,i can prove what it has done for my cow and calves4 ,,mrs4 ,,ellen ,,butz4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,when calves come in the autumn1 the heifers enter the first winter strong and vigorous4 ,they should be so fed that growth will be continuous right through the winter1 but on cheap foods4 ,it is different with animals for the block1 which should have grain every winter until sold1 when reared on the arable farm1 unless roots are freely fed1 when they may be carried through the winter in fine form on straw and cornstalks1 feeding some hay toward spring4 ,they may be fed in an open or a closed shed1 and without being tied when dehorned as they ought to be when not purely bred4 ,it is a good time to dehorn them when about one year old1 as they will be more peaceful subsequently than if the horns had never been allowed to grow4 ,the bedding should be plentiful and they should have free access to water and salt4 ,illustration3 ,,hereford ,,bull ,to carry growing animals through the winter so that they make no increase and in some instances lose weight1 to be made up the following summer1 is short-sighted policy and wasteful of food4 ,if a stunted condition is allowed at any time1 increase is not only retarded1 but the capacity for future increase is also lessened4 ,the pastures for heifers should be abundant1 or supplemented by soiling food where they are short4 ,this is specially necessary because the heifers will then be pregnant1 and because of the burden thus put upon them in addition to that of growth1 certain evils will follow4 ,in some instances calves are grown on whole milk and adjuncts1 and are sold at the age of #f to #i months4 ,this is practicable when two or three calves are reared on one cow4 ,the meal adjuncts to accompany such feeding may consist of ground corn1 oats1 bran1 and oil meal1 fed in the proportions of1 say #d1 #b1 #a1 and #a parts by weight4 ,in some instances they are kept two or three months longer1 and when sold such calves well fattened bring high prices4 ,the growing of baby beef is coming into much favor4 ,baby beef means beef put upon the market when it can no longer be called veal and when considerably short of maturity1 usually under the age of #bd months4 ,to grow such beef properly animals must be given a good healthy start1 growth must not be interrupted and must be reasonably rapid1 and the condition of flesh in which they are kept must be higher than for breeding uses4 ,the process is in a sense a forcing one through feeding of relatively large amounts of grain4 ,though kept in good flesh all the while1 the highest condition of flesh should be sought during the latter stages of feeding4 ,when stall feeding begins1 cattle are led up gradually during preliminary feeding to full feeding4 ,full feeding means consumption of all grain and other food the animal can take without injuring digestion4 ,a lean animal cannot be fattened quickly4 ,before rapid deposits of fat can occur the lean animal must be brought into a well-nourished condition4 ,preliminary feeding should cover a period of four to eight weeks in ordinary fattening4 ,when cattle are to be finished on grass1 they are usually fed a moderate amount of grain daily the previous winter4 ,the amount will be influenced by the character of the fodders and by the season when the cattle are to be sold4 ,usually it is not less than three pounds per animal1 daily1 nor more than six pounds4 ,steers will fatten in much shorter time when ,pratts ,cow ,remedy is used4 ,it causes them to quickly put on solid flesh1 due to its action on the blood1 bowels1 and digestive organs4 ,,common ,,diseases ,,of ,,cattle ,the cow is generally healthy and if fed1 stabled and cared for properly she will seldom be ill4 ,when a cow is sick1 provide clean1 comfortable quarters1 with plenty of bedding and let her lie down4 ,if weather is cold1 cover her with a blanket4 ,a healthy cow has a good appetite1 the muzzle is moist1 the eye bright1 coat is smooth1 the horns are warm1 breathing is regular1 the milk is given in good quantities and the process of rumination is constant soon after eating4 ,the sick cow has more or less fever1 the muzzle is dry and hot1 the breathing is rapid1 no appetite1 an increase in the pulse1 dull eye1 rough coat1 a suspension of rumination1 and the cow will stand alone with head down4 ,usually all that is needed is ,pratts ,cow ,remedy with bran mashes and good digestible feed4 ,give pure1 clean water1 and careful attention4 ,preventing ,milk ,fever ,many excellent cows have been lost through milk fever within a day or two of the birth of the calf4 ,the preventive measures include3 7#a7 ,reducing the quantity of the food fed4 7#b7 ,feeding food that is not unduly succulent1 lest the milk flow should be overstimulated4 7#c7 ,giving a mild purgative a day or two before the calf is born1 or within a few hours after its birth4 ,the purgative most commonly used is ,epsom salts1 and the dose is three-quarters of a pound to one pound4 7#d7 ,removing only a small portion of the milk at a time for the first two or three days4 ,only moderate amounts of food are necessary until the danger of milk fever is past4 ,where ,pratts ,cow ,remedy has been given1 there is little1 if any1 danger of milk fever4 ,the value of this splendid prescription during the calving season has been tested time and time again4 ,abortion ,a germ disease highly contagious and one of the most injurious of those which affect dairy cattle4 ,the money-making value of a herd in which the germs of contagious abortion are permitted to exist will be completely destroyed4 ,a cow which has once aborted will do so again unless carefully treated4 ,so contagious is the disease that the germs introduced into a perfectly healthy cow will cause her to abort1 and it is no uncommon thing for the infection to spread through an entire herd in a single season4 ,the herd bull readily becomes a source of herd infection1 and service from a bull1 where there are aborting cows should be refused4 ,cause4--,by infection1 the herding together of a large number of cows1 high feeding1 smutty corn and ergotty pastures4 ,in a small number of cows abortion may result from accidental injuries4 ,such cases are pure accidents and are not to be considered along with contagious abortion4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,bradford1 ,ohio4 ,abortion had got a hold on my herd and ,i was expecting to have to dispose of them1 when ,pratts ,cow ,remedy came to my rescue4 ,calves are all coming now at the right time4 ,,benj4 ,,loxley1 ,,jr4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,treatment4--,as in all contagious diseases1 treatment should be given the infected animals and sanitary measures with treatment should be adopted to prevent its spread to healthy cows4 ,for increasing the disease resistance of cows as well as for building up the vitality of infected and suspected animals1 ,pratts ,cow ,remedy is most effective4 ,it is a true remedy and tonic1 which restores to health and upbuilds the cow's constitution4 ,it is all medicine1 free from harmful ingredients or mineral poisons4 ,give one level tablespoonful of ,pratts ,cow ,remedy three times a day to each cow1 either with the grain or separately4 ,pratts ,cow ,remedy should be given before and after service1 and when ,contagious ,abortion is only suspected1 should be continued during the period when the cow is in calf4 ,an excellent preventive practice is to douche the vagina of all pregnant cows and to wash the tails and hind quarters of the entire herd with one part ,pratts ,dip and ,disinfectant to #ajj parts warm water4 ,as a certain number of the cows will harbor the germ in the womb when treatment is started1 it is not to be expected that abortion will cease at once1 but by keeping up the treatment the trouble will probably disappear the following year4 ,when the small cost of ,pratts ,cow ,remedy and ,pratts ,dip and ,disinfectant and their wonderful effectiveness in ridding the cow of the disease are considered1 there is no question but that it ought always to be given to all cows to keep them well4 ,to prevent the spread of ,contagious ,abortion1 the entire premises should be disinfected regularly with ,pratts ,dip and ,disinfectant4 ---------------------------------------- -------------------------------- ,,comfort ,,for ,,cow ,,and ,,milker ,milking is a twice-a-day job4 ,and if the cow has a sore1 feverish and inflamed udder1 cut1 cracked or sore teats1 milking time is most uncomfortable for both the cow and the one who does the milking4 ,whenever a cow gives any indication of tenderness or soreness of udder or teats1 apply ,,pratts ,,bag ,,ointment and speedy improvement will follow4 ,it quickly penetrates to the seat of the trouble1 softens and soothes the feverish parts1 and heals up the sores4 ,use it for caked bags1 or garget1 for cuts1 cracks1 scratches or sores on udder or teats4 ,it works wonders4 ,better keep a package on hand for quick use4 ,,your ,,money ,,back ,,if ,,you ,,are ,,not ,,satisfied ---------------------------------------- -------------------------------- ,retained ,after-,birth ,causes4--,the cow1 the most of all our domestic animals1 is especially subject to this accident4 ,it is most likely to occur after abortion4 ,again1 in low conditions of health and an imperfect power of contraction1 we have causes for retention4 ,the condition is common when the cow is given food insufficient in quantity or in nutriment4 ,treatment4--,blanket the cow in a warm stable1 and three times a day give hot drinks and hot mashes of wheat bran to which two tablespoonfuls of ,pratts ,cow ,remedy have been added4 ,when the after-birth comes away1 continue treatment giving one tablespoonful of ,pratts ,cow ,remedy until full recovery4 ,the vagina and womb should be syringed with a solution of one ounce of ,pratts ,dip and ,disinfectant to a gallon of warm water4 ,repeat daily until all discharge has disappeared4 ,prevention4--,if the cow has been given ,pratts ,cow ,remedy during pregnancy or from two to four weeks before calving1 there will be very few cases of this trouble4 ,barrenness and ,sterility ,when a cow persistently fails to breed and bear young1 she is said to be barren4 ,that a barren cow cannot be a profit maker1 goes without saying4 ,causes4--,barrenness in many cases is due to malformation of the generative organs1 tumors or other diseased conditions4 ,very frequently it is a result of ,contagious ,abortion1 and this should always be suspected4 ,cows bred at too early an age frequently produce calves which prove to be barren1 due to constitutional weakness4 ,treatment4--,the true preventive of such conditions is to be found in sound hygiene4 ,use ,pratts ,dip and ,disinfectant freely about the premises4 ,the breeding animal should be of adult age neither overfed nor underfed1 but well fed and moderately exercised4 ,in proof of the beneficial results of exercise1 it is of record that a cow pronounced barren1 when driven to a new owner1 living several miles distant1 became fertile and for years thereafter produced healthy calves4 ,vigorous health must be sought1 not only that a strong race may be propagated but that the cow may breed with certainty4 ,for toning up the generative organs1 so that they can perform their natural functions1 ,pratts ,cow ,remedy is safe and positive4 ,the usual dose is a level tablespoonful twice a day in the feed4 ,thus for less than a cent a day1 you can make sure of the cow enjoying health and being productive4 ,aphtha1 ,sores on the ,lips and ,tongue ,symptoms4--,painful blisters which become sores on the lips and tongue4 ,occurs often in sucking calves4 ,treatment4--,wash the mouth twice a day with one ounce of borax and one fluid ounce of myrrh mixed in one quart of water or a mild solution of ,pratts ,dip and ,disinfectant4 ,give ,pratts ,cow ,remedy daily4 ,if the mouth is very sore give the remedies in gruel form4 ,feed animal on regular gruel feed4 ,if it occurs in calves1 give ,pratts ,cow ,remedy with milk and use borax as mentioned above4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,pittsfield1 ,ill4 ,am using ,pratts ,bag ,ointment on young heifer with a very sore bag and she is doing fine4 ,i would not do without it4 ,f4,e4 ,,storck4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,bloat ,symptoms4--,while eating1 or shortly afterward1 a swelling appears on the left side1 and as the swelling increases the animal appears to be in great distress1 pants1 strikes belly with its hind feet1 the belching of gas is noticed and the animal does not chew its cud4 ,later the breathing becomes difficult1 the animal moans1 its back is arched1 eyes protrude1 the tongue hangs out and saliva runs from the mouth4 ,cause4--,eating damp grass1 succulent grass of early spring and second crop clover in autumn when wet with dew or rain4 ,also caused by a change of food or over filling the paunch of animal with indigestible food4 ,treatment4--,at this stage mix one ounce aromatic spirits of ammonia in one pint of water and give the mixture as a drench4 ,repeat in twenty minutes if necessary4 ,in extreme cases a mechanical treatment can be successfully employed by the use of ,pratts ,cattle ,trocar4 ,caked ,udder1 or ,garget ,apply ,pratts ,bag ,ointment according to directions4 ,it is very penetrating1 and has great softening and cooling properties4 ,use also for chafing and inflammation4 ,cold ,symptoms4--,heated forehead1 sneezing1 coughing1 may have diarrhoea or be constipated1 fever and loss of appetite4 ,urine deficient4 ,treatment4--,give large doses of ,pratts ,cow ,remedy in gruel form and gradually reduce quantity4 ,keep animal warm1 bandage legs and rub throat and lungs with ,pratts ,liniment4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,mc,donoghville1 ,la4 ,pratts ,animal ,regulator can't be beat for sick calves--this is from actual experience4 ,e4,m4 ,,hubert4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,colic ,animal will be uneasy1 gets up and lies down1 and suffers much pain4 ,walk the animal for a few minutes1 then give one pint of ,glauber ,salts dissolved in a pint of warm water1 and inject a quart of warm water1 with two fluid ounces of laudanum1 into the bowels4 ,give regularly ,pratts ,cow ,remedy mixed with warm water as gruel until animal is relieved1 then mix with the feed4 ,in extreme cases give four drams of carbonate of ammonia1 two drams of belladonna1 mixed with one pint of water4 ,blankets wrung out of hot water and applied will help to relieve the pain4 ,another remedy is one ounce of sulphuric ether and one ounce tincture of opium in a pint of warm water4 ,a pint of whiskey in a pint of warm water is also good4 ,constipation ,cause4--,from eating dry1 coarse food1 lack of exercise and not enough water4 ,treatment4--,give ,epsom salts or a pint of raw linseed oil and plenty of green food1 linseed meal1 bran mashes1 roots and ,pratts ,cow ,remedy daily4 ,exercise is necessary4 ,cow ,pox 7,variola7 ,symptoms4--,round inflamed spots appear upon the teats4 ,they enlarge and form large scabs4 ,the milk yield is always diminished4 ,it is very contagious4 ,this is the vaccine-virus used as a preventive for smallpox4 ,treatment4--,separate the cows affected4 ,do not break the pox4 ,apply ,pratts ,healing ,ointment to the sores and give ,pratts ,cow ,remedy to all the cows1 whether affected or not4 ,closing of the ,milk ,duct ,use ,pratts ,self-,retaining ,milking ,tube4 ,never use a solid probe or needle4 ,cut1 ,cracked1 ,injured or ,sore ,teats ,apply ,pratts ,bag ,ointment according to directions on box4 ,diarrhoea 7,scours7 ,treatment4--,give large doses of ,pratts ,cow ,remedy at first1 then reduce to regular quantity4 ,give starch gruel or flour and water4 ,another remedy is two fluid drams of tincture of kino three times daily4 ,foot and ,mouth ,disease ,symptoms4--,sore feet and blisters form in and about the mouth and on udder4 ,animal shivers1 has fever1 becomes lame and teeth become loose4 ,it is very contagious4 ,treatment4--,separate all sick animals and wash mouths with one part ,pratts ,disinfectant to #ajj parts water1 or one-half teaspoonful of tincture of aloes and myrrh4 ,stand animals in a trough containing one part ,pratts ,dip and ,disinfectant to #bj parts water4 ,repeat in five days4 ,disinfect all stables1 litter1 etc4 ,give daily ,pratts ,cow ,remedy with the regular feed4 ,use ,pratts ,bag ,ointment on teats and udder4 ,when recovered1 sponge all over with one part ,pratts ,dip and ,disinfectant to #bj parts water4 ,foot ,rot ,treatment4--,clean stalls and disinfect with one part ,pratts ,dip and ,disinfectant to #ajj parts water4 ,pare away all ragged portions of the foot and keep animal on clean floor until cured4 ,make a poultice of one part ,disinfectant to five parts water and stir in a little flour to the proper constituency and apply to the foot4 ,lice ,lousy stock cannot grow fat for the nourishment given is absorbed by the lice4 ,treatment4--,clean stable thoroughly and spray ,pratts ,dip and ,disinfectant everywhere4 ,sprinkle a small quantity on an old blanket and tie it around the animal for two or three hours4 ,spray the legs and such places the blanket does not cover4 ,repeat if necessary4 ,if ,pratts ,powdered ,lice ,killer is used1 dust the animals thoroughly with the powder1 rubbing the hair the wrong way1 then rub it thoroughly into the skin4 ,lump ,jaw ,cause4--,a vegetable parasite4 ,it is contagious4 ,treatment4--,remove the tumor by surgical means or paint daily with tincture of iodine4 ,give daily two drams of iodide of potash4 ,give nourishing feed with ,pratts ,cow ,remedy daily4 ,disinfect stable with ,pratts ,dip and ,disinfectant4 ,milk--,bloody or ,stringy ,cause4--,by rupture of minute vessels in the udder due to injury1 irritation or inflammation and derangement of the system4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,east ,point1 ,ga4 ,please send me a box of ,pratts ,cow ,remedy and some ,pratts ,bag ,ointment4 ,i sure do need it4 ,i found no other that will do the work4 ,it brings in calves easy4 ,,mrs4 ,,mattie ,,brown4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,treatment4--,change the food and pasture4 ,give large doses of ,pratts ,cow ,remedy at first1 and gradually reduce to regular quantity4 ,give good nutritious feed with bran mashes and clean fresh1 water4 ,rub udder twice daily with ,pratts ,bag ,ointment4 ,four drams of hyposulphite of soda in feed twice a day has produced good results4 ,milk--,blue and ,watery ,treatment4--,keep stable perfectly clean1 disinfect thoroughly with ,pratts ,disinfectant and treat same as for bloody milk4 ,sometimes blue milk is the sign of tuberculosis4 ,if so1 have the cow killed and burned or buried deep4 ,milk ,fever ,symptoms4--,there is a feverish condition and inflammation of the brain2 a complete stoppage of milk1 weakness in hind quarters1 animal staggers and when down is unable to rise1 throws head to one side and goes into a state of stupor4 ,cause4--,by trouble peculiar to calving or running into rich pasture during hot weather2 by lack of exercise and from costiveness4 ,usually attacks fat cows4 ,treatment4--7,from ,circular #de1 ,bureau of ,animal ,industry1 ,u4,s4 ,department of ,agriculture47 ,of all known methods of treating milk fever1 the injection of sterile atmospheric air into the udder is by far the most simple and practicable as well as the most efficacious and harmless one at our disposal4 ,pratts ,milk ,fever ,outfit for air treatment should always be kept on hand4 ,the price is #c4 ,this treatment has cured #ig per cent4 of cases treated4 ,prevention4--,feed pregnant cows with nutritious and laxative feed1 give plenty of water and ,pratts ,cow ,remedy daily4 ,keep stable clean1 well ventilated and disinfected with ,pratts ,dip and ,disinfectant4 ,milk--,to ,increase the ,flow of ,treatment4--,to increase flow of milk give ,pratts ,cow ,remedy daily with a good nutritious ration and plenty of water4 ,these supply just what a cow needs to make her food appetizing1 to regulate the blood1 bowels and digestive organs1 to turn all the nutriment of the feed given into flesh and milk without waste4 ,pratts ,cow ,remedy has been used for over #dj years by successful and conservative feeders1 and wherever used1 according to directions1 has produced wonderful results4 ,ophthalmia--,sore ,eyes ,treatment4--,separate affected animals at once and put them in clean1 well ventilated but dark stalls as this is contagious4 ,disinfect entire place with one part ,pratts ,dip and ,disinfectant to #ge parts of water4 ,give physic of a pound and a half of ,epsom salts1 dissolve in a pint of warm water1 to which add two ounces of powdered ginger4 ,give sloppy feed with one dram of powdered nitrate of potassia added and ,pratts ,cow ,remedy daily4 ,fasten a cloth over the eyes and keep it wet with a lotion of chloride of zinc1 one dram2 carbolic acid1 two drams2 water1 one gallon4 ,apply to the cheek below each eye1 to the space of about two inches1 a small portion composed of ,spanish fly1 #b drams2 lard1 two tablespoonfuls4 ,apply in the morning and wash off with soap suds and a sponge1 six hours later4 ,apply lard4 ,keep separated from herd for a month after recovery4 ,rheumatism ,symptoms4--,hot1 painful swellings at the joints1 stiffness in walking and difficulty in rising4 ,cause4--,by exposure1 badly ventilated and wet stables1 damp1 marshy pasture and impure food4 ,treatment4--,bathe joints with ,pratts ,liniment4 ,give a physic of a pound of ,epsom salts in warm water4 ,give two drams of salicylate of soda every three hours for two days4 ,keep animal warm and dry4 ,give nutritious feed of a laxative nature with ,pratts ,cow ,remedy daily4 ,sore ,throat ,symptoms4--,difficulty in swallowing1 pain and difficult breathing4 ,treatment4--,place in dry1 clean1 well ventilated stable4 ,use nose bag4 ,rub throat with ,pratts ,liniment4 ,give physic of one pound of ,epsom salts in warm water4 ,give one-half ounce of tincture of belladonna every six hours4 ,syringe throat three times a day with an ounce of following solution3 one and one-half drams nitrate of silver and one pint of distilled water4 ,sprains ,use ,pratts ,liniment1 nothing better4 ,teats--,obstructed ,treatment4--,wash off with one part ,pratts ,dip and ,disinfectant and #ej parts of water4 ,use ,pratts ,teat ,opener4 ,pratts ,self-,retaining ,milking ,tube can then be inserted until teat is better4 ,rub teats with ,pratts ,bag ,ointment4 ,ticks ,treatment4--,all cattle infected with ticks should be sponged or dipped at once with one part ,pratts ,dip and ,disinfectant to #bj parts water4 ,repeat in ten days4 ,this will not only kill the ticks but cure mange1 soften the hair and make the skin healthy4 ,tuberculosis--,consumption ,symptoms4--,not well marked in early stages4 ,disease develops slowly4 ,there is a loss of flesh1 a short dry cough1 irregular appetite1 rapid breathing1 weakness1 bloating1 diarrhoea1 the milk is lessened and is watery and blue in color4 ,the coat is rough and back arched4 ,whenever an animal is suspected of having tuberculosis1 have a competent person give the ,tuberculosis ,test at once4 ,cause4--,poor feed and water1 badly ventilated stables1 dirty stables1 from over-feeding and inoculation4 ,it is hereditary4 ,may also follow abortion and catarrhal trouble of the genital organs4 ,treatment4--,disease is incurable4 ,kill and burn all animals affected at once and disinfect thoroughly stables1 yards1 etc41 with one part ,pratts ,dip and ,disinfectant to #ej parts of water4 ,disinfect every week until every germ is destroyed4 ,use ,pratts ,dip and ,disinfectant in all whitewash and sponge or dip all the cattle in a solution of one part ,disinfectant to #ajj parts water4 ,wire ,cuts1 ,wounds1 ,bites1 ,etc4 ,treatment4--,wash with one part ,pratts ,dip and ,disinfectant and #ej parts water and apply ,pratts ,healing ,ointment or ,healing ,powder three times a day4 ,worms ,give ,pratts ,specially ,prepared ,worm ,powder according to directions4 ,it is quick in its action and has a strong tonic effect4 ,illustration3 ,,pratts ,,practical ,,pointers ,,sheep ,many years ago the sheep industry of ,america flourished4 ,then came a period of depression in this line accompanied by a steady decrease in the number of sheep kept4 ,but the tide turned again about #aiad and the sheep are rapidly coming back to ,american farms and ranges4 ,this change is doubtless due to the steadily increasing cost of grain and labor accompanied by correspondingly high prices of lamb1 mutton and wool4 ,also to a general recognition of the economic value of sheep--both of the mutton and wool breeds--as quick producers of income1 no little part of which should be profit4 ,the latter point is due to the fact that sheep are inexpensive to maintain as they thrive upon the roughest of pastures and coarse feeds which will not sell to advantage1 and their care consumes but little time4 ,low production costs--feed and labor--and high prices for the products make a most satisfactory combination4 ,methods of successful sheep management vary in different sections of the country4 ,the beginner may well consult the successful sheep-growers in his section and adopt the methods which give good results under the conditions existing in his locality4 ,at the same time he should neglect no opportunity to secure more information from all sources1 in order to know and use the most advanced methods and so make the maximum profits4 ,here are a few basic facts3 ,sheep raising requires careful attention1 but does not demand a great amount of heavy labor or expensive equipment4 ,the best time to make a start is in the early fall when good breeding stock may be selected4 ,while pure-bred breeders are best1 a pure-bred ram and ewes of good grade will prove very satisfactory4 ,a start may be made in a small way1 but it is best to have at least twenty to forty breeders for economy of time1 labor and other expenses4 ,as a rule it is most profitable to push the lambs for growth and market them when they weigh #fe to #ge pounds4 ,this weight can be secured in about four months4 ,if a very large pasture is available the flock will thrive on this4 ,otherwise fields must be fenced off and forage crops provided4 ,breeding ewes must be exercised in the winter to insure strong lambs4 ,but protect them from rain or wet snow as soaked fleeces cause colds and pneumonia4 ,illustration3 ,,shropshire ,,sheep ,thrifty condition and vigorous health must be maintained at all costs4 ,otherwise the lambs will be small and weak and fleeces of inferior quality4 ,the regular use of ,pratts ,animal ,regulator will improve condition1 insure health and vigor1 increase number and quality of lambs1 promote growth of flesh and wool4 ,and in large measure1 it keeps common diseases away because ,pratt-fed sheep are in condition to resist disease4 ,shearing should be done after lambing1 usually in late spring or early summer4 ,if lambing time is late1 the shearing may be done before the lambs arrive4 ,tie up the fleeces separately1 first sorting out dung locks and tags4 ,after lambing1 the individual ewes should be carefully watched to see that they have plenty of milk and are in good condition4 ,they should be kept in pens for about three days1 when they may be permitted to run with the flock4 ,feed lightly for two or three days1 then heavily to stimulate the milk flow so lambs will be well-nourished4 ,they may profitably receive one to two pounds of grain per day during the nursing period4 ,inferior ewes should be marketed as rapidly as they are identified4 ,get rid of the barren ones1 producers of poor lambs1 poor milkers1 light shearers4 ,sheep must be protected against blood-thirsty dogs and external and internal parasites4 ,in many sections sheep growers have united to fight sheep-killing dogs and good results have been secured4 ,united action against a common enemy is best1 as public sentiment may thus be aroused4 ,because of their thick fleeces and helplessness1 sheep suffer greatly from the attacks of ticks1 lice and other parasites4 ,ticks are particularly injurious4 ,they annoy and weaken the adult animals1 torture the lambs and check their growth4 ,the result is always a money loss to the sheep owner4 ,fortunately it is a simple matter to exterminate the ticks and lice and overcome the ordinary skin diseases of sheep4 ,merely dip the sheep in a solution of ,pratts ,disinfectant4 ,it is non-poisonous1 inexpensive--does the work6 ,illustration3 ,,merino ,,ram ,july and ,august is the popular time for dipping1 but the work can be done as soon after shearing as the shear cuts heal4 ,two dippings are necessary1 about twenty-four days apart4 ,the first treatment may not kill all the eggs1 but the second will kill the young ticks1 thus completing the job4 ,for successful results1 it is necessary to use a dipping tank or vat large enough to hold sufficient of the solution to immerse and thoroughly saturate each animal4 ,intestinal parasites1 of which the stomach worm is perhaps the most dreaded1 cause great loss to sheep owners4 ,these worms live in the fourth stomach4 ,they are easily identified1 being from one-half to one and a quarter inches long1 marked with a red stripe4 ,their eggs are found in the droppings