Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-20
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 SOW5 AND G|LTS
These Arc Some of the Rccommcnda- tons Made By J. H. Mcleod, Se-
 nor Live Stock Specialist.

cheaper by combining forage crops with corn" These are some of the recommendation made by J. H. Me, Lood, Senior Live Stock Specialist ' with the Agricultural Extension Di. vision of the University of Ark- ,nsas. under whose direction a ,ampaign is now being put on in the tate for the purpose of increasing the number of hogs to relieve the red meat shortage which is confronting us. In discussing he situation, NJ Mcleod says:
 "There is 15 per cent shortage of hogs This shortage has been brought about by decreased production in the United States and an increased demand by our Allies. September l, 1917, this number had decreased to G021S, ,000, showing a shortage of D. 427O0O head over the previous year. This shortage must be made up, and Arkansas has been asked to do her part by increasing her production of pork by 20 per cent. Last year we had 1.575,O0O hogs in our state; this means that the number must be in- creased by 300,000 head.
 We Can Do This in Arkansas.
 Our corn crop is excellent being l 4S per cent (21.5S5 OOO) bushels great or than it was last year. In addition the soil and climate make it possible to grow q great variety of forage crops. and forage crops furnish the very cheapest hog feeds: consequent out the use of some of the common grazing crops like oats, wheat, rye, rape. soybeans, cowpeas. etc. In making farm plans for the coming year leave sufficient ground to plant some of these grazing crops for the hogs
 1t is Safe Proposition.
 The United States Food Administra- tion is behind the movement for greater production. and guarantees count on a fair price for his hogs, so that it will be profitable to him; to limit the profit of the packer and the middleman, and to eliminate specula- tion.
 Begin Now to Increase the Number
 of Brood Sows. If man has not all the brood sows he can care for during the coming year, his selection should begin at once. This may be done by holding back a larger number of the best gilts from the winter and spring sales. or by buying additional females The demand for gilts and sows will be so great this winter and spring that ev- eryone cannot expect to buy the pure breds or even the best of grades. Look for the soWs with strong backs, deep and lengthy sides and good chest development. In order to bring the largest number of pigs SOW must have length and depth of body, and to bring strong, healthy pigs and pro- duce sufficient milk for their devel- opment she must have good consti tuition. In selecting and buying breeding stock first look at the hogs the ncishbors have for sale. This will not only afford an opportunity to sec the conformation of the hogs, but will also enable one to select the most prolific breeders and heaviest mixers
 Feeding the Brood Sow.
 Although there is larger quantity of corn on hand this year than usual. one should avoid feeding the SOW ex- cmsiNely on this feed. Not only is the number of pigs produced by the SOW affected by the ration. but also 1 the strength of the pigs All rations Fed should have protein feed (such as shorts, hran milk. alfalfa hay. clo- ve, hay, eowpea hay. soyhean hay, and green forase crops when they are in connection with the corn which is tat producing. Unless this is done large percentage of the offspring will be lighter and weaker
 Water.
 Plenty ct pure water is one essen ial often neglected in raising hogs. Many people still think the stagnant pool or other filthy water is good enough for the hog. but as a matter of fact, the hog is an animal that not ,nly appreciates clean water to drink, out will also pay dividend upon the lime and investment necessary to make the clean water available A SOW that has this advantage always gains faster in weight and is more thrifty than one compelled to drink rom the stasnant pool,
 she'ter
 A SOW does not require an expensive shelter. but she should have a shelter n dry place that keeps off the rain snd gives protection from the cold north wind. A shelter affording these meagre requirements can be built very cheaply,
 Protect Hogs From Disease. More than i54,000 head of hoss died n Arkansas during the past year. and 90 per cent of these animals died of