Pratts Practical Pointers on the Care of Livestock and Poultry

Pratt's Practical Pointers on the
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Title: Pratt's Practical Pointers on the Care of Livestock and Poultry
Author: Pratt Food Co.
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PRATTS PRACTICAL POINTERS ON THE CARE OF LIVESTOCK

AND POULTRY

THE PRATT FOOD COMPANY OF CANADA, Limited, maintains
its established position of leadership, after nearly half a century of
business service, because of the sustained good will of those whom it
serves.
Better products than anyone else could produce, plus expert, personal,
whole-hearted service, built that good will. And retained it through all
these years.
It was the constant aim and effort of those who founded this business,
and of those who have carried out the founders' work to the present, to
anticipate the needs of the industry, to co-operate with the individuals
in it, to show their vital interest in the success of their customers.
These principles of business practice won the good will that established
this company as the authority in its important field.
Our future success depends upon the continuance of that good will. Our
appreciation of that fact is your best assurance that in the future the
services of this company, as well as the superiority of its products, will
justify the confidence and good will of the thousands to whom the
name of Pratt is but another name for Quality and Service.

PROFITABLE LIVESTOCK [Illustration: Farm Animals]
INTRODUCTION
Animal husbandry is the sure foundation of profitable, permanent
agriculture. Where many animals are kept and their manure properly
cared for and returned to the land, the soil becomes richer and
crop-production steadily increases. And the farmer grows rich with his
land.

Further, the keeping of live stock distributes the farm labor and the
farm income over the entire year. This is true whether meat, milk or
eggs are the money crops. And certainly both factors are worthy of
consideration from a straight business standpoint. With labor as
valuable as it is at present, lost time cuts into the profits. And when the
income is regular, not concentrated in a short period or dependent upon
the success of a single crop, the matter of farm finance is much
simplified.
Consider the richest and most desirable agricultural sections of our
great land. With very few exceptions, the best and most valuable farms
are those which are heavily stocked with domestic animals. Here, too,
are found the finest farm homes, the most prosperous and contented
farm families. And this fact, which is so well established that it requires
no argument, plainly shows that animal husbandry pays.
In the following pages you will find much valuable information
regarding the proper care--in health and sickness--of horses, cattle,
swine, sheep and poultry.
We trust, and believe that you will find it most helpful in connection
with your work. That it will enable you to be more successful, earn
bigger profits.
Right at the start we wish to emphasize two facts which are really
fundamental and which are recognized by the most successful stock
keepers. The first is this: It does not pay to keep scrub stock, animals
which cannot under any conditions give the big returns. The second:
No animal, regardless of breeding, can do its best work unless it is kept
in perfect physical condition.
The selection of your animals is up to you. Get good ones. Than keep
them good and make them better. The Pratt line of stock and poultry
preparations, regulators, tonics, disinfectants and remedies, will help
you greatly. Made for nearly fifty years by America's pioneer concern
in this line, each article is the best of its kind, each is backed by this
square-deal guarantee--"Your Money Back If You Are Not Satisfied."

PRATT FOOD COMPANY
Philadelphia Chicago Toronto
THE PRATT GUARANTEE "~Your Money Back If YOU Are Not
Satisfied~"
The Pratt Food Company believes in fair play. We desire that our
millions of customers shall receive full value for every cent they spend
in purchasing our goods. And to that end we spare no expense in
making each article in the Pratt Line just as good, just as efficient, as is
humanly possible.
More than that, we wish each customer to be completely satisfied. If for
any