AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL NEWS.

Otago Witness, Issue 3755, 2 March 1926, Page 19

AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL NEWS.

culture), replying to a deputation at Wellington on Tuesday last, said he was strongly inclined to brine in a regulation to hasten the compulsory dehorning of all cattle, and might suggest that something be done next session. The butchers’ representative stated that 10 per cent, of the cattle killed at the Wellington Abattoirs were injured by horning, and half these were unfit for human food. Several speakers emphasised the advantages of dehorning cattle in improving the yield of meat and milk and decreasing the danger to people. An amusing incident is related by * WoodvQle farmer in connection with Pahiatua’s show. Some mistake was made with the penning of his sheep, and to his disgust ho noticed that three wethers had been penned as ewes. His annoyance, however, went when his exhibit bad been awarded third prize by the judge a wellknown Dannevirke fat buyer. A noticeable feature of the Taradalo landscape is the weeping willow, the delicate greenery of which beautifies the surroundings, and during the present drought the willow has proved its utility. For weeks past the axe has been busy on every side, cutting down the branches for the hungry cattle, as the ordinary pastures are parched and dry.