The Nevada County picayune., 1918-01-17
KEEP MORE BROOD
 S0WS AND C|[TS
These Are Some of the Recommenda- tors Made By J. H. Mcleod, Se-
 nior Live S:c1& S7cciaiis.e.

recommendations made by J. H. Me Leod, Senior Live Stock Specialist with the Agricultural Extension Di. vision of the University of Ark ansas, under whose direction campaign is now being cet on in the state for the purpose of increasing the number of hogs to relieve the red meat shortage which is confronting us. Tn discussing the situation, MT. Mcleod says:
 There is 15 per cent shortage of hogS This shortage has been eht about by decreased production in the United States and all incredseG demand by our Allies. September l, 1917, this number had decreased tn 60, ,21S 900, showing q shortage of L. 427, ,000 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 % per cent. Last year We i had 1.575, GOO hogs in our state: this means that the number must be in creased by 30O000 head.
 We Can Do This in Arkansas.
 Our corn crop is excellent, being 48 per cent (21,5S5 .00ol bushels great, ar than it was last year. In addition the soil and climate make it possible 10 grow great variety of forage cops and fc~age crops furnish the - sAeanes. has fssz1a' cons .ape9-= i iv. 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. In 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 Admlnistra- ton Is behind the movement for greater production. and guarantees that the producer can at all times count on fair price for his hogs, so that 1t will be profitable to him; 10 limit the profit of the packer and the middleman, and to eliminate specula- ton.
 5.sin Now to lncrease the Number
 of Brood Sows.
 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 be cone by holding back larger number of the best gilts 1 from the winter and spring sales, or l by buying additional females. The ! Fo, ha great this winter and spring that. ev- i eryOne cannot expect to buy the pure l hreds or even the best of grades. Look for the sows with strong backs. | 7eep and lengthy sides and good chest 1 development In order 10 bring the l largest number of pigs SOW must have length and depth of body, and 10 bring strong, healthy pigs and pro. duee sufficient milk for their devel- aa.-rHt she must have good ors+i- s.' ..a Tn selecting and Auyi1g treedng stock, first 1eol at the he 1 aha aeishhors have for sale Tnis Wf not only afford an opaarunfts 2 v tha cenearraa1toc or he hogs. Au' MI laa enable ese 10 select efa ler s,ohae hrsel-rs and heaYi 4 mixers.
 Feeding the Brood Sow
 Although there is q larger quantity 9f com on hand tti~ raav tHan usraf. eheel1 avoid taatfrg tfe sow cs= aj8evelT oe this f. ea Nat only is 70 raPaer Of pis. oarcad hy sha
 sv affected by the ration but also ha strength of tla pias All ratiors ed should have protein feed tsuch as shorts, bran. milk alfalfa hay. clo- -ar haE, cowpea hay. soyheag hay md green forage crops when they are available), which is muscle building, n connection with ;he corn, which is at producing. Unless this is done a large percentage of the offspring will 1e lighter and weaker
 Water.
 | Plenty of pure water is one essen | ial often neglected in raising hogs. | Many people still think the stagnant | pool or other flinv water is good enough for the hog, but as a matter )f fact, the hog is an animal that not l lnly appreciates clean water to drink. but will also pay a dividend upon the | lime and investment necessary to make the clean water available. A -ow 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 of the rain and gives protection from the cold north wind. A shelter affording these meagre requirements can be built very cheaply.
 Protect Hogs From Disease.
 More than 154.000 head of hogs died in Arkansas during the past year. and |