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September 15, 1921
The Organized Farmer
Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
Article advises farmers on preventing sore shoulders in horses by properly fitting collars, adjusting hames, keeping clean, and washing young horses' shoulders with salt water to reduce feed needs and pain. By C. L. Bray of Colorado Agricultural College.
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HORSES REQUIRE GOOD CARE
Animal in Pain Consumes Half More Feed to Do Same Work—Fit Collar Properly.
Too many farmers fail to realize the bad effect of sore shoulders on horses. A horse that is in pain requires from 30 to 50 per cent more feed to produce a given amount of work without loss of weight. There is no need for an animal to have sore shoulders if the collar is well fitted, the hames are adjusted to pull at the right angle on the shoulders, and the collars are kept clean. Young horses just starting to work should have their shoulders washed with salt and water after work and the mane should be kept out from under the collar when at work. A little care will be well repaid later.—C. L. Bray, Colorado Agricultural College.
Animal in Pain Consumes Half More Feed to Do Same Work—Fit Collar Properly.
Too many farmers fail to realize the bad effect of sore shoulders on horses. A horse that is in pain requires from 30 to 50 per cent more feed to produce a given amount of work without loss of weight. There is no need for an animal to have sore shoulders if the collar is well fitted, the hames are adjusted to pull at the right angle on the shoulders, and the collars are kept clean. Young horses just starting to work should have their shoulders washed with salt and water after work and the mane should be kept out from under the collar when at work. A little care will be well repaid later.—C. L. Bray, Colorado Agricultural College.
What sub-type of article is it?
Agricultural Advice
Animal Care
What keywords are associated?
Horse Care
Sore Shoulders
Collar Fitting
Animal Pain
Farming Advice
What entities or persons were involved?
C. L. Bray
Where did it happen?
Colorado
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C. L. Bray
Location
Colorado
Story Details
Farmers overlook how sore shoulders increase horses' feed needs by 30-50% for the same work. Prevent by fitting collars well, adjusting hames, cleaning collars, washing young horses' shoulders with salt water, and keeping mane clear. Care yields benefits.