A3o—Lancaster Firming, Saturday, April 19,1980 Pseudorabies spreads (Continued from Page Al) bom dead or the incubation period can range from four or five days to a week or 10 days. Pseudorabies is a herpes virus disease and prior to 1972 had primarily caused problems in western states where cattle and pigs were running together. Heifers can develop the “mad itch,” in which the animals rub themselves raw on solid objects or even chew their tails off. The animals go down within a brief period of time. Then, in mid-1972 the virus apparently changed and started causing clinical illness in pigs, too. It is called pseudorabies because it imitates rabies in other animals, with central ner vous system and respiratory signs. The first confirmed case came to light in late- February m southeastern Dauphm County, accordmg to Dr. Cable. Problems developed in mid-March m the Lancaster County breeding operation. Of the nine locations which received animals from that operation in recent months, one has thus far been released from quarantine. “The herds which received animals are quarantined,” Dr. Cable said. “They are being tested and as negative results are determined, they will be released from quarantine. One negative result con cerning a gilt has been received and that quarantine has been lifted.” A confirmed diagnosis on the most recent case in Lebanon County was just made on Monday. Pseudorabies is most acute in young nursing pigs and where it is transmitted to other animals, such as cattle, sheep, dogs or cats. In these instances, it is generally fatal within a couple of days. The effect on older pigs is not as individually serious, but they can become earners of the disease. A live vaccine, which is permitted in some states, is not allowed m Pennsylvania, according to Dr. Cable. 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In breeding stock, a lot of abortions and mummified pigs are an indication, along with nervous system signs, such as convulsions, depression or even blind ness. In cattle and sheep, the “mad itch” develops, where there is licking, frantic biting and rubbing against solid objects until infected areas, such as the back and sides, can become lacerated, swollen and raw. The animals go down into a coma and death results within a couple of days. In cats and dogs, there also is the intense itching and death generally results in a couple of days. Besides stray cats and dogs, wild animals, such as possums, racoons and even birds, can become infected and be carriers. FARM & HOME SUPPLY ★ SALES SERVICE PARTS * Prices less tires and pump NEW LONDON, Wise, - The Brown Swiss breed has a new world champion in milk and fat Century Acres Liz C 619223. Calving on January 20, 1979 at 5 years 4 months in 356 days she produced 38,439 pounds milk, 4.4% test, 1695 pounds fat and 1272 pounds protein. Liz holds the breed’s milk records both two tunas and three tunes milkings and the two times fat records. Tested the first time 20 days after calving “Liz” gave 78 pounds milk with a 5.5 percent test. During her lactation she had 5 tests over 100 pounds with a peak of 135.5 pounds milk and a 4.2% test on July 21, 1979. In 305 days Liz had 33,680 pounds milk and 1471 pounds fat. This also was a new record for the breed. Century Acres Liz C is E/MHERR EQUIPMENT. INC. Sale Reg. 49900 52900 569.00 589.00 699 00 719°° 759.00 789.00 1115°° 1229.00 Brown Swiss cow sets new milk, fat records bred and owned by William J. Faskell, New London, Wisconsin and made her record on the Faskell farm located in northeast Wisconsin. Classified “Excellent”, Liz is sired by the homebred bull Century Acres Noble Colonel 153269. Her dam, Century Acres Cheryl 529190, was also bred by Faskell. The former Swiss Champion was Green Pasture’s Rayetta who has held the record since 1974. 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