More Hogs for Wilson
County in 1919
By B.T. Ferguson,
County Agent
As has so often been said, no system of agriculture is safe
without the presence of livestock to go along with it. And truly no branch of
livestock could be made more profitable for this section that that of hogs.
With the proper rotation of pastures that can so easily be had in this county I
see no reason why we should not make the business a paying one. With rye, rape,
potatoes, peanuts, soybeans and many permanent pasture grasses that we can use
to advantage, there is no reason or excuse for Wilson County having to buy a
pound of Western meat. We are asked to increase our output again this near not
less than 10 per cent and I hope that the farmers of this county will respond
to this call.
Aside from having proper pastures the year ‘round, the
health of the animal is very important. He should have a warm, dry bed in
winter, and one as free from dry dust as possible in summer. You will find the
following to be worth while if kept in a box where the hogs can get to it at
will: Salt one pound, Sulphur one pound, lime one pound, copperas ½ pound, and
wood ashes one peck.
Another very important matter is to safeguard the hog
against cholera. This is easily done by the use of serum which costs very
little, and which is an absolute preventative against the dreaded disease, if
used before the hog gets sick, but it will not cure the disease. Hog cholera is
usually more prevalent during the spring months, therefore I would advise that
the farmers keep this in mind and have their hogs treated in case there should
be an outbreak in the community at that time. I will be glad to administer the
serum at any time. For further information, call me.
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