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September 30, 1922
The Brattleboro Daily Reformer
Brattleboro, Windham County, Vermont
What is this article about?
Vermont sheep owners advised to frequently check mountain pastures for flock health; critiques agricultural commissioner for prioritizing cow issues over solving sheep problems, resulting in vulnerable, sparse flocks.
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Can't Neglect Sheep.
(Rutland Herald.)
Sheep owners cannot turn their flocks loose on mountain pastures for unlimited periods and expect to find them all sound and healthy two or three months hence. Common prudence and thoughtful foresight would dictate a trip to the sheep pastures every few days, at least.
The real underlying trouble with the sheep business in Vermont is, however, much deeper, and if we had a commissioner of agriculture whose principal energies were not devoted to killing cows, we might some time get at the proper solution of the sheep problem. Until we do, our flocks will be few, far between and subject to the depredations of dogs.
(Rutland Herald.)
Sheep owners cannot turn their flocks loose on mountain pastures for unlimited periods and expect to find them all sound and healthy two or three months hence. Common prudence and thoughtful foresight would dictate a trip to the sheep pastures every few days, at least.
The real underlying trouble with the sheep business in Vermont is, however, much deeper, and if we had a commissioner of agriculture whose principal energies were not devoted to killing cows, we might some time get at the proper solution of the sheep problem. Until we do, our flocks will be few, far between and subject to the depredations of dogs.
What sub-type of article is it?
Agricultural Advice
Editorial Commentary
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Sheep Farming
Vermont Agriculture
Livestock Care
Pasture Management
Agricultural Policy
Where did it happen?
Vermont
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Vermont
Story Details
Sheep owners must regularly visit mountain pastures to ensure flock health; deeper issues in Vermont sheep business due to agricultural commissioner's focus on cow regulations, leading to sparse flocks vulnerable to dogs.