ON THE LAND

Taranaki Daily News, 18 October 1927, Page 5

ON THE LAND

national jersey show and sale FOOD PRICES REALISED. Tue National Jersey Show and tale i» now held annually at the Claudelandft A. and P. showgrounds, Hamilton, by Messrs. Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd. in conjunction with Messrs Abraham and Williams Ltd. The fifth annual saie was held on September 21 and 22, l>efore a very large and representative attendance of buyers. The object of the Sale is to provide a channel through which • breeders from all parts of the Dominion may offer their selected stud bulls. The catalogue this year was comprised of the choicest bulla reared by 48 prominent breeders representing Auckland, Waikato, Mrfnawatu and Taranaki districts. The sale is not confined solely to bulls, and some very choice females come forward each year. A feature of this year’s sale was the fact that every animal, with the exception of an imported sire, was sold absolutely without reserve. That this pokey was much appreciated by purchasers was shown by the excellent attendance on both days and the brisk bidding throughout the sale. The offering of bulls was undoubtedly the finest yet submitted in the Dominion and the large classes which came before the judg^ 4 Mr. A. E. Missen, have had few equals at any of the provincial •hows. The class for tw year old bulls Was won by Mr. F. J. B. Ryburn, with .the great sire Bill Owlet: second prize went to Messrs. A. Moreland and Sons* fine two year old bull Beechland’s Pr’ncc Charlie, and third to Mr. H. Saliway's New Plymouth Metropolital Show reserve champion bull Fury’s Noble Boy. .Well over fifty bulls came out for the yearling class and choice finally fell upon Mr. C. G. C. Dormer’s classy young sire Waipiko Crown Prince. Mr. J. Mclvor was second with Ivy’s Beauty, and Mr. G. A. Mills took third place with Burn Croft Agrion. Mr. W. Hobbs to= k first •nd second prizes in the 2-year-old h.ifer class, and Mr. J. Mclvor the same honours with yearling heifers. Mr. J. F. B. Ryburn’s bull Bill Owlet was finally made the grand champion anima! of the show. Mr. Ryburn provided the grand champion last year in Sungold, a sire which is now doing well in Taranaki, and consequently becomes the owner of the handsome Cup donated by Zdcssrs. jVright, Stephenson and Co Ltd. One hundred and seventy-live lots Were catalogued, but some lots did not come forward. Generally tlu cattle were in very good order, but there were several lots below the standard aimed at by the promoters. Animals in good condition met with a ready sale, and some very good prices were realised. (jfcie hundred and twenty-six one and two years old bulls sold for the good average price of £37 10s, 57 two year old bulls •veraged J Os. and 69 yearlings £2B |9s. Lilly of the choicest bulls in nroporl •ale condition made the great average I Of £6l 7s Gd. Six lots sold for over j 100 guineas. The top price of 1451 guineas was paid by Mr. R. H. Robertson. Hamilton, for the yearling bull Ro mni | Heather’s Willad. offered on account of Mrs. G. M. Harris, Marototo. This splendid young sire was line-bred to Bminent's Fontaine imp., his dam being intensely bred to the champion butterfat bull Waipiko Masterpiece. One hundred and forty guineas was paid by Messrs. Wright. Stephenson and Co. Ltd. on behalf of Mr. W. B. North. Durban, South Africa, for the 2-year-old Bull Ex-Officio, a son of the world’s champion twice a day milked cow Vivandiere 10361b. fat. This bull was sold on account of Messrs. A. Christie and Co. Tanokaha. The same vendors sold the 2-year-old bull High Born, a son A the champion Ida l a (full sister to Vivandiere) to Messrs. G. R. and H. Hutchinson, fo- 115 guineas. Beech-

land’s Prince Charlie was undoubtedly one of the outstanding bulls in the Catalogue. This bull s sired bw.Briar’s General Twylish. and is from the beautiful cow Flox. This bull was off red an account of Messrs. A. Morelard and Sons, and was purchased by Mr. W. T. Luxton, Puketaha, for 125 uineas. Mr. E. K. Sir ns’ great breeding sire Idalia's Royalty was secured b” Mr. V . H. Miers for 100 g lineas. This bull promises to become a champion butterfat bull shortly, and he is also making ft reputation as a sire of outstanding prize-winners. This bull is a son of the famous show champion and butterfat i cow Idalia, and was sired by Jersey Brae’s Sea Lord, a son of the beautiful Cow Sea Queen. Jersey Brae’s Sea I "ml sired that great heifer Loo's Queen, 7971 b fat, at 3 years, and lie is from j the same family an Jersey Brae’s Sea Shell, xvinner of the aged cow class at the last Royal Show in the greatest field even seen in the Dominion. THE WOOL MARKET. PRICES CONTINUE FIRM. (From Our Own Correspondent.! Wellington. 0et.,13. If the weather conditions remain favourable shearing should bo in full awing in many localities in the North Island. The,first sale of the new season opens at Wellington on November 17, and usually about 10,000 to 12,000 bales era catalogued at this sale. Growers have an idea that the best results are Obtained at the January sales, and many of them hold their clips for that series. There is never any certainty about this, for two seasons ago the highest prices were obtained at the opening sales, and in the last season the closing sales in March saw prices at the highest. The wool position on the surface looks very sound, but below he surface there is considerable nervousness. Prices show a firmness because stocks of wool, tops and yarn in the consuming centres have been allowed to become so low that the smallest improvement in demand > is likely to have a disproportionate effect ®n the wool market. The filling of urgent requirements at the beginning of the season has been the normal strength of the market. There has been a slight improvement at the consuming end, as evidenced by the slight advance that has been registered in the quotations for tops, particularly the lower counts. Jt is stated that it is the strong call for cheaper clothing that prevents convincing manufacturers of the need for dearer yarn. Rather than pay more users will explore every possible avenue and by th* uses of a lower count, by introducing artificial silk, or where that has already been done, by increasing

