Calf Club Corner

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume 54, Issue 32630, 5 October 1945, Page 3

Calf Club Corner

Answers to Correspondents: 'Seventeen members applied for halter plans and these have been forwarded. wants a remedy for ringworm. This disease is due to a fungoid growth and usually appears about the head. Wash affected parts with- soapy warm water to which has been added a few drops of disinfectant. Then paint daily with tincture of iodine. Shows: You- should be getting ready for shows now. Of course you have fed your calf correctly and taught it to t

[By

H. G. McGowan

on behalf of The

Hauraki Group Calf Clubs.]

lead. It has had a cover and you have been grooming it. So practically all your worries are over. Your pet should be nearing show condition. The finishing touches only are needed. Light Cover If you have a light cover (sack will •do), p U t this on every afternoon. This will get the coat in good condition. Do not keep the covter on during sunny days. Careful brushing is needed daily. Wash Your Pet Weekly It is a good idea to wash your pet weekly with warm water. Do this only on a warm sunny day. This is by no means as important as giving

it care and attention in feeding and grooming. Use Linseed Use linseed to get your calf in show condition. This may be placed in the milk or given in the dry meal. ■Oats and bran should be given after the milk. The 'best type of -brush to use is the food you give your calf. -But- nevertheless you should brush daily. A soft silk rag used after the brushing is most helpful. Leading and Handling Put your pet through its drill before its meal. Encourage your pet to walk freely. iStand on the left-hand side. Hold the rope with about a foot of rope and walk beside it. Show' Day Do not overfeed your pet this day. Get your pet ready early and allow her to rest before the time of going into the ring. You do not want your pet tired when the judge is doing his job. Do not 'be concerned with other calves in th'e ring. Look after your own. .Keep in step with your calf while you are leading her. Give your pet freedom to step out. Do not hold its head tightly. **BHD Hints For Your Show:

*(1) Erect a roped ring. Mow the grass. Havfe a shady place for the calves.

(2) Have seating accommodation for spectators. i(3) Tie numbers on right side of halter. Do not let these flap and frighten the calves. (4) Prepare your programme. (5) Appoint stewards. (■6) Have your ribbons.