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VOL. LXVII INDL #APOLIS, JULY 20, 1912 NO. 29 S Breeding Useful Farm Horses Good Ones Will Always be in Demand. HELPFUL POINTERS ON SELECT- IXG AND CAKING FOR BREEDING STOCK. The scarcity of good heavy horses and the remunerative results that come from the few good horses that do go on the market show that we must work for more intelligent and increased horse breeding. Horses are indispensible to work in the country and large cities, and will continue to be so, even though it has been anticipated that they will be replaced by mechanical contrivances. It will be several generations before the usefulness of the horse will vanish for never was he in such demand as today and never was his price so great. • The breeding of horses has been directed along several lines, but that of draft breeding has been to some extent neglected in America. Even what draft breeding has taken place, has been for type, size, bone, weight and immense hauling powers, while disposition and temperament have been too often overlooked. Buyers want shapely horses with good feeding ability. Finish on a gelding is worth three times that on a steer. The perfect success in horse breeding and the perfection of all the great breeds is due to the thoroughness, the persistance and the determination of the breeders in selecting ind mating animals, and in supplying them and their offspring with an abundance of the right kind of foods. Breeding for bone, substance, quality, Individuality, size, weight and power, with the necessary stamina, action and disposition must be the constant endeavor of all breeders. For breeding and rearing horses, Indiana has a perfect climate; the soil and water are rich in mineral maters; feeds of all descriptions are grown everywhere— clover, grass and corn forage being ever available. In °ur State where corn is so abundantly Srown, we can fatten and finish our draft colts to a mature development more easily and cheaply than can be °ne in other states not so forward. Importance of Good Stock. -•- I'. breeding operations most farmers don have followed no definite-* plan. Grade mares are often mated io stallions of a different breed, or possibly both individuals are of very poor breeding. The prepotent, pure bred sire will do wonders if he is used judiciously on common, high grade or pure bred mares. The scrub stallion is worse than none. He is playing havoc with our draft breeds. He lacks the breed characteristics and prepotency sought for and must be barred from breeding service. The trouble and expense of breeding first class foals. The breeder should acquain* himself with the diseases and unsoundness that may decrease the vaiue of the offspring by their hereditary tendencies. It is as likely that the bad points be transmitted and intensified as the good points. The greatest success is attained by coupling animals that are as nearly perfect as possible. The breeder should determine the breed suited to himself and his conditions and purchase his mares as nearly true to the ideal type as possible with the means at his command. They should all be of the same breed. They should be mated to stallions of the same type .and breed. Stallions and mares selected for breeding purposes A profitable farm mare that raised three mule colts, one each >em. and developing are justified only when the animal is the very best. It is here that tho breeder's judgment must be used. Selection is one of the principal factors that make success. Only actual experience and study gives the breeder the familiarity necessary. He must be in love with his work. Being able to judge stock and pedigrees is of much importance and of great value, and he must be able to make a fair and accurate decision on an animal as an individual. He must be impartial with his Judgment and personal ownership should not affect it. It is equally important that the mares be of good breeding,—that they be free from unsoundnesses or diseases that are hereditary, transmissible or communicable to the offspring. Many unsound mares are bred to good stallions, with the expectancy of getting should have clean, wide flat legs, with sufficient size and development of tendons. The hoof should be properly shaped and sound. The bone should be clean and free from any coarseness. Be sure that the breeding stock have a good underpinning, for this is a point on which the buyer will discriminate above all else. Feeding and Caring for Breeding Stock It must be remembered that a breeding animal may be fed in such a manner as to depreciate his or her value as breeding stock. An over fat condition is conducive to sluggishness disease and impotency. We cannot expect these qualities to be associate with vigor, activity, power and ability for hard work; they are just the reverse. Stallions that get the most and best colts are perfect in condition, put thus by feed, exercise and care. The development of desirable qualities cannot be expected unless liberal feeding is practiced and care and attention given the animal. Many a hard working but uninformed breeder has failed just because he forgot that the growing animal requires definite amounts and kinds, of nutrition for the development of bone and muscle. The stallion owners who put their stalliond into harness claim to be able to insure more strong foals than when