Farming, Saturday, Fafeneary23, 1960 Ask the VMD Pop! bottles for grubby livestock? A reader asks: What’s the best method for removing grubs from the backs of cattle and sheep. I’ve seen some folks use an empty soda bottle to press down over the grub lump and draw it out..is there a better way? Dr. Riegel comments: The best way to have grubs removed from the backs of cattle or sheep is to let the grub remove itself. When this is done, there is no change of rupturing the larva and setting up tremendous tissue reactions an the area of the grub. If it is imperative that the grub be removed, you should make sure it’s (ready) to be removed. If you attempt to get the grub out too early, the chances of causing problems are greater. Removing the grub itself can be accomplished by squeezing it out by hand or by some other mechanical means, none of which I can proclaim as the best method. Once the grub is removed, it should be crushed to stop the life cycle right then and there. Cattle grubs, the offspring of heel flies, cause millions of dollars in lost profit each year. The heel fly, also known as warble fly or cattle warbles, have an elaborate life cycle which begins with the fly laying its eggs on the lower legs of cattle or sheep. After the egg hatches, the To Ripen Fruits Don’t leave fresh fruit in direct sunlight Let fruits ripen in indirect light in the open air at room temperatures When fully ripe, refrigerate and use as soon as possible MEMO HAY, STRAW & EAR CORN SALE EVERY MONDAY At 11 A.M. NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES, INC. Phone 717 354-4341 Lloyd H Kreider, Auct Leon Riegel TimTrayer Edgar Sheaffer larva penetrates the skin and begins extensive migration through the connective tissue. It travels to the area of the throat, then up to the back where it cuts a hole in the skin, mcreases the size, and drops out two and a half to three months later. After the larva pupates, an adult fly emerges to begin a new life cycle. The complete cycle takes about seven months. Where the fly becomes damaging to sheep and cattle, and when the profit loss starts, is as the grub enters the exits the skin. As the larva migrates, it destroys muscle and skin tissues. To cope with the toxins produced by the grub, the animal turns its energy ■■■■■Hi i§ i#f#" !^' X^ ; csc::|f -H-., > 1 41- -' •* 4 '-I - ,: 1 * r "* : > '■" STOP IN TO DISCUSS YOUR LIQUID MANURE EQUIPMENT NEEDS AT THE 1980 PA. FARM MACHINERY EXPO BOOTHS: 230. 231, 240, 241 Our business is building liquid manure equipment - nothing else. We stand behind every unit with a 12-month warranty and instant service. «sg&. F. ERNEST SNOOK o' slß RD 3 - Box 84, Mifflinburg, Pa. 17844 - Phone: 717-966-2736 [ f:-x 'iK to fighting back which results in decreases in weight gams. Using insecticides to combat the larva can lessen the weight losses. Care must be exercised when using insecticides, however, not only because of the toxic nature of the chemicals, but also because of the possibility of potentially bad side effects to the livestock. If grubs are killed when they are located in the throat area, their death may set up a tissue reaction which could possibly cause the animal to strangle. When using insecticides, be sure to follow the label directions carefully, noting especially the withdrawal times before the animals can be slaughtered for meat. Maybe it’s time you switched fertilizer tanks (y WASHINGTON, D.C. - The time to comment on rune grain standards’ studies proposed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Federal Gram Inspection Service has been extended to March 17. The proposal appeared in the December 28,1979, Federal Register. Leland E. Bartlet, FGIS administrator, said public advice is needed to identify and set priorities among such suggested standards' studies as field testing alpha amylase content of wheat, uniform requirements for the special grade called “weevily,” certifying dockage in tenths of a per cent, special grade for organic acid-treated gram, simplified format for the U.S. standards for beans, objecting testing procedures for hay, the need for buck wheat standards, the need for sunflower standards, and the need for rapeseed " ■%* * USDA extends comment time standards. Written comments should be sent to Comments Sec tion, FGIS, USDA, Room 2405 Auditors Bldg., 1400 Independent Ave., SW, LIQUID PS 'fl PLANT FOOD £tm 9-18-9 Starter ALPINE 1077 Folior Feed • Balanced formula of trace elements • Immediate availability of nutrients • A neutral chlorine free product will not rust or corrode equipment February Base Price $2.50 Delivered Volume Discounts MERVIN M. KREIDER Frystown, Pa. 717-933-8943 1500 Gal. Calumet with 2 Shank Injector .. $3500 V 2250 Clay $3OOO Washington, D.C. 20250. All comments will be available for public inspection. Copies of the proposal are available from the same address, phone 202/447-8262. -yj „ ( s>' "A ’£ *\«Rg \Vj j&i t ,^ (^ iM&jk., "'iav',' 1 USED TANKS
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