Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-19


This is not as dscouraging a re-
port as l was obliged to make two
years ago when like figures showed
a total decrease of 2S.691 head of
cattle, a decrease of 1879 sheen and
1894 horses and colts. This report
cuts down the decrease in cows from
1858 two years ago to 1880, the de-
crease in two year olds is only ia:
while one year olds show an increa Sc
of 1867.
The figures on sheep are particu-
larly encouraging and show steady
increase since 1928. A decrease in
number of oxen, horses and colts
must be expected. The increase in
your cattle would seem to indicate
that the tide is turning and that
some farmers, at least. are beginning
to realize that at the present price
OF good grade dairy COWS there is a
margin of profit in raising those
from good sires and out of dams thar
nave good size, shape and dairy
DUALITY. The demand for this class
OF cows is on the increase and the
demand far exceeds the supply.
out of state buyers are constantly
lnqulrlng where in Maine they can
procure good, grade dairy cows. and
cattle dealers all over the State. tell
me 1t is impossible to find cattle Of
THIS class in sufficient quantity TO
satisfy the demand. Buys in south
ern New England prefer to buv in
Maine because they are pretty sure
10 get cows that are not only free
from tuberculosis at time of shin.
ment but because they come from
dlsease-free herds and in most cases
do not develop the disease soon aft
er arrival, as is often the case if the
nerd from which they come in tu-
berculous.
IN very many instances out of state
buyers come to Maine for their re-
placements after having their herds
tested and goodly percentage con-
demned, and because of this thew are
Wiling and, in most cases, do nav q
premium for Maine cows especiallv
lnose from an accredited herd or a
nerd under State and Federal super
VISION IN which no reactors were
iound on last test. / have been told
by dealers that $40 per head extra
on a lot OF this class would gladly
De paid by most out of state BUYERS.
thus the lead in bovine tuberculosis
eradication that Maine Is able to
maintain is resulting in direct
*ss. AL iiiei o.
1t is with extreme satisfaction
tnat can note an increase during
me past two years of 5643 sheen
rms is not a wonderful increase, to
oe sure, but does show a healthy
growth. l believe this increase il
que 10 the fact that sheep raising is
proving TO be a profitable business
ana l 1urther believe that it Is prov
ing profitable here in Maine because
VI tle activities of the Sheep and
ool growers Association. Through
lts method of handling the wool the
piice returned to the members has
uIen very satisfactory, especially
t compared with prices farmers
nave received in other states. 1t is
also with pleasure that the write
NOTES the healthy condition and GEN
eral appearance of the focks of co. 60
as seen along the highway in CO..,
parison with what they were IN ~
l5 years ago. u
me close Of this fiscal year :ruIv
1; 1870 marks the fifth year since
t 5ins work was incorporated in the
9uties OF the Division of Animal In
uuo.iy. me past two years have
sven no marked change in contaeious
=, lnlectlous diseases of animals
h,', tuberculosis is being slowly
Out surely eradicated.
me report shows 9o,535 cattla
.ested during year ending INV
1 a2@o; percentage of reactors 111ct
a. 4 mere was paid for condemned cat
tie $51,236. '''''eu cat