'I ha proportion of this substitute —in short by every device at their disposal manufacturers will produce a fabric at the price they know that their clients can pay. Re-worked wool, on one hand, and artificial silk, on the other, exercise a powerful “bear” influence on higher priced fibres. It is the purchasing powers of the ultimate consumers of the finished goods i*at exercise control of the raw product. A persistent obstacle to the stability of the tcxile industry lies in -the high costs of conversion, distribution and tailoring. I ntil the public reaps the benefit of good quality clothing at prices commensurate with the cost of wool, not only will demand not develop to its normal dimensions but the possibility of a further fall in prices will never be far from the minds of cloth merchants and retailers. More powerful still is the factor of finance. Every European country is seeking credit, and credit w not easily obtained. It was announced last week that the German bank rate had been advanced from 6 per cent, to 7 per cent., and this hardening of money must have the effect of checking German purchases of raw material. MANAWATU CATTLE SHOW. KEEN COMPETITION. There was a large and representative attendance of buyers at the fifty annual Manawatu Bull and Heifer show sale, which was held under the auspices of the manawatu and Horowbenua Jersey Cattle Breeders’ Chibs at the show grounds, Palmerston North, on the sth instant. Messrs. Wright, Stephenson and Co. Ltd. in conjunction with Messrs. Abraham and Williams were the auctioneers. The catalogue (Comprised 159 lots. 93 bulls and 66 heifers. The quality of the offering was of a very high standard, and a keen demand was experienced right throughout the Sale.

The particularly fine animals were paraded in the various classes before the judge, Mr. A. C. Lovelock of Woodville. Mr. Lovelock expressed great satisfaction with the quality of the cattle. The results of the show are as follows: — Two year old bulls and over: Estate S. R. Lancaster’s (Palmerston North) Dainty Nap, calved October 6, 1924 by Nap. 1; W. Devine’s (Awapuni) Awapuui Teddy, calved July 19. 1925 by Ku Ku Golden Lad, 2; E. G. Toose’s (Fielding) The Owl of Ennismore calved September 26, 1926 by Springbur: Owner. 3. Yearling bulls: R. L. Horn’s (Ohan) Ku Ku Boss Owl, calved August 22. 1926 by Owler of Puketapu, 1: Ku Ku Royal Game calved August 5 by KuK Ku Owler 2: Ku Ku Fame calved Nocember 20. 1926 by Ku Ku Owler. 3. Yearling heifers: Mrs. J. W. .Spiers (Levin) Rata vale Dumpy calved August 23. 1926 by Ku Ku Nappcr, 1 : R. L. Horn’s Ku Ku Golden Gay calved September 14. 1926 by Ku Ku Golden Crown, 2; Ku Ku Beauty calved October 5, 1926 by Ku Ku Owler. 3. The Wright. Stephenson C up presented by Messrs. Wright. Stephenson and Co. Lid., for the gran/l champion animal c.f the show was won by R. L. Hc -n with Ku Ku Boss Owl. in presenting the cup Mr. Cyril Dernier, president of the Manawatu Club, complimented Messrs. Wright, Stephenson and Co. Ltd, upon initiating the show, which he stated was having a wonderful effect in increasing the standard of the sale, and was also clearly showing breeders that they must bring out their cattle in first-class order if they were going to get the best results. FRIESIAN 1000 LBS BUTTERFAT. NEW RECORD FOR AUSTRALIA.

