Poultry wastes fed to lambs FORT COLLINS, Colo. - Poultry manure could provide an excellent source of protein in the diets of growing lambs, says Ivan L. Lindahl, a nutritionist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Scientists at Beltsville, Md., fed lambs complete STA-RITE Milking Equipment and SUNSET Milk Tank IP?f i&r -: " < > T *, ■ Tom Lapp, Gap R.D, says he likes the simpleness and compactness of the design of the system. “It’s pretty simple,” he comments, “as far as getting ready to milk, and wash up are concerned. It’s quick and easy Also this 800 gallon round Sunset tank takes up only about the same space as my old 450 gallon square tank.” Tom also says, “the Agway installation and service crews are very efficient, and after installation, the servicemen were always prompt in handling any question or problems that came up.” pelleted diets containing those on 8 percent protein either alfalfa meal or dried diets, regardless of the poultry manure as protein source of protein. Tests supplements at levels of 8 or showed that lambs on rations 12 percent. In the 12 percent containing the dried poultry protein diets, 60 percent of manure gained in body the nitrogen was contributed weight as well as those fed by either alfalfa or poultry alfalfa meal. Diets con manure. Lambs on 12 per- tabling the poultry manure cent diets grew faster than cost 16 percent less. Feeding lambs dried G ANOTHER SATISFIED USER OF x % A v~. W| M— t wfeht. 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Moderately active, feeder cattle and calves uneven, choice steers over 700 lb. now mostly 50 cents lower; other steers generally steady with feeder steer calves under 500 lb. 50 cents to 1.00 higher; feeder heifer calves mostly 1.00 higher; feeder heifers over 500 lb. steady to 50 cents lower; majority receipts mixed good and choice and choice 400-800 lb. steers and 350-650 lb. heifers; fairly large attendance buyers. FEEDER STEERS: Choice 300-500 lb. 33.00-35.25, short load 398 lb. at 26.65; 500-600 lb. 33.00-34.00; 600-700 lb. 33.00-35.25; 700-925 lb. 34.25-36.10; mixed Good and Choice 340-500 lb. 29.50-31.50; 500-700 lb. 30.25-32.75; 700-850 lb. 31.50-33.50; Good 300-500 lb. 26.75-29.00; 500-760 lb. 27.00- Good 625-942 lb. Holstein Steers 21.75-23.75. FEEDER HEIFERS: Choice 300-500 lb. 25.25-27.10, few packages 400-460 lb. 28.00- 500-730 lb. 26.50- 27.75; mixed good and choice 300-500 lb. 22.75-24.50; 500-850 lb. 23.00-26.50; good 300-750 lb. 19.75-22.50. For the week; Compared to late last week, feeder cattle and calves very uneven; feeder calves under 500 lb. mostly 50 cents to 1.00 higher; Choice Steers over 700 lb. and all heifers over 500 lb. mostly 50 cents lower; other steers generally steady except good and low choice over 500 lb. steers strong to JOHN Z. LAPP “A Quality Paint For Every Purpose ’ • Engine Sales & Service • Lawn Mower Sharpening- Hydraulic Units. 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Few Good slaughter steers 40.00-42.00, 2 head 1495 and 1540 lbs. 36.50 and 37.00, Standard 31.25-39.60, Utility & High Dressing Cutter slaughter cows 21.60-23.10, Cutters 19.35-22.35, Canners 16.10-19.10, Shells down to 12.00. Two Good slaughter bullocks 26.00 and 29.25, one Standard at 22.00. One Yield Grade 1 1255 lbs. slaughter bull at 24.10. CALVES 121. Vealers highly uneven. Two Good & Choice vealers 43.00-54.50, Good 37.50-46.50, Standard 28.50-37.50, Utility 90-120 lbs. 13.00- 65-85 lbs. 10.00- 14.00. Farm calves, holstein bulls 90-130 lbs. 20.00-28.00, one at 30.50, few beef cross bulls & heifers 80-125 lbs. 24.00- HOGS 196. Barrows & Gilts $1 to $1.75 higher. Few US No. 1-2 230-235 lbs. barrows & gilts 59.50-60.00, No. 1-3 200- 240 lbs. 58.75-59.75, No. 2-3 180-260 lbs. 57.00-58.60, few No. 2-4 250-310 lbs. 53.25- 54.00. US No. 1-3 240-455 lbs. sows 39.25-44.00, few to 49.50, few No. 2-3 300-700 lbs. 35.00- 40.00. Boars 35.00-39.50. FEEDER PIGS 93. Lot US No. 1-3 25 lbs. feeder pigs 38.00 per head, No. 1-3 30-40 lbs. 31.00-37.00, No. 1-3 40-60 lbs. 45.0047.00 per head. SHEEP 56. Few Good & Choice 75-85 lbs. spring slaughter lambs 36.0043.50, Good 65-75 lbs. 28.00-37.00, Utility 4060 lbs. 16.00-28.50. Slaughter ewes 13.00-15.25. 50 cents higher. Salable receipts near 19,200 head compared to 22,486 last week and .33,531 the comparable week a year ago. Cow numbers somewhat reduced compared to recent weeks comprising 19 percent of cattle receipts; feeders 76 percent of total. VITAMIN D Vitamin D, which is found in Vitamin D fortified milk, is also present in butter and fish liver oil Summer sun shine helps the body manufacture its own Versatility also beauty. now with faster, stronger and more economical construction for all types of farm and commercial buildings... WE STOCK FABRAL STEEL AND ALUMINUM ROOFING PROMPT DELIVERIES ONSITE CRANE SERVICE ItmndM liltm Jj vk Jn4 *••' I'uiui Jm
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