of the sheep1 so infection is secured in the pasture4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,augusta1 ,me4 ,as a constant user of ,pratts ,animal ,regulator1 for sheep1 ,i find that it not only helps them to put on flesh but keeps their system in fine condition4 ,i take great pleasure in recommending it1 knowing its benefit to ,cloverdale ,shropshires4 ,h4,j4 ,o',,hear1 ,samoset ,farm4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,illustration3 ,care of ,swine ,,swine ,no other class of animals kept upon the farm brings returns so quickly as swine1 with the exception of fowls4 ,swine are specially valuable for utilizing food that would otherwise go to waste4 ,they are an invaluable adjunct to the dairy1 particularly when the whole milk is separated on the farm4 ,you can grow big1 healthy1 profit-paying hogs1 if you will merely meet certain clearly defined hog requirements4 ,if you do this1 and it's easy1 you need never worry about profits4 ,you are sure to succeed4 ,the world needs and will pay you well for all the hogs you can produce4 ,aside from the pork products required for consumption in ,america1 the hog growers of the ,united ,states must for years export to ,europe more pork in various forms1 and more lard1 than ever before4 ,the ,european herds of hogs have been sadly depleted4 ,dr4 ,vernon ,kellogg1 of the ,united ,states ,food ,administration1 has personally investigated the situation4 ,he reports decreases in hogs in leading countries as follows3 ,france1 #di per cent42 ,great ,britain1 #be per cent42 ,italy1 #ab #a_/b per cent4 ,and1 of course1 conditions are even worse in ,germany1 ,austria and the ,balkan ,nations1 all of which are big producers in normal times4 ,properly handled1 kept healthy and vigorous1 the ,american hog is a money-maker4 ,many farmers know this from experience3 others fail to realize how useful and profitable the hog really is4 ,the experts connected with the ,united ,states ,department of ,agriculture make the following assertions in ,farmers' ,bulletin #hgd3 ,no branch of live-stock farming gives better results than the raising of well-bred swine when conducted with a reasonable amount of intelligence4 ,the hog is one of the most important animals to raise on the farm1 either for meat or for profit1 and no farm is complete unless some hogs are kept to aid in the modern method of farming4 ,the farmers of the ,south and ,west1 awakening to the merits of the hog1 are rapidly increasing their output of pork and their bank accounts4 ,the hog requires less labor1 less equipment1 less capital1 and makes greater gains per hundred pounds of concentrates than any other farm animal1 and reproduces himself faster and in greater numbers2 and returns the money invested more quickly than any other farm animal except poultry4 ,the ,university of ,minnesota1 in ,extension ,bulletin #g1 sums up the matter as follows3 ,from a business point of view1 the hog is described as a great national resource1 a farm mortgage lifter and debt-payer1 and the most generally profitable domesticated animal in ,american agriculture4 ,and this summarizes the general opinion of progressive hog growers and the experts connected with the ,united ,states ,department of ,agriculture and the various ,state ,agricultural ,experiment ,stations and ,colleges4 ,breeds of hogs are divided into two general classes--bacon type and lard type4 ,where milk is plentiful1 and especially where such foods as barley and peas are grown1 the bacon type will be the most profitable1 as they furnish the largest litters and also make pork that brings the best price in the market4 ,the lard type of swine are usually kept where corn is the cereal that is most grown4 ,the large ,yorkshire and ,tamworth are the leading bacon breeds4 ,the ,poland ,china1 the ,duroc ,jersey1 and the ,chester ,white are leading lard types4 ,the ,berkshires1 ,cheshires1 and ,hampshires are intermediate between the bacon and lard types4 ,when bacon sires are crossed upon sows of any of the other breeds1 the progeny are excellent for pork4 ,the farmer who is about to adopt a breed should be sure to select one of the standard and common breeds of his own neighborhood4 ,many men make the mistake of introducing a breed new to the section1 and when the time comes that a new boar must be secured much difficulty and expense are incurred before a satisfactory one can be found4 ,the bulletin quoted above further says3 ,to the production of pork1 then1 in the largest amount1 in the shortest time1 and with the minimum of money and labor1 all the details of the hog-raising industry are directed4 ,here is the whole secret--pork in largest amount1 in shortest time1 at lowest production costs4 ,and the very foundation is perfect health and vigorous condition of the hogs1 both breeding animals and market stock4 ,health and vigor are necessary in the breeding animals if they are to produce big litters of sturdy pigs--in the market animals if they are to consume large amounts of food and economically and quickly convert it into fat and muscle4 ,weak1 sickly1 run-down hogs are a constant source of trouble and are never profitable under any conditions4 ,disease is one of the greatest drawbacks in the hog industry4 ,illustration3 ,,poland ,,china ,,pig ,when selecting brood sows of any breed1 the preference should be given to those which have reasonably long sides and limbs of medium length4 ,when selecting boars make sure that vigor is present in a marked degree and also strong limbs4 ,any weakness in the back of male or female is to be carefully shunned4 ,during pregnancy two facts must be borne in mind4 ,the first is that the sow is doing double duty4 ,she is keeping up her own bodily functions1 as well as developing her fetal litter4 ,therefore1 feeding should be liberal4 ,the mistakes in feeding breeding animals are more frequently those which keep such stock thin4 ,the importance of ample feeding at this time is a demonstrated fact1 as well as one which appeals to common sense4 ,in the second place the sow is building new tissue4 ,hence the kind of feed is important4 ,bran1 peas1 oats and barley and such forage plants as clover1 alfalfa1 vetches and the like4 ,ordinary pasture grasses are of much value4 ,all breeders lay great emphasis on the condition of the bowels during pregnancy1 and particularly at farrowing4 ,the special danger to be avoided is constipation4 ,it is right here that ,pratts ,hog ,tonic shows its great worth to hog raiser4 ,it puts the digestion organs into healthy condition and the result is safe farrowing and a healthy litter which is not apt to suffer from scours or thumps4 ,illustration3 ,,duroc-,,jersey ,,boar ,good health is inherited from vigorous1 healthy ancestors4 ,it is intensified and preserved by proper management4 ,the time to begin fitting pigs for market is before they are farrowed4 ,for this reason it is advisable to pay particular attention to the feed and care of the brood sow from breeding to farrowing time4 ,and ,it must be understood that it is much easier to continue an animal 7hog7 in a thrifty1 hardy condition than to bring the animal back to his normal appetite and rate of growth1 once he is out of order4 7,circular #ij1 ,new ,jersey ,agr4 ,exp4 ,station47 ,these common-sense statements must appeal to the reason of every thinking hog producer4 ,and they make plain the wisdom of regularly supplying ,pratts ,hog ,tonic to the entire herd1 to breeding stock1 growing pigs1 fattening hogs4 ,this remarkable natural tonic and conditioners is not a specific for any single disease4 ,it is a health-builder and health-preserver4 ,in this connection we wish to particularly mention that most dreaded and destructive of all hog diseases--hog cholera4 ,we do not claim that ,pratts ,hog ,tonic will entirely prevent or cure this scourge4 ,but it will put and keep your herd in such fine condition that the individuals will be more resistant and will not as readily contract cholera or other germ diseases4 ,it will prevent and control such troubles as indigestion1 diarrhoea1 constipation and the like1 which are such a source of trouble in the average herd4 ,you may not appreciate the value of using such a conditioner1 but the ,kentucky ,agr4 ,exp4 ,station1 in ,bulletin #aha1 contains the following statement which deserves the careful consideration of every thoughtful hog raiser3 ,general conditioners have been found to be advantageous in the maintenance of healthy conditions in hogs4 ,brood sows should not produce their first litter under twelve months4 ,whether they should produce one or two litters a year will depend largely upon the conditions1 especially of climate4 ,sows should be kept for breeding as long as they will produce good1 even litters4 ,well-chosen sows should rear an average of eight to the litter4 ,brood sows should have ample exercise4 ,they get it in good form when they are allowed to turn over litter in the barnyard on which a little grain1 as corn1 has previously been sprinkled4 ,two-thirds of the winter rations may consist of mangels or alfalfa hay--the other third being grain or swill4 ,alfalfa for hogs should be cut before blossoming4 ,when sows farrow they should be fed lightly for the first three days4 ,later give all they will eat of milk-making foods4 ,a combination of ground oats1 wheat shorts1 and some corn is excellent4 ,and ,pratts ,hog ,tonic will be found especially valuable during the nursing period4 ,meal is fed ground and soaked4 ,as soon as young pigs will take skim-milk they should get it in a trough apart from the sow4 ,they are weaned at seven or eight weeks where two litters are grown in a year1 and at twelve weeks where but one is grown4 ,when pigs are weaned1 and previously1 there is nothing better than shorts and skim milk4 ,they should be grown subsequently to weaning on pasture1 with one to two pounds of grain added daily4 ,in season1 winter or spring rye1 clover1 alfalfa1 barley1 and rape all make excellent pasture4 ,the fattening period with swine covers from six to eight weeks4 ,unground corn and water will fatten swine in good form4 ,the same is true of barley and rye1 ground and soaked4 ,they may be fattened nicely while grazing on field peas4 ,they may also be similarly fattened by hogging off corn or gathering it from the excrement of cattle that are being fattened on it4 ,swine well grown should make an average gain of a pound a day4 ,bacon swine may be best sold at #age to #bjj pounds in weight4 ,lard types are usually grown to greater weights4 ,swine breeders have long recognized the value of ,pratts ,hog ,tonic as a disease preventive and fattener4 ,progressive breeders now consider it a necessity in profitable hog raising4 ,if a second litter is wanted during a year the sows should be put to the boar during the first heat after weaning4 ,many breeders do not like to pass periods of heat for fear that the sows may become shy1 and there is little reason why a sow should not have two litters a year4 ,in any case1 the sows should be carried on comparatively light feed until time to breed again1 gaining a little in weight2 and their treatment after breeding should be as already detailed for pregnant sows4 ,when the boar arrives at the farm he should be dipped in a solution of ,pratts ,dip and ,disinfectant1 as a matter of ordinary precaution against the introduction of vermin4 ,as an additional precaution1 a quarantine pen should be ready for him1 especially if epizootics are prevalent4 ,his feed before change of owners should be known1 and either adhered to or changed gradually to suit the new conditions4 ,if he has come from a long distance it will be well to feed lightly until he is well acclimated4 ,illustration3 ,,tamworth ,,pig ,breeders generally advocate the practice of keeping a boar to himself during the entire year--out of sight and hearing of the sows4 ,however1 a boar is often allowed to run with the sows after they are safe in pig2 but during the breeding season it is by far the best policy to keep him by himself1 admitting a sow to his yard for mating1 and allowing but one service4 ,the litters will generally be larger and the pigs stronger4 ,the boar should not serve more than two sows daily1 preferably one in the morning and one in the afternoon1 and can serve #ej to #fj in a season without difficulty4 ,in order to keep the boar in vigorous physical condition1 he should be given ,pratts ,hog ,tonic regularly4 ,the beneficial results will be seen in the way of larger litters and stronger pigs4 ,the greatest drawback to the hog industry which breeders in this country have to contend against is found in the losses which may be experienced through the infestation of the animals1 especially young pigs1 by parasites1 through outbreaks of hog cholera or swine plague1 or through the contraction of tuberculosis4 ,illustration3 ,,chester ,,white ,,boar ,in dealing with the diseases of hogs1 preventive measures must be most relied upon4 ,the animals must be given dry and well-ventilated quarters1 which must be kept clean4 ,contrary to common belief1 hogs have some habits which raise them above other domestic animals from the standpoint of cleanliness4 ,for example1 unless compelled to do so1 a hog will not sleep in its own filth4 ,if part of the floor of the pen is raised and kept well bedded with straw1 while the rest is not1 all excrement will be left on the unbedded portion of the floor1 and the bed itself will be always clean4 ,in addition to cleanliness1 close attention should be given to the feed which is supplied1 that nothing may be fed which will convey the germs of disease1 especially tuberculosis1 to the herd4 ,if the hogs are fed milk in any form obtained from cows kept upon the same farm1 the cows should be subjected to the tuberculin test1 as by this means all tuberculous milk may be kept from the hogs4 ,if they run with the cattle of the farm a tuberculin test of all the cattle is none the less desirable4 ,animals dead from any disease should not be fed to the hogs until the meat has been made safe by cooking4 ,skim milk or refuse from a public creamery should not be fed to hogs until it has been thoroughly sterilized4 ,feeding and drinking places should be clean and the water supply pure4 ,unless the origin is known to be uncontaminated and there has been no possibility of infection during its course1 hogs should not be allowed access to any stream4 ,wallows should be drained out or kept filled up as much as possible4 ,at least once a month the quarters should be disinfected with a solution of ,pratts ,dip and ,disinfectant4 ,these precautions will be found valuable aids in the destruction of the various animal parasites1 