Mr. John- Donald, of Westmere, Wanganui made a great mark in the Dominion as a breeder of Friesian cattle. The latest performance credited to a Friesian cow of Mr. Donald’s breeding is the coveted one of a production exceeding 10001 b of butterfat. This performance was reconJy established in Victoria by the cow, Westmere Oakwood Duchess, eight years old. The exact figures produced are not vet available, but the production exceeds lOOOlba of butterfat for the year’s test of 365 days. In addition t > being the greatest Friesian cow so far test..-] in the whole of Australia, Westmere Oakwood Duchess recently won the type and utility class at the Melbourne Royal Show, and her son won the n ?w class for bulls judged on type nd the production of their dams. The dam of the new 10001 b fat producer is Woodcrest Duchess Paul by Mr. Donald’s great imported sire. Woodcrest Pietje Pontiac from Westmere Duchess Paul. The latter cow is by Paul Pietertjc. and traces her descent from the original cow, Domino, imported from Holland by the late John Grigg, of Longbeach. Woodcrest Pietje Pontiac and Paul Pietertje have both sired innumerable cows and heifers, whose productions have exceeded 800 and 9001bs of butterfat so that Westmere Oakwood Duchess is the result of a concentration by Mr. Donald of practically all ha best blood in his Westmere Stud. It looks is if Mr. Donald’s successes In the field of cattle breeding are alio to be followed up by similar achievements in the breeding of thoroughbred horses, for ihe first of the progeny of his imported sire. Chief Ruler, which have just commenced to race, are showing most promising form. Two of the first to run. fillies named Silver Rule and Flying ; Binge, have boon placed, the former winning at Otaki and the latter finishing : fourth in a big field at the recent Avondale Meeting at Auckland.

ABERDEEN ANGUS BREEDERS’ SALE TOP PRICE 100 GUINEAS. | The fifty annual breeders’ sale of Aberdeen Angus cattle was held at | Danncvirke recently. There was a re|cord entry ami a good attendance, but prices did not reach as high a level as last year. Keen judges, however, declared that the quality of the top bulls was not so high as a year ago. Consignments were forwarded from seven of the leading herds in the Dominion. The top price at auction was paid for the i two-year-old bull Gambler of Omaraiuii, a bull of splendid conformation and beautiful quality bred by the president of the Aberdeen Angus Society, Mr. W. Kinross White, Napier. This bull was secured by Messrs. Glenn Bros., Wanganui, at 50 guineas. Althought bid-

ding stopped at*3o guineas for the yearling bull Wcdmore of Akitio, bred by Mr. Frank Armstrong, lie was afterwards purchased at the reserve price of 100 guineas by Mr. H. T. Hume, Masterton. This was a particularly good quality youngster by the imported bull, Quality of Frampton, who was sold last year for export to Australia by Wright, Stephensen and Co. Ltd., where be successfully contended for the championship at the Sydney Royal Show. NEW ZEALAND STOCK ABROAD. FURTHER CHAMPIONS HU’S WON. Messrs. Wright Stephenson and Co. Ltd., have just been advised that New Zealand pedigree stock, selected or shipped to clients in Australia, were very successful at the recent Melbourne Royal Show. The championship of Australia was won by the Aberdeen Angus bull, Hustle of Koiro, by Hayston Bright Print, bred by Mr. Norman Gibbons, of Wellington, whose stud farm is situated near Palmerston. This bull also won the championship a year ago. It is rather remarkable that another bull shipped by the firm from Mr. Evank Armstrong’s stud, at Akitio, Pannevirke, was also champion at the Sydney Royal Show some months back. This was Quality of Frampton. A yearling by this bull topped the breeders’ sale at Danr.evirke yesterday.

The championship of Australia was also won by a 3-ya*r-u.ld Border Leicester ram, bred by ilr. R. J. Anderson, Kauana, Southland. Tfiis ram also won championship honours at the Sheepbreeder’ Show held in August. Reserve championship was also rewarded to the Friesian bull, Echo Domino of Oakview, bred by Mr. H. R. Green, Kairanga, Palmerston North. The championships in the Corriedale section were also won by sheep sired by rams exported from the noted Bushey Park stud of Mr. J. A. Johnstone, near Palmerston South. HERD-TESTING. KAUPOKOUNI FIGUrtES. The following are the returns for the Kaupolfonui Herd Testing Association for the period ending September ASSOCIATION AVERAGE.

HINTS ON MILKING. Cows, and more especially the heavier milkers. are very sensitive animals: any disturbance will be reflected in the yield. It is therefore essential that the cows he treated gently at all times and particularly at the time of milking. If the eow is not disturbed, the milk secretion will start more readily and milking will be more expeditious. Good milkers realise this; they are quiet in manner and voice, approach the cow with a word so that she is not startled at their sudden appearance, coax her into a favourable position, and then sit down on the stool with the pail in position without undue disturbance or noise. There is no necessity to stroke or pat the cows before sitting down and after the hands have been carefully washed. During milking the good milker concentrates on the work of the moment and does not shout at the cows nor engage in loud conversation with other inilkers. ,

