The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-10-13
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In studying the respective points oi
the beef and dairy animals as outlined
II is best TO commence with the head
There are two types Of beef heads al
shown-namely, Hereford and Short
horn, says farmers bulletin No. 143, is
sued by the United States department
OF agriculture. The beef head should
be short and compact, medium In size
refined In appearance. clean cut in con
tour, broad, with wide forehead, indi'
eating a good supply of nervous force
the eye large, clear and limpid; the
ear fine, active and covered with soft
silky hair; the mouth large; the muz-
zle medium in size, newy and free from
eoarseness; the Jaw medium heavy,
well fieshe6, with a good opening be-
tween the submaxillary space; the poll
rather broad aud fiat, and the horns
medium sized.
The eye is a very important factor
In the makeup OF any animal II re-
ceives it's nerve supply directly from the
brain. and it's clearness, brightness and
size indicate the degree OF nervous en-
ergy and disposition Of the animal. An
animal showing a large amount OF
white around the eye or with a small
pupil and a suppressed eye is generally
or a nervous, irritable temperament
and is on this account a poor feeder.
A broad and high forehead gives ample
space for the housing OF the brain.
which, OF course, directs and controls
the nervous energy and influences a.
gestion, assimilation. circulation and
other functions OF the animal organiza-
ton.
The nostril OF the beef animal should
be medium I'm size. with a clear. bright
lining membrane. II il is large. IL In
dlcates a predispOsition 20 scrOfulOus
diseases and the unnecessary oxidation
and waste OF food. II tits small, there
Is not sufficient room for the proper
development or the air passages, and
this is an indication OF hereditary
weakness. Under such circumstances
sufficient air viii not be dfa~11 into the
lungs TO complete the oxidation Of the
food, which must proceed rapidly In
the case OF animals consuming large
quantities OF "roughness"
As the chief function OF cattle is 20
eonsume large quantities OF food for
the formation of flesh. fat and milk Il
Is necessary that the mouth be large
and the teeth firmly set A medium
sized horn, refined ear and an intelli-
gent, active appearance are all indica.
uons of considerable Importance. as
they are associated with good breeding.
sufnclent nerve energy. freedom from
sluggishness and gentleness OF dispOsi-
uon-all points OF great importance 10
the cattle feeder
Bran with Corn For Steers.
A correspondent asks The Breeders
Gazette; How much bran at S18 per
ton can be profitably fed with corn at
% cents per bushel to matured steers
N the feed yArdY'
W. A. Henry answers as fOllOwsj
Our correspondent will dnd that II be
~iVea his steers o ration consisting OF
A'quarter or third ban Dy weight and
the remainder corn he win materially
Improve the quality OF his feed supply /
TO the fattening steers. Bran furnishes
a large amount OF mineral matter, such |
as phosphorus acid and potash. IL also
supplies nitrogen. II has a generally /
beneficial effect on the digestive tract
or ruminating animals and win cause
the steer 10 more fully utilize the corr
which, is fed him- The Wa0ure result