—Lancaster Farming. Saturday. January 1. 1972 26 USDA Acts on (Continued from Page 1) million The Southeastern Pennsylvania poultry industry would be comparable in size to that which has been hit in England The disease is extremely deadly, with mortality normally running between 20 and 95 per cent Irwin previously reported that an infected flock of 10,000 birds might have a mortality of up to 500 birds per day Death rates in foreign Newcastle outbreaks among birds vaccinated for the common strain oI Newcastle disease which is well known to local producers have run from 10 to 23 per cent, according to the USDA The disease, once established, is reported to be very easily spread 1 rom one (lock to the next A (armor lending an infected (lock could walk out of his building, a sparrow might land m his steps, and carry the disease to a neighboring farm, according to Irwin The USDA is reported working with other regulatory agencies to bring pet and ornamental birds Irom Asia and Latin America, as well as illegially imported lighting cocks from Mexico and (he t’arnbean, under tighter control It is believed that the disease is being brought into this country by way of the ornamental and game birds (rom countries which have the virulent Newcastle disease These or namental birds account for only about two million total, a very lm> percentage of the total U S poultry population In contrast, an outbreak in New Mexico involving only two farms inlected some 850,000 chickens Dr Jeszenka reported last week “Unless urgent measures arc taken immediately, it is possible that the disease will occur in Pennsylvania ” llis statement followed a meeting on how to prevent an epidemic in Pennsylvania and develop control measures should an outbreak occur The meeting included the lollowmg Or Jeszenka, Dr Edward T Mallmson director of the Poultry Division and Regional Laboratories ol the Pennsylvania Bureau ol Animal Industry, Dr Kobeit K Gentry, research pathologist oi the Wiley 1 aboratory, Penn State University, Dr L Dwight Sch wartz, Penn State Extension vetci inanan. Dr G T Main- wai mg, \ cterinanan in charge of Fedcial Animal Health Services, Dr Vvaltei liohlestem. Federal Services icgional epidemiologist (or poulti > diseases. Dr H S Foiney chief ol Miscellaneous Diseases Division Pennsylvania Buieae ot Animal Industry, ( iiai ies Dorssy, poultry dividsion Pennsylvania Bureau ol Foods and Chemistry, and Homer J Bickslcr, executive tin odor ol the Pennsylvania Poultrj Federation In his call lor action on the state level Di Jcs/enka noted, “The income Iroin poultry and poultry pioducts in the Com monwealth is approximately $163 million annually The overall economic impact would be far gieatcr it allied industry losses weie included This deserves everybody s attention to main tain this level As a final reminder ol the urgency of taking all precautions to keep our in dustry Iree of this threat—the mortality range is from 20 per cent to 90 per cent in affected ilocks Simple mathematics means a minimum loss of $33 million or a maximum loss of $146 million could occur in the event of a statewide epidemic ” To make early detection possible and to avoid a massive outbreak, poultry producers are being urged to have sick birds at a state lab im mediately s Irwin noted that cases of regular Newcastle disease continue to occur from time to time; this disease has no relationship to the fonegn strain Some seven cases of the regular Newcastle disease have been reported in Southeastern Penn sylvania since October No quarantine is being enforced in these cases and growers are being advised to continue usual procedures of treatment Following the recent state meeting, Dr Jeszenka issued the following advice on prevention of the foreign Newcastle disease “ When purchasing from out-of state sources, demand a health certificate, signed by an ap proved veterinarian, indicating the birds are free from clinical signs of Newcastle disease, or exposure thereto, to accompany each shipment A copy of the approved certificate, signed by the chief livestock sanitary of ficial of the state of origin must be forwarded to the Bureau of Animal Industry, Harrisburg, Pa 17120 “This has always been a requirement of the Bureau