The beha- iour of the cows in the shed shows whether the treatment is generally good. Watch the cows come into the shed, whether they - walk in quietly or in a hasty, nervous manner. The presence of the ers is generally an indication of rough treatment at some time or "bther in their lives. WAIMATE DEMONSTRATION FARM. The monthly meeting of the Waimatc West Demonstration Farm Commit’ee was held at the. farm on Thursday, Mr. J. W. Deem presiding. There were also present: Messrs. E. Long, F. Mourie, J, Leslie. E. J. Belts and J. F. Stevenson. Tlie chairman reported that the manager'. (Mr. A. Paterson) was slowly re covering after a serious operation. Tim butter-fat for July had totalled 123.41 b from 27441 b of milk at a 4.5 test, and for August 4901 b from II.GOSIb at a 4 test. There were 50 cows in milk, four having been carried through the winter and there were three still to come in. They' had reared 13 heifer calves, and had 24 store pigs, three sows and one boar. There had been little recurrence of the ‘’hard quarter” difficulty' whicli had been a source of trouble in the herd. The use of lime on the pastures had helped to get rid of the trouble. The butter-fat was about the same as last year, except for the past month, and the total for last season had been 16,3041b5. Rain was badly wanted, and unless it came soon the returns would fall off badly. They were cropping four acres—one each of mangold and carrots, and two of soft turnips. They did not sow carrots very early because it was necessary to get rid of tho weeds as far. as they could.

The last paddock had been sub-divid-ed and water laid on in each, the work being done by the department, and they actual returns of the but-ter-fat from each. Four paddocks had had potash and four had none, and they were observing to see which pastures did best, by giving each credit for the grazing results. Each got SOlbs to the acre or its equivalent, and the scheme was to settle the question whether potash was worth while. PASTORAL JOTTINGS. A good way to administer medicine to a pig that cannot be induced Ip eat slop

or drink milk is to take an old boot, cut a hole in the toe, insert the tec part in the mouth, and pour medicine in at the top of the leg of the boot.

Bloat, or hoven, is caused by feeding slock upon green, succulent fodder at a time when the stomach is practically empty, or by' giving an abundance if gas-producing food before the digestive organs of the animal have been accustomed to dealing with such material.

Investigations indicate that frequent cutting of lucerne in premature stages results in depleted root reserves, which causes slow recovery and rate of growth offer cutting, low" yields of hay, increased weed infestations, and retarded root growth.

Sheep numbers in the Lhiited States continue to increase steadily'. According to an estimate prepared by the Department of Agriculture there were 41.909,000 head on farms an.’, ranges on January 1, 1927, 39:804,000 on January’ I, 1926, and 38.112,000 at the beginning of 1925,

Foot-rot is not confined to sin ep, but they' seem more susceptible to it than cattle. Prevention is best, and this may be secured by' keeping the hoof evenly pared, and running the sheep through a shallow trough of bluestone solution (1 in 200), or freshly powdered lii _e.

A thing that must be kept in mind when giving medicine to cattle is the great strength of their molar or rrindinw teeth; this makes it necesseary when drenching them and using a glass bottle for the liquid or medicine that care must be taken that it is not < rushed between the teeth. —Live Stock Journal.

Warts can be removed by' mixingsweet oil and sulphur to form a paste and applying two or three times a day until they drop off. Quite often warts are clipped off with shears and the stumps painted with iodine. Some men twist warts off with their fingers and then paint the stub with iodine. Warts very' seldom return when this practice is followed.

For success in calf-rearing one must acopt methods which most nearly resemble natural conditions. The young calf’s motto in regard to food L ‘‘little and often.” 'The calf, therefore, should be allowed to remain with its mother for one or two days in a small paddock, or, better still, it should be penned away' from its mother and given access to her her two or three times a day. • The animal system uses salt in the body to make hydrochloric acid, which is used to digest the food, and as the digestion of food is a continuous process, it is necessary that animals must have a small amount of salt every day. There is no one fixed form of environment best for all animals, and this is shown in the change which sheep undergo when shifted from one part to another. We cannot afford to ignore the knowledge gained by our most successful breeders. Ultimate' success will depend on the soundness of our judgment. 'The better we do for our stock, the better they will do for us.

Good blood provides the frame which will carry' the flesh evenly and smoothly, but it is up t > man to see that sufficient feeds of the right kind are at all times available lo cover that frame sufficiently and smoothly.

Milk 830 Tes 4.0 it Fat, 11. 33.40 HIGHEST HERD. Cnws Milk, 11. "est Fat. lb 1061 4.0 43.04 1025 4.2 43.43 77 033 4.4 41.3(1 HIGHEST YIELD, Milk Tes t Fai. II. 1335 • ».‘2 69.42 1410 4.4 62.04 1500 4.1 61.50 LOWEST YIELD. Milk Tes t Fai. II. 300 Z.li 7 .SO