as well as a protection from some more serious troubles4 ,the methods of feeding and management outlined above have been successfully followed by hog growers for many years4 ,they are conservative and safe4 ,but during recent years a new method of feeding has been developed and is being generally adopted1 especially by specialists who make hog growing a real business4 ,this is known as the self-fed plan1 under which system feed is kept before the hogs at all times and they are permitted to eat at will4 ,in poultry feeding this is called the dry mash system4 ,just who deserves credit for originating or developing this plan cannot be stated4 ,that it is a good one is evidenced by the fact that it has received the endorsement of the ,bureau of ,animal ,industry1 ,united ,states ,department of ,agriculture2 of many ,agricultural ,experiment ,stations2 of the specialty swine journals2 of practical hog breeders in all sections of the country4 ,for this self-feed plan it is claimed that both feed and labor are saved1 thus reducing production costs4 ,that a #bej-pound hog can be grown in thirty days less time than is possible where slop-feeding is practiced1 thus getting the hogs to market earlier and avoiding danger of loss during this time4 ,that it produces pork of highest quality1 the meat being fine in flavor1 firm1 and with lean and fat well distributed4 ,advocates of the self-feeding plan make the following comparison with the old-time slop-feeding method3 ,when dry food is supplied in automatic feeders1 the attendant may fill the feeders at any convenient time of day and that at intervals of several days4 ,in slop feeding1 the meals must be prepared and fed twice daily1 usually when other duties are pressing and time especially valuable4 ,when dry1 ground grains are kept before the hogs at all times1 they eat when they feel the need of food and are not liable to overeat at any time4 ,because of the dry character of the feed1 they eat slowly1 masticating the food thoroughly and mixing it with saliva4 ,this means more thorough digestion and an absence of indigestion and bowel troubles4 ,and1 of course1 quicker growth4 ,slop-fed hogs1 on the other hand1 get very hungry between meals4 ,at feeding time they pile up around the troughs1 the stronger rushing and pushing away the weaker ones1 those that really need the feed the most4 ,then they bolt the food without chewing it1 taking all they can hold and leaving little for those that cannot find a place at the first table4 ,the quality of the dry-fed pork has been mentioned4 ,equally important1 from the standpoint of the butcher1 is the loss in dressing of hogs4 ,tests have shown that slop-fed stock loses six to eight pounds more per hundredweight than does the dry-fed4 ,illustration3 ,,berkshire ,,boar ,another big advantage of dry-feeding lies in the fact that large numbers of swine1 including those of various ages and sizes1 can be safely kept in one herd4 ,the writer has seen over two hundred head of swine1 ranging in size from pigs just weaned to #bej-pound porkers ready for market1 living in peace and contentment in one building1 eating and sleeping and sharing the forage pastures together4 ,of course this means a big saving in buildings and fencing and a great reduction in the amount of necessary labor4 ,the self-feeder may be used all through the life of the hog1 beginning when the pigs are still nursing and continuing until they reach market weight4 ,during all this time the ration should contain ,pratts ,hog ,tonic1 the guaranteed hog conditioner1 in order that at all times the herd may be maintained in vigorous condition1 be kept free from disease1 may avoid wasting feed through imperfect or sluggish digestion1 may earn for the farmer the maximum amount of profit4 ,we suggest that you make a test of this results-insuring1 profit-producing tonic4 ,watch results4 ,if you are not satisfied the dealer from whom you purchased the goods will refund the full amount you paid for them4 ,the self-feeding plan of growing hogs gives best results when the animals are given access to growing forage crops4 ,the feeders may be placed under cover out in the fields or kept in the hog house if the latter is reasonably near the pasture lots4 ,an unlimited supply of fresh water must be available at all times because dry-fed stock drinks many times the amount of water that slop-fed hogs do4 ,the reason is plain4 ,there are many different systems of handling hogs under this plan1 varying according to local conditions4 ,we will give in detail the method used most successfully for many years on a ,pennsylvania farm which each season markets several hundred hogs of a quality which commands a premium above current quotations4 ,on this farm1 particular attention is paid to keeping the hog houses clean and sanitary1 light1 sunny and dry4 ,dampness is always a fertile source of loss4 ,further1 the houses are never crowded4 ,each animal is given plenty of room4 ,the brood sows are placed in separate pens at farrowing time and watched carefully when giving birth to the pigs4 ,they are fed a rich slop1 a small quantity at first1 but in gradually increasing amount until they are receiving enough to insure a big flow of milk4 ,when the pigs are eight to ten days of age they are permitted to go at will to the self-feeder containing a mixture of ground grains4 ,as a rule1 several sows farrow at about the same time and the pens are so arranged that the pigs from several litters may all use one feeder4 ,this arrangement results in the pigs taking more exercise1 eating more food and making more rapid growth4 ,it reduces the danger of thumps and gives the youngsters a wonderfully strong start in life4 ---------------------------------------- -------------------------------- ,,more ,,pigs ,,per ,,hog--,,more ,,hog ,,per ,,pig ,big litters of strong-boned1 growthy pigs1 and rapid growth of pigs from birth to maturity are the natural result of health and vigor of breeding stock and youngsters4 ,weak1 run-down boars and sows produce inferior pigs and usually small litters4 ,and such pigs are not money-makers4 ,,pratts ,,hog ,,tonic the guaranteed conditioner for swine1 overcomes most hog diseases1 makes the breeders healthy and vigorous1 insures big litters of big pigs1 makes the youngsters grow steadily and rapidly from birth to maturity and fatten quickly and economically4 ,many of the most successful hog-growers will tell you that one secret of their success is the regular use of ,pratts ,hog ,tonic4 ,you should at least test it4 ,no risk on your part because ,,your ,,money ,,back ,,if ,,you ,,are ,,not ,,satisfied ---------------------------------------- -------------------------------- ,illustration3 ,care of ,swine ,the feed mixture used at this time varies somewhat according to available supplies and current prices4 ,a sample pig ration is made up as follows3 ,,ration ,,for ,,young ,,pigs ,winter wheat middlings #dj lbs4 ,hominy meal #dj lbs4 ,oil meal #c lbs4 ,whole oats 7heavy7 #e lbs4 #fj per cent4 ,digester tankage #ab lbs4 ,fine salt #a_/b lb4 ,mix thoroughly4 ,when the pigs are weaned they are placed with the herd1 a safe practice because of the general contentment and quietness and the entire absence of meal-time stampedes4 ,they quickly adjust themselves to their new surroundings1 and1 because accustomed to the use of self-feeders1 at once begin eating the regular hog ration with the rest of the herd4 ,in the hog house1 enough self-feeders are provided to permit all animals to eat at will without being crowded4 ,one feeder to each twenty-five hogs is the rule4 ,the hog ration1 like the pig ration1 varies according to conditions4 ,but at all times it is palatable and contains feeds which build bone1 muscle and fat4 ,a favorite formula is this3 ,,ration ,,for ,,growing ,,hogs ,winter wheat middlings #ej lbs4 ,wheat bran #ej lbs4 ,corn chop #ej lbs4 ,whole oats #aj lbs4 #ej per cent4 ,digester tankage #bj lbs4 ,soft coal and salt are kept before the herd at all times4 ,the hogs eat these at will4 ,the grazing system is used on this farm4 ,many different forage crops are planted1 in order to insure a regular succession of succulent feeds4 ,as each field reaches proper condition for grazing1 a hog fence is thrown around it and the herd admitted4 ,the hogs do all the work of harvesting1 thus securing valuable exercise and at the same time saving man labor4 ,under this system the fields have steadily improved in fertility1 due to the turning under of the uneaten green stuff and the direct application of the valuable hog manure4 ,forage crops vary in different sections of the country4 ,on the farm in question the earliest forage is rye1 followed in rotation by the various clovers and mixtures of oats1 ,canada field peas1 vetch1 soy beans1 etc4 ,dwarf ,essex rape is a favorite crop and one that furnishes a tremendous amount of forage per acre4 ,when the corn crop matures1 the larger individuals are given the liberty of the corn fields and the crop is hogged down4 ,this again saves a great amount of hand labor1 a big item under existing conditions4 ,in the winter1 when grazing is out of the question1 the herd receives once daily a liberal feed of second crop alfalfa or clover hay4 ,understand1 the feeders containing the dry mixture of ground grains1 are available to the hogs at all times4 ,they help themselves at will1 day and night4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,la ,fontaine1 ,ind4 ,we have been trying to produce the largest hog in the world and we have done it6 ,we have a ,big ,type ,poland ,china hog1 that has been fed #abc days1 making a gain of #dej pounds and at this time weighs over #abjj pounds4 ,we fed him on ,pratts ,animal ,regulator4 ,h4,e4 ,,henry4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,when keeping hogs in large herds like this1 it is of primary importance that the most careful attention be paid to sanitation4 ,pratts ,dip and ,disinfectant should be used regularly and thoroughly to protect against disease germs and vermin4 ,and ,pratts ,hog ,tonic used to keep the hogs in perfect condition inside4 ,if sickness appears in the herd the unaffected hogs should at once be removed to clean1 disinfected quarters1 preferably without much range1 for by running over pastures they may come in contact with contagion4 ,their feed should be carefully regulated1 and1 if they have previously been on pasture1 should include some green feed1 roots1 or an abundance of skim milk4 ---------------------------------------- -------------------------------- ,,banish ,,hog ,,vermin ,,and ,,diseases ,to make a success of hog raising1 dipping is almost as essential as feeding4 ,at least it is second only to proper feeding4 ,lice and vermin1 the comfort-destroyers and profit-reducers1 and the germs which cause cholera and tuberculosis1 are exterminated by the regular use of ,,pratts ,,dip ,,and ,,disinfectant ,put the hogs and pigs through the dipping vat and spray the quarters and feed receptacles occasionally with a strong solution of the original ,pratts ,dip and ,disinfectant4 ,result--comfortable1 vermin-free and disease-free hogs1 less loss1 more pork1 more money4 ,illustration3 ,pratts ,animal ,dip ,there are other dips that look like the original ,pratts1 but they are not the same in efficiency4 ,refuse the substitutes4 ,use ,pratts1 the dip you can depend upon4 ,it costs no more but it's worth more6 ,you be the judge-- ,,your ,,money ,,back ,,if ,,you ,,are ,,not ,,satisfied ---------------------------------------- -------------------------------- ,the quarters in which the sickness first appeared should be thoroughly cleaned1 all bedding and rubbish burned1 and loose boards and old partitions torn out and burned4 ,if the pen is old1 knock it to pieces and burn it4 ,disinfect pens and sleeping places using ,pratts ,dip and ,disinfectant on the floors1 walls and ceilings4 ,whitewash everything4 ,if a hog dies from any cause1 the carcass should never be exposed where it may be devoured by the other hogs or by passing birds or beasts1 but should be burned at once or buried deeply and the pens thoroughly disinfected immediately4 ,if possible1 do not move the carcass from the place where it falls2 but if this cannot be done the ground over which it is dragged should be disinfected4 ,hog-cholera bacilli can live in the ground for at least three months4 ,care must be taken to maintain an absolute quarantine between the sick and well hogs4 ,the same attendant should not care for both lots unless he disinfects himself thoroughly after each visit to the infected hogs4 ,dogs should be confined until the disease is stamped out4 ,treatment of hogs suffering from cholera or swine plague is not always satisfactory4 ,the disease runs its course so rapidly that curative measures are more or less ineffectual1 and prevention of an outbreak should be relied upon rather than the cure of sick animals4 ,pratts ,hog ,tonic has been successful in less virulent outbreaks when administered as soon as signs of sickness are shown4 ,pratts ,hog ,tonic should be thoroughly mixed with the feed1 which should be soft1 made of bran and middlings1 corn meal and middlings1 corn meal and ground and sifted oats1 or crushed wheat1 mixed with hot water4 ,if the hogs are too sick to come to the feed1 the tonic should be given as a drench4 ,pull the cheek away from the teeth and pour the mixture in slowly4 ,care should be exercised1 as hogs are easily suffocated by drenching4 ,do not turn a hog on its back to drench it4 ,hogs often suffer very much from vermin4 ,lice are introduced from neighboring herds1 and the losses in feeding are often severe1 especially among young pigs1 when death is sometimes a secondary if not an immediate result4 ,when very numerous1 lice are a very serious drain on vitality1 fattening is prevented1 and in case of exposure to disease the lousy hogs are much more liable to contract and succumb to it4 ,newly purchased hogs should be carefully examined for vermin1 and they should not be turned out with the herd until they are known to be free from these pests4 ,when the herd is found to be badly infested with lice all bedding should be burned and loose boards and partitions torn out4 ,old boards and rubbish should be burned4 ,the quarters should then be thoroughly disinfected by spraying with ,pratts ,dip and ,disinfectant4 ,vermin are most common around the ears1 inside the legs1 and in the folds of the skin on the jowl sides and flanks4 ,in light and isolated cases they may be destroyed by washing the hogs with ,pratts ,dip and ,disinfectant1 properly diluted1 applied with a broom4 ,in severe cases1 however1 especially where the whole herd is