Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-05-15
TIE RANCH.
PR0sPEROUS OUTLOOK FOR CIT.
Rus FRUIT-GR0WERS.

New Zealand Spiuach-Destruction
by Birds-Abortion in Cows
General Matters Of Interest
There seems to be a decidedly prosperous
outlook upon the subject of orange culture
in Central California Not only did the ex-
tended and magnificent display made at
the citrus fair in Sacramento last january
conclusiveiv show that this part of the
State is eminently suited by natural eli
matte conditions and soil for the raising OF
ali kinds of citrus fruits, but the fine color
and freedom of the fruit from black smut
and scale. SO common on Southern Califor-
MIA trees and fruit, was specially remarked
by all Since that time the observations in
this line By growers have been of an inter
esting character, and the result promises to
prove that we enjoy an advantage over the
orange-culturists Of the southern part oil
STATE, far greater than heretofore sup
posed. Not only will we be able to marke;
Our orange crops two months earlier than
they. but. unlesS present appearances are
entirely deceptive; the black scale and
smut. which is so troublesome aud injuri-
Gus in the region Of Los Angeles and that
section Of the State, will not trouble here
and especially in the foothill region
To any appreciabe extent. 1t would seem
that these drawbacks largely result from
or are connected with the damp sea breeze
and fogs which are common there, while
in the dry foothill and valley region o.
ftat,frat D.tffnrpio fhn nditionS ar Ot.
poste as TO free us from these great draw
packs Not only is it found that they are
not indigenous to this section. but from
experience and observation of the present
season, it is believed they will not thrive
and continue TO exist here. even when i'm
ported from Southern California. While
this view is not as yet positively proved
TIE Indications are all III that direction.
From all quarters, where the Los Angeles
nursery stock of citrus trees has been SET
out in our foothills, in Central California
this spring, and fine growth obtained, ii
is noticeable chat the offensive black APP
pearance and condition soon changes and
the trees seem to put on ii new bright
color and vigor Upon this subject the
Placer Herald incidentally says: The
Auburn 0ange-GrOwers' Association has
cleared the ground ana set out this year
nearly COO trees, twenty feet apart. They
have their ground in excellent condition,
ami their trees look fresh and promise a
good sumner's growth. The black scale
or rust that covers the stalks and leaves
OF most OF the trees that are brought here
from the nurseries of Southern California
1t has been noticed, soon disappears when
transplanted To our soil and climate This
has been supposed by some to be due to
climatic iDGpences but Mr.. Curry, Super
intendent oi The Orange Association S
place. tells as that il is eaten off by ants
aud d species OF hug very much resembling
the lsdy-5ug which is harmless to trees,
but death on parasites.
ABORTION IN cows.
There has been great deal of complaint
upon this subject in California the past
winter and spring. in some cases a single
farmer has lost several calves, and no suf-
ficieut reason has been found. The same
difficulty seems also to have existed else
where, AMI the editor of the United States
Dairyg.Ga writes as follows upon the sub
ject
have written quite number of articles
upon this most trying misfortune TO b eed-
ers and dairymen. There are many theories
and opinions as TO the cause and nature OF
abortion. Some of the reasons gwen III
some Of our stock papers are little better
than ridiculous; many of them are fraught
with danger and should be received with
great caution (if received at ALL. Abortion.
despite our individual and collective ex-
perience, is still undated If not fatally on
the increase. Is any one to blame for this ?
| feel quite sure many persons are much to
blame for the condition of many aborting
cows. | don't wish to be too severe upon
lhe owners of cows, but positive expert
ence warrants me in declaring that abor.
ton is largely due to the criminal neglect
of these owners. This 1 am satisfied o.
from careful, persistent observation.
have had professional supervision of many
of the most extensive and valuable herd,
OF Jerseys in the United States, and have
had SAD experience in many cases of abor-
ton Many cases do | recall to mind As
the result Of gross carelessnesS, cruelty and
neglect.
The first great cause of abortion in cows
is hereditary pre-disposition next in order
is anything which seriously interferes with
the comfort of the COW, especially if long
continued any annoyance may be the di-
rect cause of abortion stanchions, | am
quite sure, have been the positive cause OF
abortion in many instances, within nv
own knowledge. These stanchions, when
too short are an especial discomfort to the
cows imprisoned in them, and should be
hooked to. The barking of cur or other
dogs often causes abortion hard handling
in milking is a proven cause of abortion
especially when accompanied by the severe
jerking which so many so-called good
mixers indulge in; foul, offensive matters
lying around, as is quite often common, is
dangerous, and is quite often the only cause
in many cases OF abortion; allowing bull
TO run in the same pasture, is a most fruit
full source of abortion no bull should be-
allowed within even the sound of his voice
TO the cows he may head. The placentG
has been the cause of many abortions bN
being placed where the COWS, or anything
else, can smell it. 1t should ALWAYS b,
buried out of sight and smell. An abort
ing cow should be quarantined from all tn
rest. Sympathetic abortions are common
a COW in heat should not be allowed in tn
company of cows in calf Everythins
should be done consistent with the com
mon laws of physiology, i'll the genera
management of herd of bovines, if W,
would succeed.
USE AND TREATMENT OF MANURES.
The necessity for farmers in Californi,
giving attention 10 keeping their lands il
a productive state by application of ma
nures, has. frequently been urged by tn,
RECORD UNION, and that the practice whicl
has been III vogue in this respect was fas
running the lands under cultivation. Thi
subject is beginning to receive some It'll
attention, but nothing as vet commensurate
with its Importance. A correspondent O
the RttrGt Press, speaking upon the treat
ment OF manures, says This is an i'm
portant subject, and | am glad TO see al
awaking interest in it in a State wher
there seems to be reckless disregard to tn
importance of keeping up the fertility o
the soil. Ii is much easier TO keep up tn
fertility of the soil than to bring il up afte
ii has become exhausted, just as it is easie
to maintain an animal in good condition
than to bring it up after it has become poor
II. 7. H. wishes to know whether tn,
cleanings OF the stable and hen-hous
should be put under cover, kept dry o
wet, etc, and how shall il be kept iron
burning, etc. 1t has not been found goo,
plan, even at the East, where we have IRE
9uent showers OF rain, to keep manure un