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above what he would have otherwise.
Eller says, “Except in special cases, we do not reconn mend creep feeding after herds go on summer pasture for the man in the feeder calf production business. Several ^yeUrs of comparing gains of creep-fed versus non-creepfed calves on the Virginia Beef Cattle Improvement Association performance testing program show clearly that the average creep-fed calf gains one-tenth of a pound more per day than his non-creepfed counterpart. This amounts to 25 pounds extra at weaning.
“This is well and good, but at what cost? If put-on cost is less than sale price, then you’ve obviously made money creep feeding. If put-on cost if greater than sale price— you’ve lost.' He adds that the job of creep feeding varies widely from farm to farm. Some farmers do a good job, and others do not. If you figure creep feeding will be profitable in your herd, pay close attention to:
Location of feeders—Place them where the herd congregates and spends considerable time, such as near shade or water. Keep feed in the feeders— A ready supply of clean, fresh feed at all times is a must. Feed a good, but inexpensive ration. Calves creep-fed in winter probably need a ration containing 14 to 15 percent protein. However, in summer on pasture a protein content of 12 percent is sufficient. Eller concludes, “Creepfeed ing is a management tool in the production of calves to weaning. It produces profit in some situations and may well produce loss in others. The cow herd operator must be enough of an economist to decide which it can be on his operations.'
Library Exhibit
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Committee, chairmaned by Wm. M. Carrigan and CoChairmaned by Mrs. George Davis, will meet on Saturday night. 8:00 o’clock, at the Library to lay out final plans All who are interested in this phase of the Historical Society are invited to attend. Regis tered members are, Dorothy Estes, Edward Harris, Mrs. James R. Johnson, Mrs.Jes sie Ward, Mrs. Mary Cleverly, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Pillar, Frances Montague, and Marjorie Dahlgren. Non members are welcome to participate in this exhibition. In order that the County have a good and historic demonstration, the Committee invites those who have authentic materials relating to the processing of textiles and who would be willing to exhibit items, such as spinning wheels, combing or card ing and other tools used in the preparation of cloth, and items ot linen, cotton and wool finished into useable wearable or household covers to contact any Committee member. All items loaned will be carefully displayed and protected.
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