Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-08

differ essentially from tho methods already
described. In relation to the cream gath
ering system he gave a brief description,
similar to those already given in the 70.
ports Of the meetings Of the board. The
cream, by this process, will be brought in
for distance of fifteen miles in each direc-
ton, in sparsely settled communities. This
system is largely adopted in Iowa and
Minnesota. At the creameries the average
price paid for milk was over one cent per
pound more than is realized in Vermont.
The prices for butter tho past year ranged
from 20 to % cents per pound. A year
ago cows were worth thirty-eight dollars
a head. The milk rooms are furnished
with large receptables for ice overhead,
and in this way the atmosphere is kept at
q very uniform temperature. He said the
butter produced is OF SO even character
that no difference can be detected. This
butter commands the highest prices, and
the supply is not equal to the demand.
This western butter will not keep as well
as the Vermont dairy, bat where used
fresh is of the best. II costs no more it
was said to ship butter from Iowa to Bos-
ton than from Northern Vermont. He
thinks the creamery system adapted to
Vermont. Eight tenths of the western
butter goes to New York and Philadelphia.
At the close of these remarks, Mr.. Penn
Der not having arrived, +. r. Towle Of the
board occupied the remainder of the even
ing, principally in lecture upon the i'm.
provement of our pastures, which was we'll
received by the audience.
Some inquiry being made in relation to
the system of cnsilage, Mr.. Lane of Corn
wall replied, and in his remarks did not
appear to particularly favor the system.
Mr.. Ilibbard stated that the farmers in
the vicinity of Ludlow are very enthusiast
tic in this matter, and quite a number of
silos will be built the coming season.
The evening having been fully occupied,
the meeting was adjourned until Wednes-
day morning. Notwithstanding the unfa-
vorable condition of the roads good
number were in attendance, and all APP
peared interested and profited
WEDNESDAY FORENOON.
On coming together Hon. Henry Lane
of Cornwall. gave an interesting lecture
on "The judicious feeding of stock" He
said that breeding and feeding must go
hand in hand, each depending upon the
other for the best success. Animals are
kept for three purposes, namely-labor,
food and material for manufacturing. A
chart was exhibited. showing the feeding
value of different kinds of food, determin-
ed by chemical analyses. as the different
grasses, grains and roots.
The ideas intended to be conveyed in
this lecture was proper combination of
different kinds of food, so rs to produce
the best results. He is Ct opinion that tho
practice followed by some farmers of feed
ing either COWS or swine too exclusively
on corn is not good for the health Of the
animals. He stated that the hay from a
rich soil is of a better quality than from
one that is poor. This will also be more
or less the case with other crops. A liber-
al feeding of the soil is quite rs beneficial
in quality of product as is the case with
animals. He stated that there are a few
towns in Addison county particularly ad,
apted to raising the best type of the i'm
proved Merino sheep which may be at
tributed TO the particular quality of the
grass and hay. 1t is conceded that the hay
produced on clay soil is superior TO tina,
grown on sandy land by q considerable
per cent. After the seed has become fully
matured if left to stand longer timothy, OF
indeed any kind of grass. will rapidly de-
teriorate in value. If bad weather is ex-
perienccd in hayng, the quality of the
crop will be more or less injured in conse
quencc, Would secure tho entire hay
crop as nearly as may be while in blossom
In making a proper combination Of feeding
| okn,. oil 20 Ii 10 Of
dissimilar character, SO to make so far as
may be, a complete ration. Thus, good
hay should be fed with bran or roots; roots
may also be fed proftably with clover hay
but not with straw or poor hay, rs there
are too much alike in chemical compost.
ton. If there is large amount of straw
or corn fodder to be disposed Of if some
concentrated kinds of food, as corn or cot
ton seed meal. peas, beans or oil cake is
fed in connection, good results will be
obtained. Indeed. it is proved conclusively
by experiment that the coarse kinds OF
fodder usually considered of little value by
| themselves can be utilized to the mos
profitable advantage with cotton seed meal
or other rich food, making it equal in nu
tritive value to good hay, and at a cheaper
rate. Corn can be fed to advantage with
clover or poor meadow hay. In speaking
of feeding Mr.. Lane stated that small
animals will require relatively more food
han larger ones, as more is required &c
sustain the heat of the body. The charac
ter of the wool will not be materially
changed by feeding; this will be more
directly the result of breeding. lie gave
the results of experiments in the feeding
ofseveral lots of sheep of different weights
the results of which proves the assertion
that the smaller animals will give a less
return for the feed than larger ones. 1t is
found that fat producing food is the bes
also for the production of milk. If feeding
corn and bran, would use one part of the
first to two of the last rs a good combna
ton. Corn meal will make more butter
than bran and of a better quality, accord
ing to Prof. Arnold. If feeding for butter
some reference should DO had to the future
condition of the COW, rs present profit
should not be secure I'd ut tho expense o.
the future value of tho animal. Horses
when Mt rest, should have % lbs. of hay
per day; would not feed too much hay
but decrease the quantity and add Iuorc
grain. Filling the rack three times day
| Is IL pOOf pluCllCc' Ilo lIeuS COIu lllch
and ban, and would mix these with cut
and moistenod hay. Would feed clover
hay to sheep, coarse fodder to cattle and
common hay to horses.
Some one inquired if peas would injure
the flavor of butter.
Mr.. Lane thought not Peas are excel
lent for sheep as also linseed meal when
obtained pure. The new process of man.
ufacturing reduces the value OF the meal
Any kind of roots fed in limited quantities
to horses will be found valuable. Likes
barley for most any kinds of stock. equa
to corn in value by weight. Barley mall
will produce Il large flow of milk, bu
probably not of n rich quality.
The chairman stated that in this town
large variety ofgrain is raised, and inquir
ed rs to mixing these for use.
Mr., Lane would feed peas with coarse
fodder and corn, oats and barley to milct
COWS. lie thinks it is best as general
thing to grind oats for horses on the scor,
of economy. We cannot get rs good Q
quality of wheat bran now as a few year!
since. Perhaps it will be found better t.
substitute wheat middlings.
Adjourned until afternoon.