The Shorthorn.

King Country Chronicle, Volume III, Issue 154, 10 May 1909, Page 4

The Shorthorn.

A well known authority, dealing with this subject, says:—"ln Shorthorns width between the eye* is an indication of good breeding quality In both sexes. Long, narrow heads arc objectionable. The incurving or dished face may be permissabic in the female, but it is never suggestive of virility, and is not to be sought in the bull. Roman noses are seldom seen and not in favour, although they arc almost invariably accompanied by unusual vigour of constitution. The bull's face should be of good width, the eyes to the nostrils; a fine muzzle is a sign of delicacy. Shorthorn noses are usually light and clean in colour, although occasionally black and clouded; the tatter, although not evidence of impure breeding.are avoided as much as possible by careful breeders. Such a minor point, however, as a clouded nose will not deter a man of good judgment from using* an animal that is exceptionally desirable in vital particulars. A generous middle signifies a good doer; excessive paunchinessis a fault to be avoided, but the highest results cither for feeding or dairying are only possible where ample digestive power is in evidence.

Never buy a saddle horse without geting on him.

Attention to the feet of young horse stock is of the utmost importance.

The largest fruit and vegetable canning hrhistry in*the world is conducted at Maryland United States. Now that chickens are bred from good layers they need more and more stamina to help them to fulfil their best intentions and usefulness. Brash out the heels ot the horse at night. If dirt is allowed to cake scratches and grease heel may result. Many a horse stands op all night because its stall is not made comfortable to lie down in.

It takes a long time to replace a forest, though it may be destroyed in a few hours.

Sheep always do well in dry weather, but wet jackets and wet lying arc almost sure to be followed with increased mortality. The world's estimated annual production of concentrated nitrogenous fertilisers at present is approximately : Nitrate of soda, 1,800,000 tons; sulphate of ammonia, 850,000 tons; nitrate of lime, 5000 tons; and calcium cyanamide, 13,000 tons; or a total of 2,668,000 tons.

Dont sow oats in a young orchard. You will surely regret it if you do, for the oats will steal the moisture from the young trees. The one exception to this rule is in the case of a very damp field where there is too much moisture.

If sheep and cattle have to travel miles for water it takes more out of them than a temporary shortage of food, a«J, besides the travelling cuts up the count*?.