Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 6, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 April 1919 — COWS FRESHENING IN SPRING [ARTICLE]

COWS FRESHENING IN SPRING

Usually Desirable. Where Possible for Herd to Secure an Abundance of Good Pasture. Where it is possible for the herd to secure an abundance of good feed on pasture throughout a considerable portion of the year, it is usually desirable to have the cows freshen in the spring in order that one may take advantage of the inexpensive feeds at the Stage of lactation when the largest amount of nutrients in the ration must be supplied. p< .