Jerseys, Pigs At Port Albert Field Day

Northern Advocate, 30 November 1939, Page 2

Jerseys, Pigs At Port Albert Field Day

Over 200 were present at a combined field day sponsored by the Rodney Jersey Club and five local pig clubs and held on the farm of Mr P. C. Gubb, Port Albert, yesterday. The gathering was a record for its kind in the district, said Mr R. Ellis (president of the Rodney Jersey Club). He thanked Mr H. E. Johnson, of Kiripaka. for bringing live and dead pigs for demonstration purposes. In these strenuous times, Mr Johnson said in reply, co-operation and production were paramount. When the Rodney councillor on the Northland Pig Council (Mr R. E. Henderson) had suggested a demonstration similar to that recently staged by the A.F.F.C. in the Far North, he had been only too pleased to assist. The A.F.F.C. had willingly given the services of Messrs H. Kneebone and W. M. Garland,

Tribute of A. F. P. C. Mr. Johnson placed on record the very great assistance given by the A.F.F.C. for the use of their and by Mr. Kneebone for his specialused knowledge and interest in the problem, of carcase quality.

On behalf of the Northland District Pig Council, Mr. Johnson apologised for the absence of its supervisor (Mr. E. Preston) owing to a severe .attack of influenza.

Necessity of forming more pig clubs was stressed, so that members could insist on better food provision, higher standards of pedigree stock and other matters important to the industry.

Efforts of (ho Northland Pig Council in this direction could only he successful if more clubs were formed, as at present, only a small proportion of those paying the levy belonged to clubs.

Mr. Johnson made a few remarks about a large white sow he had brought to the meeting and which was later described by Mr. H. Kneebone as being of a particularly fine type. Grading, Judging Points Mr. Kneebone next demonstrated grading and. judging points. After the luncheon adjournment, Miss R. C. Johnson demonstrated the points of the Jersey breed, particularly commending a. mature bull in Mr. Gubb’s stud.

Diseases in pigs and cattle were dealt with in a most interesting manner by the Government veterinarian of Whangarei (Mr. T. H. Hanking Using terms which could be easily understood, Mr. Hankin imparted much valuable information and answered a large number of questions. Appreciation to the visitors was cxpressed by Messrs Henderson and Ellis, who also paid a tribute to the work being done on behalf of the farmers by the A.F.F.C. Mr. Garland replied. Appealing to all interested to join the Jersey Club. Mr. Ellis .announced that the Whangarei Club had extended an invitation to local members to visit Whangarei at a later date.