affected1 thorough spraying or dipping should be resorted to4 ,in this case a dipping tank will be a great convenience4 ,whenever any animals are brought to the farm1 or when animals are brought home from shows or from neighboring farms1 they should be kept apart from the rest of the herd for at least three weeks4 ,if they have been exposed to hog cholera or swine plague the diseases will be manifested within this time1 and the sick animals can be treated or killed and disposed of at once4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,galway1 ,n4,y4 ,i bought two spring pigs the #aeth of ,april and began feeding them ,pratts ,animal ,regulator until the #aeth of ,december when ,i butchered them4 ,one weighed #dae pounds1 the other #dbj pounds4 ,i know this ,regulator does what you claim it to do4 ,,baldwin ,o',,brey4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,if cholera breaks out in the neighborhood the farmer should maintain a strict quarantine against the infected herds4 ,he should refrain from visits to farms where they are located1 and should insist on requiring that his neighbors stay out of his hog lots4 ,visiting of all kinds at this time should be carefully restricted4 ,dogs1 cats1 crows1 and buzzards are very active carriers of infection from farm to farm1 and should be guarded against as far as possible4 ,illustration3 ,,pratts ,,practical ,,pointers ,,common ,,diseases ,,of ,,swine 7,symptoms and ,treatment7 ,diarrhoea or ,scours ,cause4--,by milk of the dam being affected by feeding of food tainted with the elements of decay2 by making a sudden change in the food2 by some disordered condition in the health of the sow1 and by excess of milk furnished by the dam4 ,usually occurs before the weaning stage1 as a rule in swine not yet ten days old4 ,symptoms4--,very soft condition of the voidings which are sometimes almost watery4 ,treatment4--,being highly contagious1 spray the floor thoroughly with ,pratts ,disinfectant4 ,keep the young swine comfortable and remove the voidings carefully two or three times a day4 ,correct the food given the dam1 mixing ,pratts ,hog ,tonic with her feed4 ,also give a small tablespoonful of sulphur daily to the sow4 ,hog ,cholera and ,swine ,plague ,hog ,cholera and ,swine ,plague are very much alike4 ,both are characterized by inflammation of stomach and intestines1 enlarged and inflamed lymphatic glands and sloughing of portions of the skin4 ,the treatment and preventive measures are alike in many respects4 ,they are germ diseases1 contracted in purchasing swine which may contract the germs when in transit on cars2 by exhibiting at fairs2 through persons who have visited infected herds2 through the feet of dogs and birds to which the germs may have adhered2 through the water of an infected pond or stream4 ,the most dangerous source of infection by far is coming in touch with diseased animals4 ,reduced stamina and filthy quarters favor the spread of these diseases4 ,hog ,cholera ,symptoms4--,dullness1 loss of appetite or depraved appetite and a disposition to lie down2 constipation or diarrhoea2 stiff gait2 red spots or blotches discernible about the ears and under the neck and belly2 in some instances there is difficulty in breathing4 ,treatment4--,authorities agree that there is no known cure for real hog cholera4 ,preventive measures1 therefore1 are of vital importance4 ,pratts ,disinfectant should be used frequently and to build up the general health of the hog1 giving it full disease-resisting power1 ,pratts ,hog ,tonic should be added to the ration4 ,besides1 it is a valuable tonic and fattener4 ,swine ,plague ,symptoms4--,extensive inflammation of the lungs1 by which it can be distinguished from hog cholera4 ,there is coughing and labored1 painful and oppressed breathing4 ,it frequently comes as a pneumonia or an inflammation of the lungs and pleural membrane4 ,the animal is in a sleepy and even comatose condition much of the time4 ,if it walks it staggers4 ,the skin reddens in a marked degree and the bowels become constipated4 ,this disease1 though not nearly so common as hog cholera is usually very fatal4 ,preventive measures1 as indicated for hog cholera1 are all important4 ,use ,pratts ,hog ,tonic as directed and disinfect with ,pratts ,disinfectant4 ,thumps ,cause4--,too liberal feeding and lack of exercise1 resulting in poor digestion4 ,the diaphragm contracts suddenly at irregular intervals1 thus giving the name to the disease4 ,the pig becomes unthrifty and stunted4 ,if the sow is a liberal milker1 nursing pigs may be affected4 ,treatment is usually preventive1 consisting of exercise and careful feeding1 ,pratts ,hog ,tonic being added to the feed4 ,tuberculosis in ,swine ,the losses from this disease are beginning to assume enormous proportions4 ,it results largely from swine drinking the milk of tuberculous cattle4 ,symptoms4--,digestive disorders1 such as diarrhoea and vomiting2 a stunted condition and a staring coat and breathing more or less labored4 ,treatment4--,there is no positive cure for this severe disease1 but good sanitation is the best preventive4 ,use ,pratts ,disinfectant freely and maintain health and vigor by regularly using ,pratts ,hog ,tonic4 ,the importance of testing heads of cattle that may be affected with tuberculosis is thus further emphasized4 ,worms ,there is perhaps no other animal troubled to so great an extent or with so many varieties of worms1 as the hog4 ,indeed it is almost a rule with some growers when a hog is sick and it cannot be told exactly what is the matter that they doctor for worms4 ,there are four species of worms that live in the intestines of swine1 resulting in more or less harm4 ,the ,common ,round ,worm1 ,pin ,worm and ,whip ,worm develop from eggs taken in in food and water4 ,the ,thornheaded ,worm develops from a white grub which swine eat4 ,to a great extent these are kept in check by ,pratts ,hog ,tonic4 ,as preventive measures1 drain stagnant pools and wet places where these eggs may be found2 plough up yards and pastures2 do not feed on floors not properly cleaned1 or on ground that may have been much used for such feeding2 do not give water from a deep well1 do not allow the swine to wallow in the drinking trough4 ,symptoms4--,frequently a gluttonous appetite without corresponding improvement in flesh4 ,again a much impaired appetite is found2 diarrhoea or constipation2 excessive itching1 causing the animal to rub1 especially the hind parts4 ,these symptoms will only exist when worms are present in large numbers4 ,treatment4--,give each adult hog one heaping tablespoonful of ,pratts ,worm ,powder with the feed once a day for four days4 ,after the last dose give a bran mash to loosen bowels4 ,repeat this treatment two weeks after the first to insure killing any worms which may have hatched in the meantime4 ,even if you are not sure that your hogs have worms--as they probably have--you should use ,pratts ,worm ,powder as above as a matter of precaution4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,woodsboro1 ,md4 ,i bought four pigs1 four months' old1 weighing about #af pounds each1 and1 in bad condition4 ,began to feed ,pratts ,animal ,regulator and at #e months' old they averaged a gain of one pound a day per pig4 ,,charles ,w4 ,,holbruner4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,illustration3 ,care of ,poultry ,,poultry ,one hundred hens on every farm was the small number set by the ,united ,states ,department of ,agriculture in its great war drive for increased production of foods4 ,and certainly this number of fowls1 and many more1 can be easily and profitably maintained on the average farm4 ,easily1 because under free range conditions1 which are possible on the farm they require but little attention4 ,profitably1 because under these conditions1 where they pick up much of their living1 the cost of production is comparatively low1 while eggs and flesh sell at good prices4 ,further1 these delicious and nutritious foods add variety to the farm table4 ,illustration3 ,,barred ,,plymouth ,,rocks ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,south ,easton1 ,mass4 ,i have used ,pratts ,poultry ,regulator regularly4 ,the egg record for #ijj fowls for five months the past winter was as follows3 ,dec41 #ej2 ,jan41 #dc2 ,feb41 #ee2 ,march1 #fi2 ,april1 #fi4 ,the lower record of ,january was caused by some pullets moulting4 ,would say that fertility of eggs averaged #hg in ,december to over #ij later in the spring4 ,j4,h4 ,,rankin4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,many a farmer's wife finds her poultry flock a never-failing source of pin money4 ,many a farm girl and boy have secured their education from faithfully saving the egg-money4 ,and the opportunities for profit in this line are now greater than ever before4 ,helps for ,poultrymen ,in a short chapter in a general publication of this kind it is impossible to go into the finer details of modern methods of poultry husbandry4 ,for those who desire more information on this subject we have a big #afj-page book1 pages #fx#i inches in size1 fully illustrated with #aej photos and drawings4 ,the title is ,the ,poultryman's ,complete ,handbook4 ,it's worth a dollar1 but we will send you a copy1 prepaid1 for only ten cents in stamps or silver4 ,address your request to ,pratt ,food ,co41 ,philadelphia4 ,illustration3 ,,white ,,wyandottes ,pratts ,poultry ,service ,department is maintained to give expert information and advice on poultry topics4 ,there is no charge for this service4 ,whenever you get puzzled1 write ,pratts experts4 ,they will send you a prompt personal reply containing the information you desire4 ,no charge1 no obligation4 ,address such letters to ,poultry ,service ,department1 ,pratt ,food ,co41 ,philadelphia4 ,illustration3 ,s4,c4 ,,white ,,leghorns ,breeds of ,poultry ,regardless of breeding and appearance1 a heavy layer is a good hen to own4 ,and laying ability is not confined to any one breed or class of fowls4 ,there are exceptional layers1 dependable profit-payers1 in practically every fair-sized flock1 whether made up of standard-bred stock or mongrels4 ,as a general rule1 however1 standard-bred birds are best4 ,by that term we mean those which have been bred to meet the typical breed and variety descriptions as appearing in the official ,standard of ,perfection which is published by the ,american ,poultry ,association4 ,such a flock is bound to be uniform in size1 appearance and general characteristics1 is easier to manage properly because of its uniformity1 and its products1 both eggs and table poultry1 will also be uniform4 ,further the income from such a flock may be increased through the sale of eggs for hatching and of breeding stock at prices many times greater than those of table eggs and poultry4 ,no matter what breed you select1 the most important matter1 the very foundation of success1 is the securing of individual birds which are strong1 sturdy1 vigorous and healthy4 ,only stock of high vitality can be depended upon to give continuously good results4 ,it is time and money wasted to keep fowls which are weak1 sickly or run-down1 the result of improper breeding or management4 ,as a rule1 it is best to select that breed which is most popular locally1 because such popularity indicates that the breed in question thrives under local conditions and meets the requirements of the local markets4 ,further1 one has greater opportunities of securing good birds and a larger market for hatching eggs and stock4 ,illustration3 ,,rhode ,,island ,,reds ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,clemson ,college1 ,s4,c4 ,we have been using ,pratts ,baby ,chick ,food and are very well pleased with it4 ,i think that it is the best baby chick mash on the market today4 ,,frank ,c4 ,,hare1 ,prof4 of ,poultry ,husbandry4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,among the farmers whose markets demand white-shelled eggs1 the ,s4,c4 ,white ,leghorn is the most popular fowl4 ,the ,black ,minorca is another favorite4 ,it produces the largest white eggs4 ,illustration3 ,,tolman ,,type ,,house ,where brown-shelled eggs are wanted1 the ,plymouth ,rock1 ,wyandotte1 ,rhode ,island ,red and ,orpington lead4 ,and for the production of the largest table carcasses the ,light ,brahma1 either pure or crossed with a more active breed1 is a favorite4 ,the live weights of adult birds of these breeds are as follows3 ,breed4 ,cock4 ,hen4 ,leghorns #e #a_/b lbs4 #d lbs4 ,black ,minorcas #i lbs4 #g #a_/b lbs4 ,plymouth ,rocks #i #a_/b lbs4 #g #a_/b lbs4 ,wyandottes #h #a_/b lbs4 #f #a_/b lbs4 ,rhode ,island ,reds #h #a_/b lbs4 #f #a_/b lbs4 ,orpingtons #aj lbs4 #h lbs4 ,light ,brahmas #ab lbs4 #i #a_/b lbs4 ,most of these breeds have varieties1 determined by color of plumage or shape of comb4 ,select that one which best pleases you4 ,illustration3 ,,uneven ,,span ,,roof ,,house ,poultry ,houses ,when locating the poultry house remember that it is a great advantage to have soil which is light and naturally well drained1 since such soil dries off quickly after a rain and is much warmer1 as poultrymen express it4 ,heavy soil1 even stiff clay1 may be made to serve the purpose admirably if provision is made to drain off all surface water4 ,but avoid a site on which water settles in pools1 as the surface soon becomes filthy and is a menace to the health of the flock4 ,illustration3 ,,new ,,jersey ,,multiple ,,unit ,,house ,two units combined to house two hundred fowls ,the birds should have the benefit of several hours of sunshine each day4 ,so locate the poultry house where the sun can strike it freely4 ,the shelter of tall buildings on the north1 or even on the east or west1 is frequently an advantage during the winter months1 but the south side should be open if conditions permit4 ,shade trees and large shrubs about the house are a source of comfort to the fowls during hot weather and may be used to screen or partially hide the poultry plant4 ,the poultry house must be dry1 well-ventilated1 free from draughts1 light1 sunny and cheerful4 ,and if it is planned with reference to the convenience of the poultryman1 so much the better4 ,the most simple and inexpensive form of construction should be used4 ,in all sections of the country1 excepting the extreme north1 a single wall of matched boards on a light frame is perfectly satisfactory4 ,unmatched boards with battens nailed over the cracks or a layer of lightweight roofing paper over all are equally good4 ,in fact1 in case of necessity1 one may use the roughest of lumber1 and by covering the entire structure with roofing paper make a building which is tight and comfortable and acceptable in appearance4 ,the rear