The Cow Due to Freshen.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 17 July 1911, Page 4

The Cow Due to Freshen.

It is not an uncommon, occwrrence to neglect the cow which is due to freshen, whereas if proper attention was given her up to this time, she should produce exceptional results. Give her sufficient and proper feed, as this will encourage the development of a large udder. A swollen udder after freshening would indicate that sho is a good cow, because it is the large flow of milk which causes the distention of the udder. It is at this period that the average stock owner is apt to err in allowing the calf to nurse its mother, owing to the fact that the calf has a tendency while nursing to hwnt the udder, thus causing increased irritation. Too much stress cannot he laid upon the importance of caring for the udder, it heing advisable to apply soothing applications in case same is unnaturally swollen or caked. A mild tone is often advisable where there is an unnatural swelling of the udder, as it has a better effect than outward applications.— Dr. David Roberts, in N.Z. Farmer.