Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1921-11-19
AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION
BY DR. ANDREW NJ SOULE

ration In producing thrlttlneSS ana
rapid development in the pigs.
Wheat bran is not desirable in
large amounts for growing and fat
tening pigs because of it's bulkiness.
In limited portions it is satisfactory
for brood sows, as it stimulates milk
secretion. It's laxative effect on the
digestive system makes it desir-
able feed for the brood sow just
prior to and after narrowing.
Tankage and Meat Meal
With the exception OF skimmilk,
tankage has no equal as source
Of producing growth, thrift and rap
id gains in pigs. 1t is a packing
house product made principally
from the scraps of fresh meat and
fat trimmings and scrap bones and
is thoroughly cooked by steam un-
der pressure. This high tempera-
ture completely sterilizes the prod
uct so there is no danger of spread
ing disease by feeding it to hogs.
Tankage carries such a high per
centage Of protein that only small
amount is required in the ration.
From one-fourth to one-half pound
per pig per day is usually consider
ed sufficient. However, the amount
required will vary with the age and
the weight of the pigs. One pound
Of tankage for every ten pounds of
corn is about the correct proportion
for pigs weighing over one hundred
pounds, but as much as one pound
to five pounds Of corn is desirable
for pigs just after weaving. For
young pigs, it is much better to re-
1uce the tankage one-half and add
Il VIII oh VT To ho1n on
ration.
Skimnilk and buttermilk are
about equal in feeding value and
are excellent supplements to grains
as feed for pigs. They are high
in mineral matter and digestible
protein, and, as a rule, will produce
larger gains than tankage or wheat
shorts. Skimmilk and buttermilk
are watery and bulky and relished
to a great degree by the pig. For
best results, about three pounds
three pints) of milk should be fed
for each pound of corn or corn meal
1t is advisable to mix the meal and
feed as a slop.
Oil meal or linseed meal is an
expensive feed in the south and due
consideration should be given before
purchasing. 1t is an excellent sup
plement to corn when fed in proper
amounts. Many breeders and ex
hibitors use it to add gloss to the
hair and help condition the pigs
for the show ring. The laxative
effect of oil meal makes it bene
fetal for brood soWs just before and
after narrowing.
/ Cottonseed meal has a poisonous
and often a fatal effect when fed to
pigs, therefore, it is undesirable I'm
der average conditions. Skilled feed
ers claim it is valuable in harden
ing peanut fed hogs if used less
than sixty days.
The hog is naturally adapted tC
feeding on concentrates, but ma
ture has also made him a grazer
Pork produced by feeding grain and
other concentrates alone is eXpen
sive and this practice should be
avoided as much as possible. Due
to our favorable climatic conditions
and to the fact that large variety
of grazing crops are naturally
adapted to the south, it is possible
to have forage for hogs practically
the entire year. This affords a
II great saving in the amount of grain
and concentrates required.
7, Hogs on grazing crops also make
greater gains. This is due to the
green forage furnishing a succulent
laxative and nutritious feed and
causing the hogs to take exercise in
gathering the crop. Careful expert
ments have proved that green plants
contain an element of growth not
found in grain and some other con-
centrated foods. This element not
only encourages growth in the hog,
but also produces strong vitality
in the animal.
But with all their advantages
grazing crops alone will not suffice
as the sole ration. Pasture and
forage must be supplemented with
an allowance of grain and other
concentrates in order to produce the
best hogs. Far too many farmers
have the idea that a few good fields
of grazing crops is all the feed that
is necessary in order to raise hogs
successfully. This policy of grazing
alone is fundamentally wrong when
the grazing crop is bulky, for the
hogs are not adapted to handling
large amounts Of bulky feed as is the
COW. For best growth the hogs
should receive in addition to the
grazing crop about two pounds of
grain per day for each one hundred
pounds live weight and the grain
should be balanced with some pro-
tein-rich feed as tankage, wheat
shorts, peanut meal, etc. The grain
should be fed regularly twice per
day. Clean, fresh water in liberal
amounts should always be supplied.
It is best to use as simple system
Of grazing crops as possible. This
policy will interfere less with the
other farm work and will insure
maximum grazing with minimum Ia
Dor. There are numerous crops in
Georgia to be used at various sea.
sons and in different sections of the
state. AS a whole, south Georgia is
much better adapted to grazing,
particularly during the winter
months than north Georgia. Def.
mite grazing periods are recognized
by the time certain crops can be
used.
Facts About Our College of Ag-
riculture
A correspondent writes: Please
give me information and advice
concerning the Georgia State
College of Agriculture. Our peo-
pie are interested in this insti-
tuition but wish advice relative
thereto.
The Georgia State College of Az.
riculture in it's present form was es,
tablished under the terms and pro,
visions of the Conner bill enacted
by the general assembly of Georgia
July 81, 1906. The instruction of
students began in September, 1907
Five teachers were employed at that
time and 1877 students were enrolled
The administration building which
stands on top Of Lumpkin Hill and
overlooks the city was dedicated in
1909.
The growth of the institution has
been remarkable. The registration