Smyrna times., 1916-01-19
FARMERS RECEIVE ADVICE
ON PROPER CARE FOR COWS
COW TESTING ASSOCIATION OF
DELAWARE HOLDS MEETING
Prof. Grantham. Hugh Fergus. Or. H..
p. Ewes and Others Address Meet
Held in Wilmington


p. Ewes and Others Address Meet
Held in Wilmington
The Diamond State Cow Testing
Association held q very interesting
meeting in the Delaware State Fair
Office. at Fifth and Shipley streets,
Wilmington Wednesday afternoon.
Prof. A. E .Grantham. Of Delaware
College spoke on "Alfslfa. " He
said the value Of alfalfa is unsur-
passed as natural food for rattle.
1t was pointed out that alfalfa had
come to stay and this is a proven
fact. The professor said alfalfa is
not only a excellent food for cattle.
but is used in many places TO feed
poultry. In feeding the poultry on
alfalfa the farmer helps the digestion
Of the poultry.
In discussing the prospect OF grow
ing alfalfa in this State Prof. Gran
than said that about eight years ego
it was considered almost impossible
TO grow alfalfa in Delaware but in
his opinion this State is we'll suited
for the raising Of alfalfa. The
speaker pointed out that good drain
age is necessary for growing alfalfa
ana good soil is necessary for sue
eessful crop. In the opinion of Prof.
Grantham almost any farm in Della
ware can be made to grow it He
said that in his opinion. alfalfa was
not a mysterious or expensive crop to
grow. The best time to plant il is
in the fall. To make n successful
crop it is necGs'ry to use the right
kind of lime and il IS generally
necessary to use a ton Of quick lime
to an acre Of land. The kind of lime
to use, according TO Prof. Grantham.
differs in different sections. II was
pointed out that ground-lime can be
used. as we'll as quick lime The
effect Of ground-lime will be more
lasting than quiek-lime. The speaker
said to be sure and use enough lime
and 10 put lime on the ground a
few days before seeding.
Breeding and What tits Doing For State
Hugh Fergus spoke on" Breeding. "
In his opening words Mr.. Fergus tolC
Of how the COW testing associations
was proving a great success. He tolC
how the association had shown tina
cross breeding mostly proved disas
trous. He said in selecting a bul
for a herd il is better and advissbl
Ia look up the pedigree Of the animal
He also told how to prolong the lif
Of bull.
DR.. II. p Ewes expressed appre
citation Of the work Of the farmers i
bettering their stock. He told ther
how il was to their advantage I
have a good quality of stock Il
upheld the statements of Mr.. Fergu
and told Of how it was necessary {
have a good hull at the head of th
herd. He pointed out how the youn
men Of this section have a great OF
portunity to build themselves up !
the dairy business. He also pointe
out that good feeding, ventilation ar
sanitary conditions are necessary
make a success in dairying. He all
said farmers Institutes are vel
good things and advised all who cou
to attend them. DR. Ewes said
was opposed to allowing veterinar
ans. under city ordinance, to go
dairies and inspect thu cattle al
charge a fee for their work. In h
opinion thescity should appoint mi
do this work and pay him and n
charge the farmers. After his a
dress the following committee, head
by Dr. Ewes. was appointed to dr'
up a resolution against the prese
order of things and present 1t TO G.
Council: Messrs Walker, How
and Mitchell.