they are allowed to go idle. So also are the best foals gotten from mares that have worked through the period of pregnancy. Natural conditions must exist. Animals out of condition, half starved, over-fat, or over-worked cannot possibly bring the best of results. Handling Marcs and Colts. After foaling, the mare should be allowed to rest for twelve days, when she can again be put in harness. The foal will learn to eat by nibbling on the feed box of the mother and by the time it comes to the age of one month will greatly relish a mixture of oats and bran. Later ln the season it is advisable to keep the colt in a paddock or a roomy box stall but never allow it to nurse when the mother is warm or has Just returned from work. By weaning time the colt should know thoroughly how to eat and will receive no set back. Mares nursing foals should be given a ration that will tend to increase their flow of milk. Oats and bran in equal bulk, with about one-fourth in bulk of corn added makes a good practical ration. Daily exercise is of much importance during the winter previous to foaling. One feed of stalks and one of bright clover or alfalfa hay, with access to fresh straw, with a few ears of corn daily, will prove to be economical as well as safe. If at work they should be fed a heavier ration,—such as hay with oats and corn mixed with wheat bran. In regard to the management and care of stallion; flrst let him attain his maturity. Feed and work him as you would any horse, taking care as should always be taken, not to overwork or overheat him. If unable to work him, give him a roomy yard where he can exercise of his own accord. Remember that idleness and pampering with foods and putting him to service too young are all conducive to weakness and unsoundness in the progeny. Local Associations are Very Helpful. Probably one of the most influential agencies toward Improved horse breeding is that of the local horse breeding associations. These associations may Continued on page 4. A row of choice breeding horses. These kind are always in demand.
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Title | Indiana farmer, 1912, v. 67, no. 29 (July 20) |
Purdue Identification Number | INFA6729 |
Date of Original | 1912 |
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Agriculture Farm management Horticulture Agricultural machinery |
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agriculture farm management horticulture agricultural machinery and equipment |
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Title | Page 1 |
Subjects (LCSH) |
Agriculture Farm management Horticulture Agricultural machinery |
Subjects (NALT) |
agriculture farm management horticulture agricultural machinery and equipment |
Genre | Periodical |
Call Number of Original | 630.5 In2 |
Location of Original | Hicks Repository |
Coverage | Indiana |
Type | text |
Format | JP2 |
Language | eng |
Collection Title | Indiana Farmer |
Rights Statement | Content in the Indiana Farmer Collection is in the public domain (published before 1923) or lacks a known copyright holder. Digital images in the collection may be used for educational, non-commercial, or non-for-profit purposes. |
Repository | Purdue University Libraries |
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Transcript | VOL. LXVII INDL #APOLIS, JULY 20, 1912 NO. 29 S Breeding Useful Farm Horses Good Ones Will Always be in Demand. HELPFUL POINTERS ON SELECT- IXG AND CAKING FOR BREEDING STOCK. The scarcity of good heavy horses and the remunerative results that come from the few good horses that do go on the market show that we must work for more intelligent and increased horse breeding. Horses are indispensible to work in the country and large cities, and will continue to be so, even though it has been anticipated that they will be replaced by mechanical contrivances. It will be several generations before the usefulness of the horse will vanish for never was he in such demand as today and never was his price so great. • The breeding of horses has been directed along several lines, but that of draft breeding has been to some extent neglected in America. Even what draft breeding has taken place, has been for type, size, bone, weight and immense hauling powers, while disposition and temperament have been too often overlooked. Buyers want shapely horses with good feeding ability. Finish on a gelding is worth three times that on a steer. The perfect success in horse breeding and the perfection of all the great breeds is due to the thoroughness, the persistance and the determination of the breeders in selecting ind mating animals, and in supplying them and their offspring with an abundance of the right kind of foods. Breeding for bone, substance, quality, Individuality, size, weight and power, with the necessary stamina, action and disposition must be the constant endeavor of all breeders. For breeding and rearing horses, Indiana has a perfect climate; the soil and water are rich in mineral maters; feeds of all descriptions are grown everywhere— clover, grass and corn forage being ever available. In °ur State where corn is so abundantly Srown, we can fatten and finish our draft colts to a mature development more easily and cheaply than can be °ne in other states not so forward. Importance of Good Stock. -•- I'. breeding operations most farmers don have