The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-10
KEEP MORE BROOD
 SOWS AND GILTS
These Are Some Of the Recommenda- tons Made By J. H. Mcleod, Se-
 nior Live Stock Specialist.

| GAtdRCi Og IOuiDiAillB (A0Ro with corn" These are some of the recommendation made by J. H. Mo- Leod, Senior Live Stock Specialist with the Agricultural Extension Di vision of the University of Ark ansas. under whose direction a campaign is now being put on in the state for the purpose of increasing | the number of hogs to relieve the red meat shortage which is confronting us. In discussing the situation, MT. Mcleod says:
 There is a 1b per cent shortage of hogs. This shortage has been brought about by a decreased production in the United States and an increased demand by our Allies. September l. 1917. this number had decreased to 60.218.0 900. showing . shortage of B. 42T.0o0 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 1,576,o00 hogs in our state; this l creased by 100000 head.
 We Can Do This In Arkansas.
 Our corn crop is excellent, being 4S per cent (21. 1.5S5.000) bushels great CT than 1t was last year In addition the soil and climate make 1t possible to grow a great variety of forage crops, and forage crops furnish the very cheapest hog feeds consequent. ly, do not plan to produce pork with out the use of some of the common grazing crops like oats. wheat, rye, rape, soybeans, cowpeas, etc Tn making farm plans for the coming year leave sufficient ground to plant some of these grazing crops for the hogs
 It is Safe Proposition.
 The United States Food Administra- tion is behind the movement for greater production and guarantees that the producer can at all times 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- ton.
 Begin Now 10 Increase the Number
 of Brood sowe
 If a man has not all the brood sows he can care for during the coming year. his selection should begin at once. This may he done by holding back a larger number of the best gilts from the winter and spring sales, or bv buying additional females The demand for gilts and sows win he SC great this winter and snring that ev ervone cannot es-noct to buy the pure breds or even the hest of grades Look for the sows with strong backs deep and lengthy sides and good chest development Tn order 10 bring the largest number of pigs a SOW mus have length and depth of body and 10 bring strong. healthy pigs and pro duce sufficient milk for their deveI opment she must have a good consti tuition. In selecting and buvins breeding stock, first look at tre hogs the neghbors have for sale. This will not only afford an onnortunity tc see the conformation of the hogs, but will also enable one to select the most prolific breeders and heaviest milkers.
 Feeding the Brood Sow. Although there is a larger quantity of corn on hand this year than usual one should avoid feeding the SOW ex ! clusively on this feed. Not only is the number of pigs produced by the SOW affected by the ration, but also the strength of the pigs All rations fed should have protein feed (such as shorts, bran, milk. alfalfa hay, clo. , yer hay, cowpea hay. soybean hay. and green forage crops when they are : available). which is muscle building in connection with the corn, which is fat producing. Unless this is done q large percentage of the offspring will be lighter and weaker
 Water.
 Plenty of pure water is one essen tial often neglected in raising hogs Many people still think the stagnan: pool or other filthy water is good , enough for the hog, but as a matter of fact. the hog is an animal that not only appreciates clean water to drink but will also pay dividend upon the time and investment necessary tC 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 , from the stagnant pool.
 Shelter.
 A SOW does not require an expensive shelter, but she should have a shelter in dry place that keeps off the rain and gives protection from the cold north wind. A shelter affording these meagre requirements can be built very cheapiy.
 Protect Hogs From Disease. More than 154.000 head of hogs died in Arkansas during the past year, and 90 per cent of these animals died of cholera It viii pay to protect your animals from cholera. lice and worms the worst enemies of the hog Con. suit your county agent or write to Dr. R. M. Cow, Old State House. Lit tie Rock, Ark.
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