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Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21281, 28 September 1934, Page 24

AUCTIONS. H. MATSON AND CO. ]|J O D E R N METHODS IN WOOL SELLING. With the growth of New Zealand - : "Wool Industry, methods of selling havt adapted themselves to present-day conditions, until we have the world': BEST SYSTEM. H. MATSON & CO., fifty years a{ •Were amongst the pioneers ar founders of this system, and to-dc offer to Woolgrowers the services of staff trained by long experience in tl Wool and Stock Industry. Their business is widely known. WE SOLICIT A TRIAL, IF YOU ARE HOT ALREADY OUR CLIENT, for the sale of ,WOOL o PRODUCE o STOCK OUR GRAIN DEPARTMENT IS AT YOUR SERVICE. Telegrams—Matsons Box 3, Christchurch. THE HORSE. The Brood Mare. For successful breeding the brood fnare should at all times be treated ■With care and intelligence. ■ Nothing is more disappointing to the owner of a valuable animal than the non-arrival of the much-looked-for foal, and although the mare is frequently blamed and often condemned, the fault is quite often due to negligence or ignorance on the part of the owner himself. Although the mare may take the stallion on the occasion of the first visit, it should not be left at that, and she should subsequently be tried at three-weekly intervals, and at the end of every month. Whether she refuses to stand or not, this practice should be continued for at least three months. Many mares, although refusing the horse for a number of successive periods, will often come into season again. Mares, when in foal, may be steadily worked during the period of impregnation. In the case of heavy agricultural horses it is quite a common practice to allow the mare to take her place in the team right up to the day of foaling, and we know of one case where it was actually necessary to free the animal from the plough in order that she might give birth to her foal. This practice, however, has nothing to recommend it, and a short period of rest before the event is the wisest and most practical procedure. Gentle exercise is necessary, but strenuous tasks should not be given to the brood mare. Right through the period of pregnancy care should be taken not to overwork, and for two months before foaling the duties of the in-foal mare should be light and easy, and any risk of over-straining should be avoided, as this may lead to disastrous results. The brood mare should be generously fed on good wholesome food, but never allowed to become over-fat before foaling. Mares are temperamental animals, and often need humoring, and when several horses are stabled together it is a good plan to feed the in-foal mares first, as this helps in preventing, fretting and excitement. It is easy to tell when a mare is about to foal. Her udder is full, and ■wax will be found on the "paps." This condition is described by horsemen as "waxed up." As a rule mares will foal quite satisfactorily and comfortably outside, but in an early season when the nights are cold a warm loose box should be provided and the animal given every comfort possible. When it comes to foaling in most cases the methods of nature are simple and safe, but should complications present themselves help must be given. After foaling, and the mare has settled clown, a warm bran or linseed mash may be fed, and if the mare is fed slops for a day or two this will greatly assist in bringing in the milk and restoring the dam to a normal condition. When mare and foal are strong enough they should be kept out of doors as much as possible, but should the weather turn wet or cold, shelter must be provided. Mares with foals should be fed liberally and wisely, and under normal conditions the mare may be put to work a week or two after foaling. When dam and foal have been separated for some time, the latter must not. be allowed to drink before some of the milk has first been drawn off, otherwise digestive disorders may result. The foal should be taught to eat as soon as possible, as this greatly assists in the early development so essential in all farm animals. QUOTAS UNNECESSARY. ft looks as if, where men were failing to check over-production of foods, Providence has stepped in. From the States of America appalling tales of losses of stocks and crops have reached us. The heat and drought there have decimated all the season's increase. Reports tell millions of emaciated cattle have been slaughtered to save them from dying. Will those animals be canned or boneless and bagged beef? If po. foreign beef should be more unpopular than ever. Instead of exporting foods, America must now become an importing country. This natural dispensation seems similar to Nature's methods of old, where in Africa and India, pleuro-pneumonia. rindapest, foot-and-mouth, and other disorders swept off antelopes, buffaloes, etc., in myriads when the herds increased beyond possibilities of existence. Such destruction as has visited the States' crops and flocks seems a paradox upon human effort. Everywhere the slogan has gone up, Produce all possible; cheap foods for the people. CONSIGN YOUR STOCK to the salesmen whoso record is a guarantee of their outstanding ability and consistent, success in selling consignments at Addington Salcyards. WATCH THE SALES MADE WEEK AFTER WEEK—Note how owners consign regularly to MATSON'S. See how the Firm's list of clients increases—that will supply indisputable evidence of the special satisfaction their work gives to clients. CONSIGN SHEEP, CATTLE, LAMBS, PIGS to •WATSON'S, SALEYARDS, ADDINGTON." U. MATSON & CO, A