— Lancaster Farming, Saturday, May 27, 1972 16 We Need The Labs (Continued From Page 10) how important these iabs are to Penn sylvania livestock and, especially, poultry farmers. The rumors said that the Evans City and Tunkhannock labs were being closed on the recommendation of a committee called the Governor’s Review of Government Management. Some of the rumors even said that ALL the labs were to be closed. As far as we can find out, these rumors are definitely false. And it's just as well. According to one authority, Pennsylvania's present set-up is comparable to other states with extensive poultry industries. Presently in this state there are about 16 million layers, 60 million broilers and 2.25 million turkeys. A disease epidemic could seriously cripple our poultry industry. Right now in California, for example, federal and state authorities are working together to control an outbreak of Newcastle disease. They have slaughtered 3 million birds, inoculated 20 million more and have spent nearly $5 million in the process California is on the way to winning this battle, and they’re depending heavily on labs like the ones here. Without the labs, the chances of winning would probably be much smaller. No matter what happens, Lancaster County farmers would probably not be greatly affected They use the Harrisburg laboratory, which has never been recommended for closing. The danger would come if a disease like Newcastle were to gam a foothold in the areas surrounding Butler or Wyoming counties Because these areas are a good three hour drive from State College, far mers aren't as liable to get their birds tested as quickly as they would be if a lab were more convenient. The committee felt that a savings of $73,000 per year could be realized by closing these labs One reliable source, however, said it would actually cost more to close the labs because the work they now do would have to be contracted from other less convenient labs. At any rate, we feel keeping open is cheap insurance especially m light of the California, (the labs) experience. We applaud the work of the laboratory staffs, and the efforts by Secretary McHale and Raymond Kersteder to keep all the labs open Help Us Serve You If your organization didn’t make our farm calendar this week, it’s not because we don’t like you or your or ganization We may have missed it in the rush. Or maybe you for got to tell us. Either way, we’d like to extend our farm community service to you. To get on the Farm Calendar, remind us by calling 394-3047 oi 626-2191 or by writing to Lancaster Fanning, 22 E Main St, Lititz, Pa. 17543. And help us serve you better. Don’t Wait FORAGE HARVESTER OWNERS have your harvester knife sharpened and rebeveled back to factory specifications with the latest wafer cooled machine. All work fully guaranteed. SHENK'S FARM SERVICE Lititz R.D.4 PHONE 626-4355 Woods Drive 2 Miles East Of Route 501 Try A Classified Ad It Pays! •‘■.SKS" Madison Silos Div. Martin Marietta Carp. 1070 Steinmetz Rd. Ephrata, Penna. 17522 Ph. 733-1206 LOCAL DEALERS Frank Snyder 859-2688 Akron Caleb Wenger Quarryville 548-2116 Landis Bros. Inc. Lancaster 393-3906 Carl L. Shirk 867-3741 Lebanon Sollenberger Farm Supply Centerport, Pa. Ph. 215-926-7671 AGRTCO Puts OOOMPH Pastures •\<j;iico pastuie feitihzeis stop-up pastuie \ alucs for cattlemen. Each auc can “cam” moic cattle that will pioduce e\tia meat 01 milk ten mu. T ojxi icssinu Aymo on \oui pas- A century of service to grow on Call Now Your Local AGRICO Dealer OR STOP AT . . . LANCASTER AGRICO CHURCHTOWN AGRICO SERVICE CENTER SERVICE CENTER 1661 Rohrerstown Road Route 23 QUARRYVILLE AGRICO SERVICE CENTER CONTROL INSECTS AND WEEDS WITH PESTICIDES FROM AGRICO 00-it-alone 'i - f * <i Pick it up ... bale it... throw it... and never a miss. Bales square and firm as you like ’em. Call your shots to the wagon the Allis-Chalmers way. See it at £\ our place.., r AUIS-OMIMEM Roy H. Buch, Inc. N. G. Myers & Son Ephrata, R.D. 2 Rheems, Pa. L. H. Brubaker Nisrfcy Form Senric . Lancaster, Pa. Wastaagtoa Boro, Pa. Grumelli Farm Service Quarryville, Pa. tures gives them strength and vigor to produce thick, lush growth that is packed with nourishment. Fall and Winter topdress - -for earlier Spring green-up. Spring and Summer topdress -for better feed ing and longer grazing. See us for the Agnco pasture topdress program that makes pas tures pay. North Church Street ...Try it out at yours / in Agricd ** Fertilizers & &
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