and end walls and roof must be tight to insure dryness and prevent all draughts4 ,windows and doors may be placed in end walls1 but these should usually be located forward of the center of the building and made to fit snugly4 ,the rear part of the house1 where the roosts are located1 must at all costs be protected against cross-currents of air4 ,illustration3 ,,roost ,the south or front walls1 on the other hand1 should have ample openings to admit air and sunshine4 ,the open-front or fresh-air type of house is much superior to the old tightly closed type4 ,plenty of fresh air means comfort1 health1 vitality and increased production4 ,illustration3 ,,pratts ,,practical ,,pointers ---------------------------------------- -------------------------------- ,,pratts ,,makes ,,hens ,,lay ,what is ,pratts ,poultry ,regulator8 ,a positive tonic and conditioner for poultry of all kinds and ages4 ,a health-builder and health-preserver4 ,not a food4 ,what does it contain8 ,roots1 herbs1 spices1 mineral substances1 etc4 ,each ingredient performs a certain duty4 ,the combination spells health insurance4 ,what does it do8 ,pratts ,poultry ,regulator makes and keeps poultry healthy1 vigorous and productive4 ,it shortens the molt1 sharpens the appetite1 improves digestion and circulation1 hastens growth and increases egg-production4 ,it saves feed by preventing waste due to poor digestion4 ,it prevents disease by keeping the birds in condition to resist the common ailments4 ,has it been fully tested8 ,yes6 ,in general use for nearly fifty years4 ,the original poultry conditioner4 ,imitated1 but unequalled4 ,does it give general satisfaction8 ,positively6 ,satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded4 ,test it at our risk4 ,increased egg production will prove that ,pratts makes hens lay4 ,how is it best used8 ,daily in small quantities4 ,for adults1 tablespoonful daily for #aj birds4 ,younger stock in proportion4 ,mix with dry or moist mash4 ,what does it cost8 ,nothing1 because it pays big profits4 ,about a cent a month per hen is the investment required4 ,where can ,i get it8 ,from #fj1jjj ,pratt dealers4 ,there is one near you4 ,direct from the ,pratt ,food ,co41 prepaid1 if your dealer can't supply you4 ,illustration3 ,,pratts ,,egg ,,producer ,illustration3 ,,pratts ,,poultry ,,regulator ,,your ,,money ,,back ,,if ,,you ,,are ,,not ,,satisfied ---------------------------------------- -------------------------------- ,illustration3 ,,pratts ,,practical ,,pointers ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,cincinnati1 ,o4 ,i have been using your poultry foods and remedies with the best of satisfaction and results for the last ten years4 ,,fred ,o4 ,,flaherty4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,illustration3 ,,simple ,a-,,shaped ,,house ,from a quarter to a third of the front wall should be left open4 ,cover the openings with one-inch mesh wire netting to keep the fowls in and repel all enemies and food-seeking sparrows4 ,cloth-covered frames should be provided to close these openings and keep out driving storms4 ,the cloth1 should be open in texture1 as coarse cotton or heavy cheese cloth1 not boardy and air-tight4 ,frames may be left loose to hook or button on inside or outside1 or hinged to the top of the openings and swung up against the roof when not in use4 ,in some cases1 as in the ,tolman house1 these openings are never closed1 day or night1 summer or winter4 ,it is advisable to provide one or more glass windows in addition to the openings referred to above in order to admit light when the cloth-covered frames are closed4 ,the windows may be placed in either the front wall or the side walls4 ,in the latter case the sun is admitted to the building more hours each day1 which is a big advantage during the fall and winter months4 ,poultry house floors may be of cement1 boards or earth4 ,cement is best for large1 permanent structures4 ,board floors are excellent in houses of any size and are almost a necessity in small ones which may be moved frequently4 ,earth floors seem to be favored by the fowls1 but if used the earth should be filled in to bring the floor level several inches above the surrounding ground4 ,this to insure dryness4 ,the accompanying cuts show typical designs of satisfactory poultry houses4 ,when building1 just bear the above principles in mind and the results will be satisfactory4 ,the ,tolman type is a strictly fresh air or open front house4 ,for a flock of thirty to forty birds this house should be ten feet wide1 sixteen feet front to back1 seven feet to peak of roof1 front wall four feet and rear wall five feet high4 ,the highest point of roof is five feet from the rear wall4 ,the entire south side is a wire-covered opening1 save for boards placed as shown in the cut4 ,a full-sized door is located in the east wall opposite the window in the west side4 ,roosts are placed near the north wall1 level with or slightly above the front opening4 ,illustration3 ,v-,,shaped ,,feed ,,trough ,illustration3 ,,nest ,,box ,illustration3 ,,dry ,,mash ,,hopper ,illustration3 ,,grit ,,or ,,shell ,,hopper ,illustration3 ,,water ,,bucket ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,port ,dover1 ,canada4 ,after a long experience ,i find ,pratts ,poultry ,regulator to be absolutely the best tonic to keep a flock of poultry in condition4 ,just as soon as ,i find a pen is not doing well1 ,i use the ,regulator in their mash4 ,almost immediately ,i notice their appetites improve1 their combs redden and they lay better4 ,i have also made trial of your other remedies and ,i find them all absolutely reliable4 ,,john ,s4 ,,martin ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,for a flock of one hundred or more birds the ,new ,jersey ,multiple ,unit ,laying ,house is to be recommended4 ,each unit is twenty feet square1 accommodating a hundred fowls4 ,similar units may be added for each hundred additional birds4 ,the drawing on page #dh shows two units4 ,in this house the front studs are nine feet high1 rear studs are four and a half feet high4 ,simple1 inexpensive furnishings are best4 ,the cuts show home-made equipment which will meet all practical requirements4 ,getting the ,eggs ,early-hatched1 well-matured pullets are the most dependable layers during the fall and early winter months4 ,some few yearling hens may continue to lay fairly well during their molting period1 but1 as a rule1 egg production drops with the feathers and does not begin until the new coat of plumage is completed and the system readjusted4 ,so yearlings1 taken as a whole1 do little toward filling the egg-basket until ,january or later4 ,get the early-hatched pullets into winter quarters by late ,september or early ,october before they begin to lay4 ,but be sure the house is fully prepared in advance4 ,clean house6 ,disinfect thoroughly with a strong solution of ,pratts ,poultry ,disinfectant4 ,kill every germ4 ,avoid possible loss4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,cherokee1 ,iowa4 ,i have used ,pratts ,poultry ,regulator for the last twenty years and always had the best of results4 ,it is a great egg producer and the best feed to keep little chicks strong and guard off that terrible disease1 bowel complaint4 ,in fact1 ,i cannot do without it4 ,,geo4 ,,wm4 ,,lyon4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,get ,fall and ,winter ,eggs ,it is most desirable that the flock begin egg production before the weather becomes severe4 ,get the laying habit established while the season is favorable1 and it is comparatively easy to maintain it4 ,and1 as production will not commence until the layers are fully matured1 the pullets must be hatched early to give ample time for them to make the needed growth4 ,as a rule1 it takes about seven months to mature pullets of the general purpose breeds and six months for the egg breeds4 ,therefore1 ,march and ,april chicks of the former1 and ,april and ,may chicks of the latter1 are most valuable4 ,this is a general rule4 ,some poultrymen are experts in this matter of growing chicks and can bring them to laying maturity in less time4 ,if disease appears take instant action to check it4 ,delay of a day or two may permit an epidemic to get well started4 ,in order to enable you to give proper treatment without delay you may well keep a stock of ,pratts ,poultry ,remedies on hand4 ,illustration3 ,,applying ,,lice ,,powder ,give every bird a thorough treatment for lice4 ,work ,pratts ,powdered ,lice ,killer all through the plumage4 ,this will fix the lice1 but will not kill the eggs4 ,in anticipation of the latter hatching1 rub ,pratts ,lice ,salve in the small feathers about the vent and beneath the wings4 ,that means death to the young lice as they appear1 but to make sure1 apply the salve at intervals of a few weeks4 ,don't overcrowd the house4 ,better have a hundred hens comfortable and laying than double the number crowded and loafing4 ,leave all ventilating openings wide open4 ,keep them open until winter storms make more protection necessary4 ,during the summer months the pullets have had plenty of fresh air4 ,to bring them into a warm1 tightly closed house is to invite general debility and an epidemic of colds1 catarrh1 roup and other allied diseases4 7,pratts ,roup ,remedy dissolved in the drinking water every few days1 especially during changes of weather1 will help to prevent such troubles47 ,keep the house clean4 ,remove the litter from the floor as soon as it becomes damp or soiled and replace with new1 fresh material4 ,clean the droppings boards at frequent intervals4 ,wash with ,pratts ,poultry ,disinfectant or scald the food and water dishes4 ,disinfect the whole house every few weeks1 taking advantage of sunny weather so quick drying will follow4 ,disease causes loss--disinfection prevents disease4 ,therefore1 ,,disinfect whether you see need of it or not4 ,poultry ,feeding ,the more food the birds eat beyond bodily requirements the greater the amount of the salable products they create4 ,any hen that is a natural layer will turn the surplus food into eggs4 ,if she is naturally a meat producer she will build flesh or take on fat4 ,and the sooner the fat producers are identified and removed from the laying flock1 the better for all concerned4 ,your birds will not get too fat to lay--they will get fat if they don't lay4 ,and the big problem is to induce the layers to eat as much food as they can digest in order that they may lay heavily and steadily4 ,to overcome all possible danger of overfeeding1 ,pratts ,poultry ,regulator should be regularly added to the mash4 ,this natural tonic and conditioner contains appetizers1 to stimulate the desire for food--digestives1 to insure complete digestion and assimilation of the food consumed--laxatives1 to regulate the bowels--internal antiseptics1 to keep the entire digestive tract in a condition of perfect health--worm destroyers1 to expel irritating and dangerous intestinal parasites4 ,regularly used1 ,pratts ,poultry ,regulator insures freedom from the more common poultry disorders1 reduces feed bills by preventing feed waste due to sluggish digestion1 hastens growth1 improves the egg-yield1 shortens the molt1 makes the entire flock more efficient1 swells the profits4 ,pratts ,poultry ,regulator should be added to the mash at the rate of one and three-quarters pound to each hundred pounds of mash4 ,mix thoroughly so each layer will get her share4 ,the ideal poultry ration is a varied one4 ,it contains mineral matter1 green food1 animal food and grains4 ,the absence of any one of these groups of foodstuffs means a reduced egg yield4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,i am both selling and feeding ,pratts ,poultry ,regulator1 and make a specialty of high-bred ,buff ,orpingtons4 ,twelve cockerels1 worth from #bj to #ge each1 were all placed in healthy condition by use of ,pratts ,poultry ,regulator and their quarters disinfected with ,pratts ,disinfectant4 ,w4,h4 ,,topp1 ,westgate1 ,iowa4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,the staple grain feeds are corn1 oats1 wheat1 barley and buckwheat4 ,the grain by-products1 bran1 middlings and gluten feed1 to which may be added corn meal1 ground oats and ground barley4 ,animal food of some kind is an essential to growth and egg-production4 ,skim milk and butter milk1 fish scrap made from oil-free fish1 beef scrap1 fresh cut green bone and good grades of digester tankage are all excellent4 ,but use only feeds of this character which are of prime quality4 ,oily fish1 poor beef scrap and mouldy green bone will surely cause trouble4 ,fowls on range during the growing season will pick up all needed green food4 ,in the winter one may feed cabbages1 mangel wurtzels1 beets1 carrots1 etc4 ,or1 if fresh stuff is not available1 heavy oats may be sprouted and fed when the sprouts are two or three inches long4 ,dried beet pulp1 a dairy food made at beet sugar factories1 is a convenient green food4 ,it must be well soaked before feeding4 ,one saves much time1 and not infrequently some money1 by buying ready-mixed feeds1 especially dry mash4 ,in1 making such purchases1 be guided by quality rather than price4 ,adopt some brand made by a reputable concern and give it a fair trial4 ,but do not hesitate to change if a better brand becomes available4 ,just try ,pratts ,milk ,egg ,mash4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,kingston1 ,r4,i4 ,i have used your ,baby ,chick ,food with the best success and would gladly recommend it to anyone wanting such food4 ,i do not only use it for baby chicks1 but for those #e-g weeks' of age4 ,c4,e4 ,,brett1 ,rhode ,island ,state ,college ,dept4 of ,poultry ,service4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,feeding ,dry ,mash ,the most simple and generally satisfactory feeding method is the dry mash system4 ,feed a certain amount of the scratch mixture--whole and cracked grains--each day and permit the fowls to complete the daily ration by eating dry mash--ground grains--at will4 ,keep mash before them in open hoppers and let them help themselves4 ,the mash1 because of its high protein content1 is the real egg-maker4 ,and during recent years there has been a tendency toward restricting the scratch feed and inducing the layers to eat more mash4 ,results seem to indicate that this plan is best1 increasing the yield and reducing feed costs4 ,the laying ration now recommended by the ,new ,jersey ,agricultural ,experiment ,station is simple and efficient4 ,this ration is made as follows3 ,dry ,mash lbs4 ,wheat ,bran #ajj ,wheat ,middlings #ajj ,ground ,oats 7heavy7 #ajj ,corn ,meal #ajj ,high-grade ,fish ,scrap or ,meat ,scrap #ajj ,scratch ,grain