which has in the past been almost universally ignored If the •requirement is not met in the face ol the present threat, a complete embargo on birds or poultry imports from states with known mlection of the disease, will be imposed il necessary ” Dr Jeszenks also emphasized the importance of sanitation and IN OUR FIRST IN BUSINESS . WE HAD SOME PROBLEMS! SOMETIMES BUT SOMETIMES BUT SOMETIMES BUT SOMETIMES BUT SURE, WE HAD BUT SALES ★ SERVICE^^ 700 WOODCREST AVE LITITZ, PA. 17543 how easily the disease is spread as follows “ Allow no direct or indirect contact with recently imported or purchased pet birds, fighting cocks, persons who might have been in contact with this type of bird, or persons owning any suspect or possible carrier sources Strict isolation and security measures such as change of clothing, disinfection of footwear, etc , are to every owners’ advantage Screening of windows, vents, etc , to prevent contact with sparrows and starlings, is another precaution that may prevent the in troduction of the disease, or prevent its spread from a flock that may become infected ” Is vaccination an adequate protection against the foreign Newcastle 7 Dr. Jeszenka reports, “Previous information has pointed out that most im munization programs are not adequate to protect against this strain of Newcastle Disease. Twenty per cent to 40 per cent mortality may occur even in flocks that are on so-called “good” vaccination programs. Still, vaccination apparently is partially effective But Dr. Jeszenka recom mended that the type of vaccine must be of the BI of LaSota strain Individual bird vac cination by eyedrop or intranasal drop is urged whenever possible Vaccination must be done Jrequently to be effective The following schedule is recom mended: Broilers—once at 7 to 10 days of age and again at 4 to 4Vi weeks. Replacements (layers grown from chicks)—first time at 7 to 10 days of age; again at 4 to 4V 2 weeks, again at 10 weeks of age, at 16 weeks, and every 60 to 90 V\ e didn’t have a part you needed MOST OF THE TIME, WE DID, and we have already placed our early orders for twine, AC & NH parts for 1972 Check your equipment lor needed parts now We couldn’t give prompt service MOST OP THE TIMES, WE DID. Our new service shop addition is nearly completed. Call our service foreman, Frank Ortleib, Lloyd Leiever, George Knight or Clair Becker lor winter service so your equipment will be ready to roll this Spring. These men represent a total New Holland and AC service experience of 60 years We didn’t have enough capital to pay our bills W c are told that most businesses (including larmers) have that problem. We want to express our appreciation to most of you who respond promptly to statements and delivery invoices \\ o didn’t follow up our equipment prospects usually we did, and we want to thank all or our customers for the patronage you have given us in 1971 As most of you know, our Inendly salesman, Howard (Hob) Erb has had open heart surgery and was not able to be on the road for the last 5 months He has been recovering steadily and is now making some telephone and farm calls. If you are considering some new or used equipment, \our visit or call will be appreciated PROBLEMS - SO DID YOU Most ol our problems were your machinery problems which we helped to solve 01'K BUSINESS IS TO SERVE YOU The Lord has been good to all of us this year in so many ways and we trust that He will continue to bless you-all as we work together to serve Him and our fellowmen in 1972. ROY Aa YEAR ■ ■ ■ ■ days thereafter Brough-in-Pullets—immediate vaccination with mild IB vac cine (such as Sterwin Broiler bron) and B 1 type combination vaccine, revaccinate 30 days later with regular Mass- Corn IB vaccine (such as Sterwin Polybron) in combination with B 1 type LaSota strain ND vaccine, repeat every 60 to 90 days Breeders and layers—if on routine program, revaccinate every 60 to 90 days, if not on program, start one the same as for brought-m-pullets. Dr. Jeszenka also outlined the following 10 control measures. 1. When any Newcastle is suspected, acute respiratory symptoms and-or paralysis with high mortality, (respiratory symptoms may not be present - sudden mortality may be the only sign of disease)', immediately take 5-6 typically ill birds to the nearest State Diagnostic Laboratory. 