—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, August 5,1978 38 250 attend field day (Continued from Page 27) show the calf next year. Cindy smiled, “I think I’m going to like to show her.” Greg Landis, junior project committee chairman, said 50 eligible entries is the largest number ever. Jim Charles, Columbia Rl, had the highest overall score in the judjging contest, as well as being the leader in the men’s category. This was the first year he judged, saying he never bothered to enter before. Second place in the men’s class was John Brubaker, Jr., and third was Dennis Kulp, Manheim Rl. Mrs. Thomas Zartman, Ephrata HI, took first place honors in the ladies category, with Mrs. Ray Bollinger, Stevens Rl, placing second and Mrs. Earl C. Stauffer, Ephrata Replacing third. In the youth class, Darryl Mills, 1343 Gypsy Hill Road, Lancaster, placed first. John Petersheim, Morgantown Rl, was second and Susan Hess, Robert Fulton Highway, Quanyville, was third. Maryland breeder Bill Kepler served as official judge and prizes in the three categories were donated by Show-Ease Stall Co., Penn- Jersey Harvestore and Pennfield Feeds. Lancaster County Ex tension Agent N. Alan Bair told the group that cohform mastitis is the most difficult control and the most serious of mastitis forms because the toxins produced by the cow are so damaging. He urged dairymen to keep their cows clean, saying “It is a lot easier to keep mastitis under control with clean cows.” If problems are present in a herd, Bair told the breeders they should get the cows out of the present area they are using, even if it means putting a temporary enclosure in another area. “Getting cows out of a dirty environment may save cows,” he said. Dairymen should wash and care for cows properly, espcially in weather now being ex perienced which causes muddy, unsanitary con ditions. He said teat ends should be checked and teat dip used regularly. In cows with serious mastitis problems, Bair explained, “One of the best ways to treat mastitis is to keep the cow in and milk her several times daily ” He also urged dry cow treatment with the supervision of a veterinarian. Bair briefly discussed land use problems, and suggested to tiie dairymen that they work hard at maintaining the good image they presently enjoy. He suggested that they be considerate of urban neighbors they may be acquiring and consider the neighbor’s reactions. Clarence Stauffer, fieldman for the national association, asked dairymen to consider participating in the young sire program of the association, stating that it is important to sample young sires in a systematic manner In the program, Stauffer said, three hundred ampules of semen are of fered for sampling, with ten available per herd If the semen is used within six months, dairymen are eligible for a $25 rebate Stauffer said that sires being sampled are owned by “dairymen like you” and mentioned tha: it costs from $l5OO-$2OOO to sample a bull He urged dairymen to use every tool available to them in making their animals more marketable. Ad vertising in regional breed magazines and newspapers is one way of reaching potential buyers. Stauffer said, “Cattle are in demand - there are breeders hunting good cattle.” He said that m Pennsylvania only about 8.9 per cent of the registered Holstems are classified, “so we haven’t scratched the surface.” Robert H. Kauffman, state director, said that mem berships are at an all-time high, with 5,395 members statewide and 602 m the county. Kauffman told of export activity within the association, and invited - breeders to visit the export facility at Middletown where a new Butler metal building has been added. He also Conservation leadership school (Continued from Page 35) clubs in the past and are looking forward to more cooperative efforts in the future.” Lauffer explained that the Pennsylvania Federation of RUDE ALL-DAY AUCTION SATURDAY AUGUST 12 At 9:30 A.M. Between Woodhull and Troupsburg, 15 mi. from Knoxville, Pa. 11l TOP, INTERSTATE-TESTED HOLSTEINS Home-raised herd of 58 cows, 13 bred hfrs., 40 younger females. 