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Caption: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1870
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i« depends a good deal on the cow—that is, on the position and distance apart of the teats. WHITNEY—Milking in the "fore and a f t " style, is a good deal " in your eye." I prefer the diagonal style, but think that every man should be left to milk according to the dictates of his own conscience. [Great applause.] Is it best to put out salt for cattle to go to at will ? MURTFELDT—I think not. Experiments show no apparent advantage, except that salted cattle have the glossiest coats. MILES—I prefer to salt a little and often, or else give it so that the cattle can go to it at will. Recent investigations show that salt is an article of food, or a proximate constituent of food. The soft glossy coat of salted animals proves its value. WHITNEY—In former years, our people got large masses of rock salt, and placed under sheds or in the fields, for cattle to lick at will. In my own experience, I have found it best to salt twice a week, in small quantities. I have had cows and oxen that would not touch salt; but thought they did not thrive quite so well. Adjourned. WEDNESDAY MORNING, Jan. 12, 9 A. M. In the absence of Judge Brown, Mr. Whitney was called to the Ohair. Dr. H. J. Detmere, Veterinary Surgeon,of Quincy, read a lecture upon VETERINARY SCIENCE. Mr. Regent, Ladies and Gentlemen: This is the first time in my life that I am to speak, in English, before such a learned audience as I have the honor of seeing before me. As the English language is not my native tongue, and as it is but a little over four years since I commenced learning English, my pronunciation may not always be correct and my construction of the sentences may not always be grammatical, therefore, for errors of that kind, I beg you will excuse me. I am called upon to lecture on Veterinary Science and Veterinary Surgery, and for this lecture will try to answer the four questions : 1. What is Veterinary Science ? 2. Is it necessary for a farmer, who wants to advance in his profession, to study Veterinary Science ?
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