-Lancaatar Farming, Saturday, SapUrobar 20. 1975 70 Poultry health symposium at NEPPCO show HERSHEY. PA. - An up-to-lhc minute review o( effective on-farm measures being used to combat several of poultrydom's worst disease will be a highlight of the 44th anniversary gathering of the Nor theastern Poultry Producers Council. Three field experts will focus on the battle against mycotoxins, Gum boro and on MS and MG, reporting on the industry's most effective weapons against all known stages of the disease. The morning-long poultry health symposium will share the attention of participants along with a dozen other special sessions and events at the three-day NEPPCO Exposition at the new Hershey Convention Center October 21 through 23. The war against MS and MG breaks in commercial layers, through medication programs or controlled exposure, including ex perimental inoculations, will be detailed by Dr. L. Dwight Schwartz, professor, Veterinary Science Ex tension, The Pennsylvania State University. Latest developments in the world of mycotoxins, in cluding ammoniation procedures, will be explored by Stanley B. Smith, poultry nutritionist, Agway, Inc. And the changing ap proach to the fight against Gumboro is the topic of Dr. Franklin K. Wills, associate director, Sterwin Laboratories, Inc. who will outline immunosuppression and the importance of parental immunity. “The after-effects in susceptible chicks are as important as the disease itself in this study,” says Dr. Wills. “We’re concerned about its relationship to dermatitis, which chicks become more susceptible to. We’ll talk about the im munization of breeder stock Botany course scheduled There is still time to register for a five-week course in Botanical Ter minology to be offered this fall at Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square. Dr. Robert J. Armstrong, plant geneticist at Longwood Gardens, will define and illustrate the terms used in the discussion and description of plants. This is a basic course aimed at the amateur - you won’t have to know much about plants to enjoy it. Two sections of the course are offered, one meeting from 10 to 11 a.m., the other from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on October 2,9, 16, 23 and 30. There is a course fee of $20.00. For registration materials and more in formation call 215-388-6741, ext. 242, or write Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 19348. at the exposition, too." The trio will divide the topic, "poultry Health, A Practical Approach to Current Problems" on the morning of Thursday, Oct. 23, designated as Farmers Fertilizer Works, Inc. in Elizabethtown has been selected as your Certified Crop Care Center. Ed Millho In recognition of professionalism as a supplier of farm services Ed Millhouse of Farmers Fertilizer Works, Inc. has been named as a member of the new Certified Crop Care network. Crop Care is a unique concept in farm supply service, especially designed for you, the progressive farm businessman. Management takes time Time to plan. Time to think Time to make decisions. Good management also takes professional help and advice when and where it is needed Your Crop Care dealer offers these services, designed to give you the kind of professional help you need to better manage your cropping programs 1 Complete, accurate, soil testing service. Your Certified Crop Care dealer will assist you in obtaining soil samples and will send them for you to a leading soil analysis laboratory The laboratory soil analysis and computerized fertilizer recommendations will be reviewed with you and an application plan developed. "Producer's Days" at the big annual show. Other educational programs will cover topics ranging from the strong effects of international factors on the U.S. poultry industry to o review of high impact national events facing the poultry ond egg world. On display, as usual, will be an array of the newest in poultry products, equipment and services in 2 Plant analysis. Your Crop Care dealer will help you take samples, and handle all details of the tests. He will provide you the printed report analysis along with expert interpretation This service pinpoints deficiencies in uptake of plant food nutrients. 2 One-source responsibility for your farm chemicals. Your Certified Crop Care dealer offers weed and pest control programs, as well as fertilization of your crop land Your Crop Care dealer is qualified to render a complete range of services.. from planting to harvest. Your Certified Crop Care dealer pledges to offer farmers: • Products and services best suited for maximum, efficient crop production under local growing conditions. • Sound counsel on crop production, based on soil test and plant analysis services. • Product application equipment and services that fit customer needs • A staff of professional people with the experience, knowledge and capability to relate to local grower requirements. • A progressive retail business dedicated to building and maintaining high standards in quality of products and services 4 Professional counsel. Your Crop Care dealer is well informed on all matters associated with efficient and profitable crop production. He is a most valuable source of the bright, new Convention Center, as well as special youth and ladies programs, the big market egg and carton show and a number of social events. Information on early show information about successful farming ideas used in the area. And he can draw on the experiences and techniques of other Crop Care dealers, too. 5 Skilled, professional application. As a part of his total Crop Care service, your dealer offers custom application of fertilizer and other farm chemicals. Application may be made by one of your Crop Care dealer crews: Or he may arrange for application by a qualified applicator. The services your Crop Care dealer offers are designed to help you get maximum yield, and to free up your time to do what you do best Manage. Your Certified Crop Care dealer can provide professional advice and services to help you do it better. Remember, you get Certified Crop Care Center services only where you see this sign —i <g> Certified Crop Care Center rcalitration la available at NEPPCO offices. 322 Oxford Volley Road, Fair lew HllU, Pa. 19030, telephone 21M47- 0190. Room rcacrvallona should be made directly with the Hershey Motor Lodge.
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