4 WFE tractors; 3 diesels (2 Fords, 8000 & 5000 & new Long 560-all excellent machines!) & IH “W 9”. New Hesston 7020 chopper w/2-row com & P.U. heads, PTIO haybme, excellent JD 336 baler, new shaker-hopper blower, AC S.P. “Gleaner E” combine (2 fine piece here!!), 10 wagons {2 S.U., 2 gravity, 2 flat-beds, 4 really rugged ash kicker boxes), 2 trans. 18’ cult.-drags, nice IH 510 drill, new Arts-Way 425 grin der-mixer, 3 elevators, 2 spreaders, 2 rakes, 2 plows, much more equipment, many small items, 2 trucks, 150 T. extra-nice hay, 800 bu. oats, 400 bales straw, haylage, plus crops m fields. A good sale. Sold for MR. & MRS. DONALD RUDE For any information contact Rumsey Sales, Bath, N.Y. (607-776-3478). encouraged breeders to take advantage of a new service being offered by the Dairy Herd Improvement Association which would compile 365-day official records on cows. He added that this record would be advantageous in ad vertising. Lancaster County Dairy Princess Joyce Stoltzfus said she was proud of living on a dairy farm where she can be a part of producing milk. She asked all breeders to assist her as she begins her reign and to promote milk by using the product and serving it in their homes. Junior Club President Linda Kauffman announced that the junior association will be touring four Maryland herds on August 15. She welcomed any breeders along on the tour, which is now being orgamzaed. Any young person between the ages of 9 and 21 who owns a Holstein Sportsmen’s Clubs sponsors the school. “The Federation and especially our local sportsmen’s clubs should be commended for their con cern for and support of our young people.” cow is eligible to join, she said Numerous door prizes were donated and distribut ed throughout the program. Donors were: Steven’s Feed Mill, Atlantic Breeders Cooperative, Curtis Breeding, Vigortone, Penn Jersey Harvestore, Robert Groff, Spangler & Sprenkle, Inc., John J Hoober, Inc., Carnation Genetics, American Breeders Service, Sire Power, Animal Medic, Grumelli Farm Service, Young’s Mineral, Chemgro, Shenk’s Farm Service, West Willow Farmers Association, Agway, Lan ■ caster County Unit, John Kreider Show-Ease Stalls, Landis Brothers, L.H. Brubaker, Red Rose and C.B. Hoober. Purina Feeds donated ice cream; Agway donated the milk and QUALITY CAN BE YOURS! WE HEAR STATEMENTS SUCH AS THESE: I NEVER HAD PROBLEMS LIKE NOW! I GET MORE MILK THAN I EVER DID BUT COWS JUST DON’T MILK OUT CLEAN. THIS MORNING WE HAD FOUR MORE QUARTERS WITH MASTITIS. • SLOW MILKING. • ANY MILKING SYSTEM WILL WORK, |T’S ALL IN THE OPERATOR. • LOPSIDED UDDERS. • HIGH LEUCOCYTE. • FLAKY OR WATERY MILK. • I LOST TWO 20,000 LB. + COWS. • HIGH BACTERIA. • I JUST CANT UNDERSTAND WHAT WENT WRONG. IF YOU HAVE MADE ANY OF THE ABOVE STATEMENTS, WE AT SHENK'S FARM SERVICE ARE EQUIPPED AND ARE ABLE TO HELP YOU WITH YOUR PROBLEMS. QUALITY MILKING REQUIRES A BALANCED SYSTEM: • Proper Vacuum • Proper Inflations • Proper Pulsation CONVERSION PIPELINE SYSTEM ►MILKING parlor • PLANNING LAYOUTS • SALES • INSTALLATION • SERVICE CONSIDER A ESOU-MATSC SHENK'S FARM SERVICE 501 E. WOODS DRIVE LITIT2, PA. 17543 PHONE: 717-626-1151 Home Phone; Clyde Lutz - 717-738-1718 Home Phone: Curtis Cassady - 717-626-1065 Our Service Trucks Are Radio Dispatched Atlantic Breeders Cooperative provided the chairs and the public ad dress sj stem. Field Day committee chairman was John Barley, with members J. Wilmer Eby and Sylvan Ressler. PROBLEMS! (MILKERS) TRY B Om U «a Tic MILKING! „ ua©/s SHENK S FARM SERVICE MIU.PORTRO ■ AIRPORT (CASTER 24 Hr. Service Offered
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