12—Lancaster Farming, Friday, May 30, 1958 Feeder Space for Turkeys Should Be at Least Two Inches, Tests- Show How much feeder space do growing turkeys need 9 This ques tion, which is still a problem to many growers, was studied re cently in two feeding tests con ducted by 'the Ralston Purina Company. One was at the Purina research farm in Missouri, while the other was conducted at Berea fcollege in Kentucky The Berea study involved 6,000 Broad Breasted Bronze turkeys and was earned on jointly by the college and Purina When the Berea, turkeys were nine weeks old, they were divided into four equal groups of 1,500 each Groups I and II remained in the pole shed. Birds in Group 1 were allowed one inch of feeder space each Those in Group II were allowed two inches Group 111 and IV were moved to range Group 111 was allowed Vz inch feeder space per bird while Group W was allowed IVz inches In this test, where more feeder sp'ace was allowed, toms at market time averaged about one pound more per bird, and hens about 4 pound more each, than their coun ts parts m the crowded pens Broiler Chick Placements Still Up, . But Show Signs of Declining Placement of broiler chicks at 998,000 increased 75,000 from last week, and were up 12 per cent from the corresponding week last year, according to the state Crop Reporting Service ’Outshipments of broiler chicks were 252,000, inshipments were 115,000. Eggs set for broiler cluck production totaled 1,575,- 000, up thiee per cent from last week, and up 17 per cent from the corresponding week in 1957 ’placements of broiler chicks in the 22 important broiler grow ing states were 24 per cent above the corresponding week last year, two per cent above last week Settings of eggs for broiler Bargains atfGroffs *id Dri Brite Wax Qt. .59 15" Window Screens .84 Hot Shot Batteries 100* Michigan Peat 2.95 Large Bale Peat Moss 4.00 Seaboard Lawn Seed lb. .89 Killer Kane 1.49 Aluminum Trellis 7.45 21" Moto Mower 69.95 18" Penna Rotary Mowei 84.44 20” Reel Mower 84.95 Charcoal 10 lb. .68 Barbecue Grill 4.95 Aluminum Folding Chairs 7.11 6 Pc. Glider Cushions 17.95 Vi Black & Decker Drill Kit 27.95 50 Pc Tool Set 17.95 10 Gal. Galv. Garbage Can 2.22 20 Gal. Galv. Ash Can 2.77 Tennis Ball 3 to can 2.10 Official Reach Baseball 2.22 Gym Set and Slide 25.55 Speed Queen Washer 99.95 You can Buy Rite in New Holland Buy at GROFFS Hardware S. Railroad Ave. New Holland, Pa. Open Thursday evenings However, a beter feed conversion was obtained from the crowded feeders. The extra feed required in the less crowded feeders was in direct proportion to the extra feeder soace, which suggests that feed wastage accounted for the difference in feed efficiency In the Purina farm tests, two pens of 240 comparable Broad Breasted Bronze turkeys were in volved In one pen, two inches of feeder space was allowed each hud, compared to four inches in the other. At market time, thfe birds eating from the less crowd ed feeders averaged weighing 3 A of a pound more each, than those in the other.pen They made this edra gam with as efficient feed conversion. The commercial turkey grow er's objective is to get maximum weight on his birds with maxi mum feed efficiency Amount of feeder space allowed per bird has an influence on both factors. Re search is continuing, but con clusions of the work conducted to date suggest that at least two inches of feeder space should be allowed each bird for best results. chick production were 25 per cent above the corresponding week last year, and one per cent above last week However the rate in increase of broiler chick placings seems to be leveling off for the first time this season Choice of 30 performance - proved tools. All - Gear Drive, Pawer Reverse, Push - Button Starter optional. BAREVILLE, PA, 3.35 HARVESTORE* HAYIAGE eliminates the daily hauling and feeding of excess water to your cows. You leave half of the rumen-filling moisture at the field. Just field-wilt your forage to 50% moisture. Proe ms it through your Harvkstore Profit from a forage that’s higher in nutrient content and taste appeal For full details on the Harvfstoke and haylage see us today ' a led, oxygen-free HARVESTORE the landmark of high-profit farming KNIPMEYER, INC. HARVESTORE SALES & SERVICE NEW HOLLAND, PENNA. PHONE ELGIN 4-2351 SEE US TODAY! JAMES S. MESSNER (Box 79 Rt 23) Field - Tested Since 1922 I do V oU <7 Meet tb«p*“ II it s 3 tee , fc ** those Xi tons of ore vjotef’- Hog-Cholera Vaccination Kate Declines During the past few years there has been a gradual drop in num bers of pigs vaccinated against hog cholera, the U S Department of Agriculture reports. Swine breeders and farm or ganizations have expressed con cern over this downtrend. They aie fearful that a continued de cline in vaccinations