C2o—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, November 1,1980 Adams Holstein Association BY MARY MYERS Staff Correspondent HEIDLERSBURG - Members of the Adams County Holstein Association gathered to participate in the Association’s 29th An nual Meeting. The keynote speaker, Larry Specht, extension dairy specialist from Penn State, spoke on the topic “Embryo Transplant-Should I Make The Investment?” Specht discussed the transplant procedure and why there is interest in this Seconds decide (Continued from Page Cl 9) Stake with their entry Symbolism. Lori Ann Boyd, also of Lancaster, placed first in Saddle Seat Equitation for riders under 14 years of age. She placed third on Saturday in the AHSA Saddle Seat Medal Championship. And in the Junior Exhibitors Three-Gaited Saddle Horse competition, Marsha Tome, Red Lion, placed first in the over 14 age group, while Joeliyn Koury, Emmaus, placed first in the under 14 age group. Other local exhibitors placing in the top five in cluded: Jr. Three-Gaited Saddle Horses 14 & Over - Stacie Statkus, New Tripoli, second; Claire Ricci, Em maus, third; L.D. Boyd, Lancaster, fifth; Jr. Three-Gaited Saddle Hones Under 14 - L.D. Boyd, second; Symbol Acres, Leola, fourth; Jr. American Saddlebred Three-Gaited Pleasure - Melanie Lipensky, Lebanon, second; Beth Schaeffer, Cornwall, third; Saddle Seat Equitation Under 14 - Joellyn Koury, fifth; Carriage Competition - John Greenall, New Tripoli, third and fourth; Pa. State Championship American Saddlebred Three-Gaited English Pleasure - Beth Schaeffer, fifth; Championship Five-Gait ed Saddle Horse - Symbol Acre Farm, second; Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Welkowitz, Lancaster, fifth; Local Working Hunter Hacks - Robert Stevens, York Springs, second; Maple Shade Farm, Grantville, third; Kathy Savory, Wormleysburg, fourth; Margaret Edwards, Gettysburg, fifth; Local Pleasure Horse - Mr. talks embryo transplants technique. He said the three mam reasons for interest is for genetic improvement, more heifer calves, and to produce better breeding bulls. The noted costs presently are high. A farmer must be prepared to pay $2OOO to $2500 for a confirmed pregnancy plus all ad ditional related costs. Specht suggested large young heifers and cows be used as recipients. Farmers must be aware that donor cows should go & Mrs. Harry Phillips, Milton, second; Beth Waldeck, Washington Boro, third; Cookie & Dan Pen newill, Littlestown, fourth; Lynn Ross & B & B Stables Inc, Gettysburg, fifth; Local Working Hunters - Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Alfano 111, Harrisburg, second; Chns Laukaitis, Lititz, third; Maple Shade Farm, fourth; Jr. Three-Gaited Saddle Horse Championship - Joeliyn Koury, third; Stacie Statkus, fifth; Championship Amateur Three-Gaited Saddle Horse - Pam Wunderlich, Lebanon, fourth; Championship Walking Horse Stake - Diane R. Light, Annville, third. into a cycle of stimulation than natural conception. The possibly exists for an older cow, that after stimulation the second tune, natural conception may be im possible rendering the cow useful only for beef pur poses. He emphasized the goal for the donor cow be seriously considered before going forward with the embryo transplant procedure. This might be the biggest consideration and most costly when choosing a donor cow. Mike Weimer from the Pennsylvania Holstein Association provided tips on merchandising cattle. He mentioned the increased interest that international buyers have in the breed and the numerous visits recently to the state. Directors elected to serve a three-year term were Richard Herr, Adam Lobaugh, and Doyle Waybnght. President Adam Lobaugh announced that Penn-Gate Astro Duchess owned by WCHC OMWNM MTIIIK London’s Dairy, North Street, Michigan, and bred by Robert Gift’s Penn-Gate Farm, Littlestown, was named Grand Champion for the third consecutive year at the All-Michigan Show on Juy2s. The evening’s en tertainment was provided by the Lanco Lads and were sponsored by the Vigortone Products Company. White Heaters offer CLEAN, ECONOMICAL HEAT FOR FARMSHOPS MVER’S PROPANE GAS SERVICE, INC. Solve those odor problems and cut the costs of heating your farmshop with a White Heater White Heaters are clean burning gas heaters Thera are no odors or irritated eyes caused by oil space heaters You work in complete com fort And White Heaters are safe for farmshops like yours They meet fire and emission standards for ven tilated buildings. With a White Heater you save money in fuel, maintenance and in purchasing Compare fuel bills from a White direct-fired heater to other gas heaters You'll find savings of about 20% Maintenance costs are also lower There are no heat exchan gers to clog, no nozzle to foul Shop around and compare gas heate r pnces You'll be surprised A White Heater can save you 33% to 50% in pnee alone P.0.80x 71 Manheim, PA 17545 Ph0ne:(717)665-3588 DEALER INQUIRIES WELCOME Come in and see us We‘ll show you how to heat clean and save money.
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