lbs4 ,cracked ,corn #bjj ,wheat #ajj ,oats 7heavy7 #ajj ,barley #ajj ,the same institution has perfected the following feeding table showing what amount of scratch feed should be given the layers daily each month in the year4 ,this is a most valuable guide1 especially to the inexperienced poultryman4 ,when the birds are fed scratch grain1 as indicated1 they will naturally eat enough mash from the open hoppers to meet their requirements4 ,amount of ,grain to ,feed ,layers ,each ,month in the ,year ,months ,amount ,per ,day ,per ,pounds ,for ,each #ajj ,birds ,feeding ,a4,m4 ,p4,m4 ,november #ab lbs4 #d lbs4 #h lbs4 ,december #ab #d #h ,january #ab #d #h ,february #ab #d #h ,march #ab #d #h ,april #ab #d #h ,may #aj #d #f ,june #aj #d #f ,july #h #c #e ,august #f #b #d ,september #e #b #c ,october #e #b #c ,study this question of mash and grain consumption1 for if your birds are not getting enough protein mash1 they cannot lay eggs in larger numbers4 99 99 99 99 99 ,hatching the ,chicks ,for layers or broilers1 hatch chicks early4 ,for late markets and home use1 you may bring off hatches at intervals throughout the entire summer4 ,the incubator and brooder are big helps where many chicks are hatched4 ,pratts ,poultry ,service ,department will gladly advise you regarding makes of such machines which are giving general satisfaction4 ,just a word of caution4 ,operate incubators and brooders in accordance with the directions furnished by the maker4 ,go slow in making changes4 ,sitting hens are very satisfactory if properly handled4 ,use only quiet1 motherly sitters and place them where they will not be troubled by the rest of the flock4 ,feed whole grain and a little green food and supply plenty of water4 ,dust the sitting hens occasionally with ,pratts ,powdered ,lice ,killer so they won't hatch a brood of lice with the chicks4 ,and paint the nest boxes with ,pratts ,red ,mite ,special to keep the blood-thirsty mites away4 ,growing the ,chicks ,little chicks must be attended to no matter what else is done1 because lack of intelligent care in early life will be reflected in poor performance when the chicks reach maturity4 ,one can seldom1 if ever1 offset the mistakes of brooding time by the best of attention later on4 ,protect your chicks against the weather1 against their various enemies1 against diseases1 against lice and mites4 ,keep them comfortable and happy4 ,start them right1 keep them growing steadily until they attain their full size4 ,protection against unfavorable weather conditions--rain1 cold winds1 blazing sun--is secured by providing well-built coops and natural or artificial shade4 ,coops should be weather-proof1 but well ventilated1 and so located that surface water from sudden showers cannot flood their floors4 ,they should also be sufficiently roomy to keep the flock happy during long hours of confinement in periods of stormy weather4 ,chick enemies include those that do their work in the coops1 usually at night1 as rats1 weasels and skunks1 and those that prey upon the flock when it is at liberty1 as cats1 dogs1 crows and hawks4 ,protection against the former is found in proper construction of the coops1 which should have tight floors and fine wire netting over openings left open at night4 ,a good dog will discourage these night prowlers and steel traps placed at strategic points will often put a quick end to their activities4 ,protection against ordinary diseases lies in keeping the little birds strong and vigorous through proper feeding1 exercise1 etc41 and by close attention to sanitation4 ,keep the quarters and food and water dishes clean4 ,use ,pratts ,poultry ,disinfectant at frequent intervals4 ,illustration3 ,a-,,shaped ,,coop ,aim to prevent rather than cure disease4 ,should there be any evidence of bowel trouble1 give ,pratts ,white ,diarrhoea ,remedy in the drinking water4 ,don't let the condition become chronic or general4 ,in sour weather1 when colds may be expected to appear1 use ,pratts ,roup ,remedy in the drinking water4 ,lice and mites work practically unseen1 but they are the source of heavy loss1 both directly and indirectly4 ,in extreme cases they actually kill many chicks4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------------- ,,baby ,,food ,,for ,,baby ,,chicks ,pratts ,buttermilk ,baby ,chick ,food raises every good chick4 ,it won't prevent losses from accidents1 but it does prevent death from digestive troubles and the more common chick disorders which are so often due to improper feeding4 ,the original ,baby ,chick ,food--,,pratts--contains all the food elements required to build muscle1 bone and feather1 to nourish the whole body1 to give that strong start in life which assures rapid growth1 even development and profitable maturity4 ,feed the original ,pratts for the first three weeks--the critical period--at least2 it may profitably be used much longer4 ,refuse substitutes and imitations4 ,these may be slightly less in first cost1 but in results1 as measured by number and quality of chicks reared1 ,pratts ,buttermilk ,baby ,chick ,food is ,the ,cheapest ,food on ,earth ,,your ,,money ,,back ,,if ,,you ,,are ,,not ,,satisfied ---------------------------------------- ------------------------------- ,illustration3 ,,pratts ,,practical ,,pointers ,,poultry ,early in life1 when two to four days old1 all chicks should be treated with ,pratts ,head ,lice ,ointment4 ,rub a little of the mild preparation on top of the head1 under the throat and beneath the wings4 ,at the same time dust with ,pratts ,powdered ,lice ,killer4 ,treat the mother hens most thoroughly1 substituting ,pratts ,lice ,salve for the ointment4 ,when the youngsters are ten days old1 treat them again1 this time using the salve4 ,and repeat the treatment at reasonably frequent intervals to insure complete freedom from the trouble makers4 ,the deadly blood-sucking mites do not live on the bodies of the birds1 but make their homes in cracks and crevices of walls and floors of the coops4 ,attack them there4 ,clean coops carefully1 then spray or wash walls and floors with ,pratts ,red ,mite ,special4 ,repeat as necessary4 ,that will fix 'em4 ,but you had best do the work on a bright1 sunny day when the flock can be kept outside until the coop dries4 ,feeding the ,chicks ,do not feed chicks for forty-eight hours after hatching4 ,in fact1 you may safely wait until they are seventy-two hours old before giving them their first meal4 ,nature has provided for nourishment during this period and it is best not to upset things4 ,if possible1 start the youngsters off on their life's journey with a drink of sour milk4 ,let them have sour milk to drink exclusively for the first ten days at least1 and give it to them all through life1 if this excellent food drink is available4 ,the principal feed for the first three weeks and profitably for a much longer time should be ,pratts ,buttermilk ,baby ,chick ,food1 a real baby food for baby chicks1 a mixture which is properly balanced in composition and in the right mechanical condition to insure quick digestion4 ,as chicks eat so little during this period1 as measured by pounds1 one is fully justified in paying a relatively high price per pound for this special feed which will give them a strong1 vigorous start and put their digestive organs in proper condition to efficiently use less expensive foods when food consumption becomes heavy4 ,the ideal baby chick food1 ,pratts1 is made of a variety of foodstuffs so blended as to supply1 in proper proportion1 the nutrients required to build flesh1 bone and feather4 ,it is ground exceedingly fine so it may be consumed freely and yet not tax the digestive organs4 ,obviously such a feed cannot satisfactorily be prepared at home1 which explains the rapidly growing demand which has arisen for ,pratts ,buttermilk ,baby ,chick ,food during recent years4 ,for the first day or two1 feed ,pratts ,buttermilk ,baby ,chick ,food exclusively at intervals of two to three hours4 ,at first1 spread it upon a shingle or piece of board4 ,later place it in little troughs or shallow dishes4 ,let the chicks eat a reasonable amount1 what they will take in twenty to thirty minutes1 then remove it4 ,supply a bit of fine1 bright grit during this time4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,rohrerstown1 ,pa4 ,i have used the ,baby ,chick ,food this season and have had excellent results4 ,i find it to meet all requirements4 ,it makes rapid growth and at the same time maintains vigor4 ,l4,b4 ,,sprecher1 ,director1 ,penna4 ,state ,poultry ,association4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,the second or third day after feeding has begun1 cut out a meal or two of the baby chick food and instead sprinkle a little regulation chick feed 7scratch feed7 in the litter4 ,there are many good brands of such feed on the market4 ,if preferred1 one may be made as follows3 ,scratch ,feed for ,chicks ,cracked ,wheat #ae lbs4 ,fine ,cracked ,corn #ae lbs4 ,pinhead ,oats #aj lbs4 ,broken ,rice #c lbs4 ,charcoal #b lbs4 ,at the beginning of the second week the scratch feed may be given three times daily1 just the quantity they will clean up and hunt for more1 and the baby chick food left in open hoppers or dishes to which the chicks may run at will4 ,by this time1 too1 grit may safely be left in open hoppers before the flock4 ,and if milk is not given freely it is well to supply some additional animal food each day4 ,fine fish scrap or beef scrap--always of high quality--may be fed sparingly in troughs or on pieces of board4 ,do not feed too much of this material4 ,if bowel trouble develops1 reduce the quantity of animal food4 ,the amount given may be increased progressively as the youngsters gain in size4 ,while ,pratts ,baby ,chick ,food need not be fed longer than the first three weeks1 it is good practice to continue its use for two to three weeks longer4 ,but at any time after the critical twenty-one day period one may safely begin to substitute a somewhat coarser and heavier developing or growing mash for the baby chick food4 ,we advise the use of ,pratts ,buttermilk ,growing ,mash4 ,here is a good home-made mixture3 ,growing or ,developing ,mash ,cornmeal #aj lbs4 ,wheat ,bran #bj lbs4 ,feeding ,flour #aj lbs4 ,fine ,ground ,oats1 ,sifted #aj lbs4 ,fine ,fish or ,beef ,scrap #aj lbs4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,the regular use of ,pratts ,poultry ,regulator in the ration for growing chicks prevents deaths from common disease1 increases the appetite and hastens growth4 ,this means less loss1 earlier laying or market maturity1 bigger profits4 ,p4,g4 ,,platt1 ,sec4 ,delaware ,co4 ,poultry ,assn41 ,wallingford1 ,pa4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,at six to eight weeks of age1 or as soon as the youngsters can comfortably eat coarser grains1 the fine scratch feed may be replaced by a coarser mixture4 ,equal parts1 by weight1 of cracked corn and wheat1 form the basis of this1 with barley1 heavy oats1 kafir corn and buckwheat added for variety if available at reasonable prices4 ,when the flock is weaned and well feathered1 the regular laying mash may be substituted for the growing mash1 though the latter may well be continued for a much longer period4 ,above all things1 see to it that nothing but feed of superior quality is supplied4 ,moldy1 chaffy1 grains and weed seeds may be cheaper to buy than sweet1 sound materials1 but the latter are cheaper to feed4 ,begin giving green food when the chicks are three or four days old1 cutting it up finely so they can eat it4 ,and continue to feed greens liberally at all times4 ,it's good for the health and cuts feed bills1 too4 ,care of the ,growing ,chicks ,as the chicks grow1 provide larger quarters if the original coops are at all crowded4 ,and teach the youngsters to roost early1 especially where brooders are used1 so they will not pile up in corners when the heat is removed4 ,when the brood is five to six weeks of age place low roosts1 lath tacked on six to eight-inch boards1 in the coops4 ,the sturdier individuals will soon learn to use them and educate the rest of the flock4 ,pay special attention to the water supply4 ,have clean water available at all times4 ,and do not leave the water dishes in the sun1 which will quickly make the water so warm that it is unfit to drink4 ,give the growing pullets as much space1 indoors and out1 as you possibly can4 ,feed them liberally4 ,keep them clean and comfortable4 ,in every way help them gain the health1 strength and vigor which they must have in order to do full duty in the laying and breeding pens4 ,finally1 cull your flock without mercy1 beginning at hatching time and continuing to the end4 ,if any baby chicks are crippled or weak1 dispose of them at once4 ,as the flock grows1 mark--by toe punching or otherwise--all individuals which show evidence of being lacking in vigor1 which are stunted or do not make rapid growth1 which fail to feather properly1 which are ever noticeably sick4 ,then rush them to market as soon as they reach the proper weight4 ,thus you will save for your own use only those which are physically right1 which have the health and stamina that will enable them to stand up under the strain of continuous egg-production4 ,and such a flock1 after it has undergone the further culling of a year in the laying pen1 will give you breeding birds capable of producing worthwhile chicks4 ,poultry ,diseases ,prevention of disease is most essential4 ,and the first step consists of carefully selecting the birds which will he given a place in the flock1 retaining only those which are healthy and vigorous1 and rejecting the weaklings and physically unfit4 ,the next step is to keep the birds in a high state of vitality through proper management and keep contagious and infectious diseases away by adopting the necessary sanitary measures4 ,fresh air1 wholesome food and clean water are essential4 ,equally necessary is the use of ,pratts ,poultry ,regulator1 which keeps the birds in perfect condition internally and so prevents such self-developed disorders as indigestion1 constipation1 and the like4 ,most of the serious diseases which take heavy toll of carelessly managed flocks are due to germs of various kinds4 ,these may be introduced in many different ways1 and when present in the flock they multiply and spread with great rapidity4 ,cleanliness and sanitation will largely overcome them1 and as each fowl is worth so much money under present conditions1 it is really economical to prevent loss even at the expense of some time and of germ-killing preparations4 ,pratts ,poultry ,disinfectant costs but a trifle4 ,a gallon1 diluted with water1 makes fifty gallons of a powerful disinfectant1 