followed no definite-* plan. Grade mares are often mated io stallions of a different breed, or possibly both individuals are of very poor breeding. The prepotent, pure bred sire will do wonders if he is used judiciously on common, high grade or pure bred mares. The scrub stallion is worse than none. He is playing havoc with our draft breeds. He lacks the breed characteristics and prepotency sought for and must be barred from breeding service. The trouble and expense of breeding first class foals. The breeder should acquain* himself with the diseases and unsoundness that may decrease the vaiue of the offspring by their hereditary tendencies. It is as likely that the bad points be transmitted and intensified as the good points. The greatest success is attained by coupling animals that are as nearly perfect as possible. The breeder should determine the breed suited to himself and his conditions and purchase his mares as nearly true to the ideal type as possible with the means at his command. They should all be of the same breed. They should be mated to stallions of the same type .and breed. Stallions and mares selected for breeding purposes A profitable farm mare that raised three mule colts, one each >em. and developing are justified only when the animal is the very best. It is here that tho breeder's judgment must be used. Selection is one of the principal factors that make success. Only actual experience and study gives the breeder the familiarity necessary. He must be in love with his work. Being able to judge stock and pedigrees is of much importance and of great value, and he must be able to make a fair and accurate decision on an animal as an individual. He must be impartial with his Judgment and personal ownership should not affect it. It is equally important that the mares be of good breeding,—that they be free from unsoundnesses or diseases that are hereditary, transmissible or communicable to the offspring. Many unsound mares are bred to good stallions, with the expectancy of getting should have clean, wide flat legs, with sufficient size and development of tendons. The hoof should be properly shaped and sound. The bone should be clean and free from any coarseness. Be sure that the breeding stock have a good underpinning, for this is a point on which the buyer will discriminate above all else. Feeding and Caring for Breeding Stock It must be remembered that a breeding animal may be fed in such a manner as to depreciate his or her value as breeding stock. An over fat condition is conducive to sluggishness disease and impotency. We cannot expect these qualities to be associate with vigor, activity, power and ability for hard work; they are just the reverse. Stallions that get the most and best colts are perfect in condition, put thus by feed, exercise and care. The development of desirable qualities cannot be expected unless liberal feeding is practiced and care and attention given the animal. Many a hard working but uninformed breeder has failed just because he forgot that the growing animal requires definite amounts and kinds, of nutrition for the development of bone and muscle. The stallion owners who put their stalliond into harness claim to be able to insure more strong foals than when they are allowed to go idle. So also are the best foals gotten from mares that have worked through the period of pregnancy. Natural conditions must exist. Animals out of condition, half starved, over-fat, or over-worked cannot possibly bring the best of results. Handling Marcs and Colts. After foaling, the mare should be allowed to rest for twelve days, when she can again be put in harness. The foal will learn to eat by nibbling on the feed box of the mother and by the time it comes to the age of one month will greatly relish a mixture of oats and bran. Later ln the season it is advisable to keep the colt in a paddock or a roomy box stall but never allow it to nurse when the mother is warm or has Just returned from work. By weaning time the colt should know thoroughly how to eat and will receive no set back. Mares nursing foals should be given a ration that will tend to increase their flow of milk. Oats and bran in equal bulk, with about one-fourth in bulk of corn added makes a good practical ration. Daily exercise is of much importance during the winter previous to foaling. One feed of stalks and one of bright clover or alfalfa hay, with access to fresh straw, with a few ears of corn daily, will prove to be economical as well as safe. If at work they should be fed a heavier ration,—such as hay with oats and corn mixed with wheat bran. In regard to the management and care of stallion; flrst let him attain his maturity. Feed and work him as you would any horse, taking care as should always be taken, not to overwork or overheat him. If unable to work him, give him a roomy yard where he can exercise of his own accord. Remember that idleness and pampering with foods and putting him to service too young are all conducive to weakness and unsoundness in the progeny. Local Associations are Very Helpful. Probably one of the most influential agencies toward Improved horse breeding is that of the local horse breeding associations. These associations may Continued on page 4. A row of choice breeding horses. These kind are always in demand. |
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