THE DAIRY HERD.

Putaruru Press, Volume VII, Issue 289, 23 May 1929, Page 3

THE DAIRY HERD.

USEFUL HINTS.

Salt and Water.

There were about forty farmers present to hear the aduiess by frofessor Riddet, at Matamata, on “ The Feeding of Dairy Cows.” Mr. E. C. Banks presided, and though the first part of the address was of a technical nature, the second half proved much more interesting and was greatly appreciated by those present.

Professor Riddet detailed the work which was being done at the Massey College, where lime was used and 4 cwt of manure as top-dressing applied to pastures. The speaker stressed the importance of small paddocks for the dairy herd, so that a proper rotation of pastures could be secured. The aim emphasised was to keep as many beasts as possible on the land avail- j able, and in this connection the Jer-

sey scored, in that it took more food to keep a bigger cow. Salt was of great importance in keeping the herd healthy, and should be always before them, while copious supplies of water should also | Ibe available as a cow would not j drink as much water when it had to , travel for it as when it was handy. For speedy growth in pastures I ammonia sulphate was advised, and I top-dressing should be done twice a

year, in July and March." At the conclusion of his address Professor Riddet answered a number of questions.