and con sequently in the production of vaccine might leave the Indus try without enough hog-cholera scrum to combat an extensive out b'eak, if one should occur. Officials of USDA’s Agricul tural Research Service say there is no evidence at present that the incidence of hog cholera is in creasing They point out. however, that fewer vaccinations could mean increased changes of costly outbreaks of the disease. FOR A NUMBER of years prior to 1952, an average of about 50 per cent of the annual U S pig etop was vaccinated against hog cholera But during the -past five years, the number of animals re ceiving vaccinations has gradual ly declined, reaching a low of just under 40 per cent of the pig crop in 1957 Total swine production in this period has averaged about 90 million pigs a year Hog cholera v. as recently estimated to cost growers some $4O million annual ly, or about one per cent of gross returns from the $4 billion swine Ph. Leola OL 6-6911 Ifc tons Deliiiarviaiis to Sta^e^B io befjue School at Denton, Md., June 26 TRENTON, N J. May 28—The poultrymen ofDel-Mar-Va aro noted for their ability to produce chmkcn and to merchandise it. The Poultry Barbecue is taking the country by storm, and Del marvians are preparing to en courage the “storm” of succulent barbecued chicken by asking NEPPCO and PENB to stage one cl their well known Barbecue Schools at Delmarva festival. Denton, Md , June 26. Poultrymen from Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Penn sylvania, Delaware and New Jer sey are expected to attend the school, which will specialize in teaching poultry barbecue techm ques involved in feeding groups ranging in size from 10 to 1000. industry THE HOG-CHOLERA serum marketing agreement and order administered by USDA requires that commercial producers of serum have available on TMay 1 each year not less than 40 per cent of the amount of serum they sold the previous year. Hog cholera was first reported in the United States 125 years ago and now occurs in every state Caused by a virus, it is the most serious of all swine infections There is no cure or dependable treatment for the disease, but aiailable vaccines are effective Hog cholera is most prevalent in the Midwest and South, where hogs are raised in large numbers Spring and fall are peak seasons tor vaccinating animals against the disease | Salsbury’s Laboratories Poultry | | Disease Preventiou Program | |n i . in your feed, starter & grower (to | 1 t OiyStat 16-18 wks). Prevents coccidiosis, g | pullorum, typhoid, round worms, | i tape worms, hexamitiasis and blue g | comb. For replacement stock, | 1 , breeders, broilers, turkeys & | | ' pheasants | i yen —water vaccine, (or dust, or intra- g g W aVaC nasal) new castle & bronchitis. Use | 1 N. C. & B. 4 days, N. C. 4 weeks, & | 1 N. C. & B, 4 months, & fall-winter g 1 ’5B - ’59 N. C. every 3- 4 months. | Ip IP Wing Web, at 6 -12 wks. Histostat for | H v OWI IOX 3 w ]j S- where Blackhead prevails 1 % q \T** I n y°ur laying mash (& hog feed too, g g<l illtrO steers soon.) “Spares” the antibiotic g 1 and protein, gives 5% -9% more 1 i eggs per year, 4/10 less feed per | 1 dozen eggs, plus 5% greater livability. | 1 J Total cost about .09c per bird per laying year. | 1 FEED DEAUERS NOTE—one inventory coccidiostat | p & wormer. i I F. W. FISHER | = ' Representative = | LEACOCK, PA. Ph. Leola OL 6-7356 | The course has been designed to meet the tremendous demand for poultry barbecue at church and organizational functions. Those trained in the course will be well qualified to put on “pro fessional” cook-outs, for the final examination consists of preparing a complete barbecue for those at tending the Delmarva Poultry Festival. The course covers the complete range of barbecuing fiom organizing and promoting, right through to the construction oi pits and equipment- “Secret” iccipes for sauces and in the cook ing procedures are part of the program The barbecuing of ducks turkeys and Cornish hens is cov ered, as well as cooking the stand ard broiler Joining with the Council in conducting the school is the New York division of the Poultry and Egg National Board, national or ganization for increasing poultry and egg consumption and the University of Maryland Extension Service The Denton, Md., program will be held at the High School Grounds, the same site as the Del marva Poultry Festival In past \ears, students have traveled hundreds of miles to be present at the unique schools the only ones of their kind being conduct ed east of the Mississippi Prospective students for the event are required to register m advance Rservations or rquests foi information should be direct ed to NEPPCO, 10 Rutgers ?lace, Trenton 8, New Jersey.
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