2. A presumptive diagnosis can be made in approximately 72 hours. 3 All suspect flocks will be placed under Federal-State surveillance until diagnosis is confirmed. All movement of poultry, or poultry products, from the suspect farm will be supervised by regulatory per sonnel 4 If viscerotropic Velogenic Newcastle is confirmed, a ' quarantine will be invoked. At the present time Federal-State funds are not available for indemnity purposes, however, they are being sought to assist in eradication, should the disease be PUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE farm Machinery & tools SATURDAY, JAN. 15, The undersigned having sold their farms will sell on the premises located approx, 3Vi miles northeast of Stewart stown and 1 mile east of the Pleasant Valley Golf Course, in York Co., Pa. the following: Farmall 460 tractor fully equipped & in Exc. cond., 2 pt. fast hitch Int. 3 - 16 in. bottom plow, Farmall H tractor in good cond., cultivators for H tractor, Ford 8-N (Red Belly) tractor m find cond recently overhauled, A.C Wd tractor with power steering & 3 pt. hitch adapter, Oliver Row Crop tractor J D FB 15 disc gram drill, J.D. No 290 rubber tire trailer type corn planter, Oliver No. 33 10 ft. self-propelled combine Massey-Harns Clipper No. 50 7 ft. combine with motor & electric starter, Int. No 250 mounted corn planter, J.D. No 6 forage harvester with 1 row cornhead & direct cut, Gelhl flail chopper 2 row with throwback, J.D. No 44 2-16 in. bottom plow, Int No 209 2-16 in bottom plow, Int. 8 ft. tractor disc harrow, Massey Harris 32 disc wheel carry disc harrow Brady 2 row roto-beater, Int. 8 ft cultipacker, J D. tractor harrow, J.D 4 section pull type rotary hoe, New Holland No 410 fertilizer spreader, Int PTO potato digger on rubber’ J O' 2 row potato digger, Case manure spreader, Coby 16 ft.’ bed rubber tire wagon with hydraulic dump, Int. 2 wheel trailer, J D No 8 7 ft mower, J D No 1 hay conditioner Sun master 3 pt hitch 5 ft rotary mower, cyclone electric ractor seeder, Int Cub Cadet lawn & garden tractor with 42 m mower, David Bradley garden tractors cultivators Valk7 ft snow plow fits Int. M or H tractor, air compressor with V 4 HP motor, air paint sprayer S hose, 6 S 12 volt battery charger, 1-40 ft S 1-20 ft ext ladders, 7 m skill saw. rubber charger, rubber tire bag truck, pipe cutter, threader S vise set, 3 grease guns. hyd. jacks, 1 ton of 20-10-10 fertilizer log chains, bench vise, block S tackles, 5 & 6 ft. step ladder' 19 e ectnc poles. Ig. pile of used lumber, used cinder & cement blocks, pile of used 1 in pipe, chicken feeders S nests, misc hand tools & many items not mentioned. Terms - cash or approved check Robert L. Sechrist, auctioneer Ph. 382-4379 John Hope Anderson, clerk Not responsible for accidents Lunch by Hopewell Pres. Church 6 All litter, leftover feed, and other expendable items will a) be disposed of under offic supervision 7 The poultry house and equipment will be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. State and Federal assistance will be provided where possible. 8. The infected farm will be kept vacant for 30 days following steps 6 and 7 Susceptible monitor birds will be used to determine if Newcastle virus has been eliminated from the premises. 9 A zone (five mile-radius) around - each contaminated premises will be established and maintained under State-Federal supervision 10. All poultry in this zone should be immediately revac cinated and vaccination should be repeated as outlined in section C under Preventive Measures. Vaccination at the owners’ ex pense Dr. Jeszenka observes that these control measures “may seem drastic and severe—they are ” But to an industry which recently cried the blues over 5 to 10 per cent mortality rates from Marek’s, he urges, “Consider what might happen if an epidemic (of foreign Newcastle) occurs.” at 10:30 A.M. E.S.T. Glenn & Credo Hershner, Owners diagnosed. All birds on an in fected premises will be disposed of under official supervision. 5 The owner will be respon sible for adequate disposal under official supervision. 1972
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