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There is still controversy over the treatment of dry cows in the herd and the subject provided much discussion during the mastitis talk. “I’ve heard that dry cow treatments and teat dipping can cause other forms of mastitis to enter the herd," one producer quipped, “is that true’" Eberhart explained that the controversy had not yet subsided on that particular subject since research had not proven that repeated treatments caused resistance in the cow. The dry cow treatment had been recommended by Cornell University since more control is obtained during the cow’s dry periods. It is thought that the treatment helps control mastitis to a good degree. “People can be quoted either way,” Eberhart added, “but there seems to be no clear cut answers for or against.” The dairy specialist explained that the dry cow treat ment may be good in some herds where mastitis is present in high degrees. “In some herds cows should be treated for one year and then you should take stock and see what progress was made.” In herds where there is not a high incidence of mastitis, Eberhart recommended treating cows “selectively in quarters that are infected.” “There are still questions on this technique,” he noted, “the high antibiotic use may leave residue or even effect unborn calves, but the answers are still under con sideration.” The controls for environmental mastitis are not as clear cut according to the specialist, “we really have little data on any good preventive measures.” “The best we can suggest is to keep cows clean and away from dirty areas where pathogens may gather.” “The type of bedding is important as it is suspected that sawdust may support E-coli pathogens. Woodshavmgs and straw are better alternatives.” Eberhart added that cows should be thoroughly washed and dried before milking. “Many infections are forced in before or during milking,” he noted. “Water can be loaded with pathogens and it is extremely important to keep them from entering the udder.” Expressing concern over milking procedures, Eberhart stated, “care must be taken during milking to prevent damage to the teats.” “The producer has a responsibility in this area.” Closing his remarks, Eberhart stated, “there is only one ‘problem’ in curbing mastitis, if a producer does too good of a job, he’ll have to buy a larger bulk tank to hold all his milk!” Along with the featured speakers, the two day milking school included classroom work on anatomy and physiology and current topics of concern in the dairy industry. Dr. Earl Kessler and Steve Spencer were also present from Penn State for the course. [EWSrHBj 5] gl IS Lancaster Farming, Saturday, Jan. 17,1976 1 Continued horn Page 22) AFBF officers chosen ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Allan Grant, Visalia, California, vice-president of the American Farm Bureau Federation since December, 1971, and president of the California Farm Bureau Federation, from November, 1963, to December, 1975, last week was elected president of the Federation to succeed William J. Kuhfuss, by the voting delegates of the member State Farm Bureaus to the Federation’s 57th annual meeting. Kuhfuss, from Mackinaw, Illinois, had been president of the American Farm Bureau Federation since December 10, 1970, when he was elected to serve one year of the unexpired two-year term of Charles B. Shuman, Sullivan, Illinois. The voting delegates elected Robert Delano, Route 3, Warsaw, Virginia, as vice-president to succeed Grant. Delano is president of the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation, and was elected to that position in November, 1962. He was elected to the board of directors of the AFBF in December, 1967. He is a member of the AFBF Executive Committee. In 1973, Grant was reap pointed by then Governor Kfeagan to a second six-year term as president of the California State Board of Agriculture and served until Jnuary, 1975. As president of that body, Grant was a voting ex-offico member of the Board of Regents of the University of California. Grant is a member of the board of directors of the Independent Colleges of North California. Inc. Grant has travelled widely to Japan and other parts of the Orient, to India, Mexico, South America and the Caribbean. He conducted a trade mission to the Orient in 1966. He has been widely active in local and state educational activities serving as a delegate to the Governor’s Conference on Education. He was appointed by President Eisenhower as a delegate to the White House Conference on Education. Grant was born in Los Angeles county in 1906, and received his education in agricultural economics at Montana State and the University of California at Los Angeles. He and his wife, Irene, have five children. The Grants farm 640 acres in the Visalia area. They formerly operated a 600-cow dairy and now produce beef cattle, field crops, and permanent pasture. As a hobby, Grant raises Belgian draft horses. One trouble with the world is that so many people who stand up vigorously for their rights fall down miserably on their duties. Never give up on a man until he has failed at something he likes. Lewis Lawes 23
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