Hoffman, A J 1971-07-30
Dr. A. J. Hoffman, longtime West Texas veterinarian, discusses his work with West Texas livestock, including descriptions of cattle diseases and the U. S.-Mexican conflicts on the border during the Mexican Revolution.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Dr. A. J. Hoffman
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Date: July 30, 1971
Location: Fort Davis, Texas
Interviewer: Paul Patterson
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Work with Panhandle Veterinary Hospital and
subsequently in the Big Bend area,
Government cattle killing program (1934),
"Black leg" cattle disease explained,
Development of curative serums,
Disposing of dead cattle,
Poisonous plants on the range mentioned,
Description of Big Bend native grass and soil,
Initial work in Big Bend area discussed.
Tape 1, Side 2: Costs of cattle vaccines,
Economic significance of screw worm eradication,
The deer as a nuisance to farmers,
Cattle raids and conflicts on the Mexican border discussed,
Texas Ranger retaliation against Mexican bandits,
Flu epidemic recalled (1918),
Treatment of pneumonia and cancered eyes in cattle explained,
The Almanac as a guide to castrating livestock and planting gardens,
Suggests connection between de-horning and screw worm problems,
Mrs. Hoffman’s art work mentioned.
Range Dates: 1910-1971
Bulk Dates: 1915-1935
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