3' 3 ced near heat in luildings, s can’t be warm bn he'severe of recent ; says, is sees pigs 27) ITER :• IT THE PRICE INCREASE tective March 20th LER FARMSTEAD BUILDINGS ALL OR STRAIGHT-WALL iIDE OR OUTSIDE SEE THE BIG DIFFERENCE TIER ALL-STEEL BUILDINGS E DETAILS & PRICE .A. NEWTON & SON CO. Mifflintown, Pa, 17059 «lte, Delaware 19933 :■ Phone 717-436-2151 me 302-337-8211 .R. MOODY, ROYER’S FARM GLENN M. STAHLMAN TAP ENTERPRISES INC: JNTRACTOR ' SERVICE- R.D. #l, Cash Valley Road R.D. S 3, Box 256 A 13 Walnut Lane R.D.fl Cumberland. Md. 21502 Fleetwood, Pa. 19522 Mewton, Pa. Winfield. Pa. 17889 - Phone 301-777-0582 Phone 215-929-2884 w 412-872-6804 ” Phone 717-837-3201 Understanding ~ ByKENDACEBOBRY READING - Speakers, exhibits, and films were featured at the Berks County Horse Expo 78. Held at the Berks County Agricultural Center, the theme of the event was Understanding Equine. It was sponsored by the Berks County Extension Service and 4-H Horse clubs, horse breed associations and local horse clubs. Several booths were set up throughout the 4-H center giving a variety of in formation on the many aspects of horses and horse back riding. Throughout the day speakers covered several assorted topics concerning the care of horses. v |' Dr. Homer S. Fomey, from the Pa. Bureau of animal industry, spoke on the disease equine infectious anemia, commonly known as swamp fever. The disease which weakens and sometimes kills infected animals, spreads readily. It may be difficult to ascertain because it can take many forms and resemble other fever producing disease. It can be diagnosed by a Coggins test. The disease is caused by a virus found in the blood and tissues of infected animals. This virus remains in the blood of animals that recover and in the blood of SCO U NTS D.E. SMITH, INC. carrier animals as long as they live. Infected animals shed the virus' in discharges from the eyes and nose, saliva, urine, manure, mare’s milk, and semen. Horse owners that want to find out if an animal has infectious anemia should contact their veterinarian. He will collect a blood sample and send it to an approved laboratory for a Coggins test. Dr. James P. Gallagher, Extension Equine specialist, Penn State, spoke on .equine feeding and nutrition. He stressed the importance of quality hay and feed for horses, stating that the quality of feed for horses is just as important as it would be for a dairy animal. Pasture management was the theme.of Dr. John E. Baylor, Extension agronomy specialist, Penn State. Also stressing the importance of high quality pasture and forage, he stated that pasture is usually one of the best and least expensive feeds for horses. Pasture serves two pur poses for horses. It can be used as an exercise lot and at the same time can also provide feed for the animal. But, he added,,to provide feed, there must be enough acreage to support the horse. For pasture feeding needs, miLDEBS FOB THE FARMER WHO'S IN BUSINESS TO STAY \ SUNNY MEAD SALES R.D. #3j Box 409 Altoona, Pa. 16601 Phone 814-944-6045 Equine featured at Horse Expo more than one acre per animal is needed. Besides this, pasturing gives other benefits. Horses benefit from being in the fresh air and sunlight, and they will have more freedom from respiratory ailments by being in the open. If a pasture is only to be used for exercise, a tall fescue grass will keep the animals out of the mud, Baylor said. While not‘very palatable to the horse, it is best for sodding, and good to use for a small exercise area. Grasses and legumes are a horse’s natural.food and are high in nitrogen and protein, plus they contain Vitamins and minerals. Proper management of pastures is important. Baylor recommended that pastures be soil tested. After the test is taken, he stressed the application of lime to maintain the proper pH and acidity of the soil. He told the group that lime moves slowly through the soil, taking time to react, and can take several months to be absorbed. The lime should be applied several months ahead of fertilizing. fertilizing is the second important step of pasture improvement and main' tenance. The exact needs of each pasture will be told be a soil test buy Baylor said if no - TEMCO PARTS CO. INC. C.H. WALTZ SONS INC. | Route 213 and 544 Cogan Station, Pa. 17728 j Chestertown, Md. 21620 Phone 717-435-2921 i Phone 301-778-4454 Interested in horses, the crowds came to the Berks County Horse Expo to learn the latest in horse technology, visit the many stands showing the activities of area horse clubs, and just talk to the many horse enthusiasts present, test were taken, a good guide If starting a pasture from On a poorly drained might fae 70 lb. per acre per scratch, Baylor recom- pasture area, the mixture year of nitrogen, potassium, mended the following seed should be: reed canary and potash, although he mix: Kentucky Bluegrass, 6 grass, 8 lb./acre, and birds added most pastures would lb./acre; timothy, 4 foot trefoil or tall fescue. 6 probably need more. lb./acre; ladino clover, 1 IbVacre. Speaking of pasture lb./acre; and red clover, 2 Talking on pasture renovation, he stated that IbVacre. This mixture is for management, Baylor noted there was a method of im- a well drained soil. that the horse is a notorious proving pasture by partial fer a mixed drainage spot grazer. He said that destruction of the existing area, he recommends a rotational grazing is ideal sod. Some of the vegetation grass mixture of Kentucky for horses with one acre per is depressed as required in Bluegrass, 6 lb./acre; horse and five to six pad order to establish or timothy, 2 IbVacre; and (Turn to Page 27) reestablish desirable forage, birdsfoot trefoil, 6 IbVacre. TRI-STATE MARINE DIST. INC. Route 256 Deale, Md. 20751 Phone 301-867-1447 Lancaster Farming, Saturday, March 11, 1978- P. E. Hess, Butler Mfg. Co. Box 337, Oxford, PA 19363 I'm interested in more information on Butler products. □ Buildings □ Bins □ Dryers □ Bulk-O-Matics Name Address County. Phone 25 BUTLER y | AGRI-BUILDER Stall
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