one that is highly efficient1 but both safe and pleasant to use4 ,spray the house and furnishings and wash feed and water containers at frequent intervals with this economical germ-killer4 ,results will surely be seen in healthier1 more productive birds1 less trouble and less loss from disease4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,staunton1 ,va4 ,i would not have tried to raise expensive poultry without ,pratts products in my house4 ,while ,i was a boy at home we always had a supply of ,pratts on hand4 ,i find that my success is due to the use of the ,pratts products kept constantly on the shelf4 ,h4,l4 ,,campbell4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,in this condensed book we can discuss only the more general disorders4 ,the subject is covered thoroughly in ,chapter ,,ix1 ,the ,poultryman's ,complete ,handbook1 including directions for equipping a hospital1 administering medicine1 symptom and treatment chart1 diagrams of the fowl's digestive system and skeleton1 control of poultry vices1 etc4 ,send a dime1 in silver or stamps1 for a copy1 to ,pratt ,food ,co41 ,philadelphia4 ,if necessary1 do not hesitate to consult the poultry experts connected with ,pratts ,poultry ,service ,dept4 ,they will give you personal help without charge4 ,in writing1 give all symptoms and necessary facts4 ,address such letters to our ,philadelphia office4 ,it is important that diseases of all kinds be recognized as early as possible1 and equally so that immediate treatment be given4 ,watch your birds6 ,if any show signs of being out of condition1 examine them carefully to determine the trouble4 ,then give them the care which is demanded in each case4 ,quick treatment will often effect a speedy cure of a valuable bird that might be lost if the disease became firmly established4 ,pratts ,poultry ,remedies include dependable preparations for most common poultry diseases4 ,they are guaranteed to give satisfaction and are inexpensive4 ,keep a supply on hand4 ,use promptly as occasion demands4 ,the saving of a single good laying or breeding fowl by instant treatment will more than pay the cost of a well-stocked poultry medicine shelf4 ,,poultry ,,lice ,,and ,,mites ,body ,lice--,there are many different kinds of these parasites and all are serious trouble makers4 ,they cause endless annoyance1 check growth and egg production4 ,lice-free fowls are healthier and more comfortable1 therefore more productive and profitable4 ---------------------------------------- -------------------------------- ,,guaranteed ,,poultry ,,remedies ,pratts line of ,guaranteed ,poultry ,remedies is the result of fifty years of experience4 ,each preparation is positively the best of its kind4 ,keep a supply on hand for instant use4 ,,pratts ,,roup ,,remedy 7,tablets or ,powder7 ,a sure preventive and cure for roup1 colds1 canker1 catarrh and similar diseases4 ,,pratts ,,gape ,,remedy ,guaranteed to bring prompt relief4 ,use as a preventive the first four weeks and your chicks will not be troubled with gape-worms4 ,,pratts ,,sore-,,head ,,chicken-,,pox ,,remedy ,a guaranteed cure for this highly contagious disease4 ,don't risk having your entire flock ruined4 ,keep it on hand for quick use when the ailment is first noticed4 ,,pratts ,,bronchitis ,,remedy ,a quick and effective remedy4 ,fully guaranteed for a disease that is generally fatal unless promptly checked4 ,,pratts ,,white ,,diarrhoea ,,remedy ,will save the chicks and cure completely when used promptly4 ,valuable in preventing the heavy chick losses usually experienced4 ,,pratts ,,cholera ,,remedy ,a sure remedy for cholera1 indigestion1 sour crop1 dysentery1 and bowel trouble4 ,guaranteed to satisfy or money refunded4 ,,pratts ,,scaly ,,leg ,,remedy ,this disease impairs the vitality of the birds and ruins their appearance4 ,pratts remedy will keep the legs clean and healthy4 ,,pratts ,,condition ,,tablets ,an effective remedy for run-down birds4 ,keeps show birds in condition and prevents colds1 roup and liver trouble4 ,,your ,,money ,,back ,,if ,,you ,,are ,,not ,,satisfied ---------------------------------------- -------------------------------- ,treatment--,if all poultrymen would use ,pratts ,powdered ,lice ,killer on their poultry1 lice would be unknown4 ,it is different and better than many like preparations1 being stronger1 non-poisonous1 has great disinfecting qualities1 and positively kills all kinds of chicken lice4 ,if you want to make money from your poultry you can't afford to be without it4 ,pratts ,poultry ,disinfectant1 or the more powerful ,pratts ,red ,mite ,special1 should also be used in the poultry houses4 ,lice seek crevices1 cracks1 openings1 etc41 that can only be reached by the liquid4 ,this should be sprayed or sprinkled on perches1 nest boxes1 drop boards1 floors and inside walls of all poultry houses4 ,it not only kills lice1 but has great disinfecting value4 ,do not accept a substitute4 ,pratts ,lice ,salve is a sure-fire lice killer in another form4 ,apply to the feathers beneath the wings and around the vent and quick results will be noticed4 ,a single application will be effective for a considerable time4 ,head ,lice--,the big grey lice commonly found on heads of little chicks1 causing great mortality4 ,treatment--,keep on hand all the time a box of ,pratts ,head ,lice ,ointment1 and use it on your little chicks1 and save their lives4 ,two or three days before the brood should hatch1 sprinkle the sitting hen thoroughly with ,pratts ,powdered ,lice ,killer4 ,poultry ,mites 7,red ,mites7--,these tiny parasites are poultry killers4 ,they do not live on the bodies of the birds1 but in cracks and crevices of the building1 coming out for their food4 ,they suck the blood from the fowls1 weakening and often killing them4 ,treatment--,look around roosts and in cracks in warm weather and you are apt to see hundreds of mites4 ,every week spray perches1 dropping boards1 sides of houses1 and roof near perches with ,pratts ,red ,mite ,special2 powder birds with ,pratts ,powdered ,lice ,killer1 and also add this to the dust bath4 ,depluming ,mites--,parasites that attack the roots or base of feathers which break off leaving bare spots4 ,will quickly spread through an entire flock4 ,usually found in spring and summer4 ,treatment--,separate all affected birds from the rest of flock4 ,rub ,pratts ,head ,lice ,ointment on and around the bare spots every few days1 until the mites have all been destroyed4 ,spray houses1 roofs1 runs1 etc41 with ,pratts ,poultry ,disinfectant4 ,persistent treatment is necessary to get rid of these pests4 ,,the ,,more ,,common ,,poultry ,,diseases ,symptoms and ,treatment ,apoplexy--,cause3 ,fowls too fat1 general poor condition4 ,symptoms3 ,paralysis1 sudden death4 ,birds frequently found dead under roosts4 ,treatment3 ,affected birds will not usually respond to treatment4 ,flocks should be treated to prevent further loss4 ,reduce the amount of feed1 give less corn1 supply ,pratts ,poultry ,regulator to improve general condition4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,reading1 ,pa4 ,have been using your poultry remedies for many years4 ,have used your ,baby ,chick ,food and had wonderful results4 ,i think it is great4 ,i also use your ,disinfectant1 ,lice ,powder and ,roup ,remedy4 ,,wm4 ,,faust ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,aspergilosis--,cause3 ,growth of mould in air passages4 ,symptoms3 ,rapid breathing1 rattling in throat1 loss of weight1 dragging wings1 weakness1 exhaustion4 ,in chicks1 sleepiness1 diarrhoea1 yellowish growth on lungs4 ,treatment3 ,avoid mouldy grain and litter to keep flock free from infection4 ,disinfect with ,pratts ,poultry ,disinfectant4 ,put flock in condition with ,pratts ,poultry ,regulator4 ,bacillary ,white ,diarrhoea--,cause3 ,bacteria4 ,the disease may be inherited from hens having infected ovaries1 or pass from chick to chick4 ,symptoms3 ,chicks have diarrhoea1 usually white or creamy4 ,sleepy1 chilly1 thin1 rough plumage1 drooping wings4 ,heaviest mortality under three weeks of age4 ,treatment3 ,badly infected chicks should be killed4 ,prevent epidemics by disinfecting everything with ,pratts ,poultry ,disinfectant4 ,give ,pratts ,white ,diarrhoea ,remedy in drinking water4 ,give chicks strong start by feeding ,pratts ,baby ,chick ,food4 ,bronchitis--,cause3 ,development of common cold1 breathing in dust4 ,symptoms3 ,cough1 rapid breathing1 whistling1 rattling and bubbling in throat4 ,treatment3 ,keep patient dry1 give laxative1 treat with ,pratts ,bronchitis ,remedy4 ,canker--,cause3 ,development of pus germs following injury or digestive troubles4 ,symptoms3 ,cheesy growths in mouth and throat4 ,treatment3 ,scrape off canker and swab with full strength ,pratts ,poultry ,disinfectant4 ,improve general condition with ,pratts ,poultry ,regulator4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,summerville1 ,s4,c4 ,i have used ,pratts ,white ,diarrhoea ,remedy1 and ,i wish to say that ,i have had some chicks that started with the white diarrhoea and ,i have given them the tablets in their drinking water1 and have not had any trouble since4 ,they are growing fine4 ,r4,c4 ,,foster4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,catarrh--,cause3 ,draughts1 dampness1 exposure4 ,symptoms3 ,thin discharge from eyes and nostrils1 sneezing1 difficult breathing1 dullness4 ,treatment3 ,pratts ,condition ,tablets to quickly tone up the system and ,pratts ,roup ,remedy to overcome the disease4 ,chicken ,pox or ,sore ,head--,cause3 ,bacteria4 ,symptoms3 ,eruption on unfeathered areas of head4 ,at first small and gray in color1 increasing until head is covered with scabs4 ,eyes frequently closed4 ,treatment3 ,disinfect most thoroughly with ,pratts ,poultry ,disinfectant4 ,treat with ,pratts ,sore ,head 7,chicken ,pox7 ,remedy4 ,cholera--,cause3 ,bacteria4 ,symptoms3 ,weakness1 thirst1 head drawn down1 drooping wings1 intense thirst1 frequently full crops1 yellow or green diarrhoea4 ,treatment3 ,give ,pratts ,chicken ,cholera ,remedy to whole flock as remedy and preventive4 ,improve general health with ,pratts ,poultry ,regulator4 ,disinfect most carefully and frequently4 ,burn all dead birds and everything taken from poultry house4 ,a most difficult disease to control if it gets established4 ,gapes--,cause3 ,small ,y-shaped worm1 about one-half inch long4 ,may be either pale or red in color4 ,attaches itself to interior walls of windpipe1 weakening the chick by sucking the blood1 and also causing strangulation4 ,this apparently double-headed worm is really two worms1 one of each sex1 joined together4 ,symptoms3 ,usually afflicts young chicks4 ,frequent gasping2 gaping2 coughing2 discharge of mucus and worms from throat4 ,treatment3 ,use ,pratts ,gape ,remedy4 ,disinfect floors of coops and runs with ,pratts ,disinfectant4 ,move to new ground and keep chicks off wet grass4 ,intestinal ,parasites 7,worms7--,symptoms3 ,dullness1 poor condition4 ,worms found in droppings4 ,treatment3 ,fowls regularly receiving ,pratts ,poultry ,regulator are almost invariably free from this trouble4 ,see details of individual treatment in ,the ,poultryman's ,complete ,handbook4 ,leg ,weakness 7,chicks7--,cause3 ,feed lacking in bone and animal matter2 close confinement2 lack of exercise2 over-heating in brooders4 ,symptoms3 ,chicks walk in a wobbly1 weak-kneed fashion1 often resting or hobbling along on the joints4 ,treatment3 ,feed young chicks on ,pratts ,baby ,chick ,food4 ,give fair amount of beef or fish scrap and bone meal4 ,afford opportunity for exercise1 especially on the ground4 ,avoid bottom heat in brooders4 ,feed liberally on green food4 ,add small quantity ,pratts ,poultry ,regulator to the ration4 ,liver ,disease--,cause3 ,improper food1 as overfeeding of corn or animal food1 lack of exercise1 general inactivity of intestinal tract4 ,symptoms3 ,no prominent ones4 ,if flock is not doing well and birds are lazy and sluggish1 kill one or more and examine the livers4 ,if found diseased1 treat the flock4 ,treatment3 ,use ,pratts ,poultry ,regulator to improve general condition4 ,feed plenty of green food4 ,disinfect the buildings1 and admit a big volume of fresh air4 ,induce the birds to exercise4 ,rheumatism--,cause3 ,exposure to dampness1 and cold4 ,symptoms3 ,swelling of joints1 stiffness1 lameness4 ,treatment3 ,make house dry and sunny4 ,use ,pratts ,poultry ,regulator to improve general condition4 ,rub affected parts with ,pratts ,liniment4 7,this fine liniment should be in every household4 ,it has a hundred uses47 ,roup--,symptoms3 ,bad-smelling discharge from the nostrils2 sticky discharge from the eyes2 feathers under wings and on back smeared and sticky1 where bird has wiped its head2 sometimes coughing and sneezing2 eyes stuck shut2 eyes closed and swollen out2 mouth forced open by cheesy growth2 patches of canker in mouth and throat4 ,treatment3 ,the disease is very contagious4 ,remove all birds showing symptoms4 ,clean up and disinfect the quarters1 using ,pratts ,disinfectant liberally4 ,give sick and well birds ,pratts ,roup ,remedy4 ,give the healthy flock ,pratts ,poultry ,regulator4 ,treat the sick with ,pratts ,condition ,tablets in addition to the ,roup remedy4 ,burn all dead birds and all material removed from the hospital4 ,scaly ,leg--,cause3 ,a tiny mite which burrows under the scales and into the tissues of the leg4 ,symptoms3 ,scaly1 rough1 crusty appearance of feet and shanks4 ,treatment3 ,apply ,pratts ,scaly ,leg ,ointment4 ,tuberculosis--,cause3 ,a minute germ4 ,symptoms3 ,steady loss in weight2 paleness of comb1 wattles and face2 general weakness2 lameness1 ruffling of feathers2 frequently diarrhoea4 ,eye bright2 ravenous appetite4 ,treatment3 ,the disease is contagious and will spread through the flock unless proper precautions are taken4 ,remove affected birds4 ,disinfect the poultry plant and surroundings with ,pratts ,disinfectant4 ,kill birds in advanced stages4 ,give the whole flock a nourishing ration1 and include ,pratts ,poultry ,regulator4 ,use lime freely4 ,if disease continues to spread1 dispose of entire flock1 disinfect with greatest care1 start anew with healthy stock4 ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,pleasant ,valley1 ,n4,y4 ,i gave ,pratts ,roup ,remedy a careful test on a flock of #ej growing white ,wyandotte chicks in ,october which were infected with bad colds1 and after treating one week with your roup remedy nearly every one was well4 ,,edgar ,,briggs ---------------------------------------- ------------------------- ,pratts ,,practical ,,pointers on the care of ,,livestock and ,,poultry ,,get ,,your ,,pratts ,,from ,,laing ,,bros4 ,,winnipeg ,,man4 ,,flour ,,feed4