|# beatings Poultry Health Handbook UNIVERSITY PARK - Diseases cause the most concern among poultry producers. An uncontrolled virus or bacteria can spread from flock-to-flock causing considerable economic losses. Poultry diseases may show up in a flock by three different means, according to a "Poultry Health Handbook 2nd edition” published by Penn State College of Agriculture. "Diseases are brought on the farm with new poultry, con tamination as a result of carry over from previous flocks, and are introduced by a lack of sanitation or relaxation of security measures,”, says Dr. L. Dwight Schwartz, Penn State Extension veterinarian and author of the publication. The Concrete Choice of Farmers for 21 Years SMITH CATTLEGUARD® Farm Products The Smith Cattleguard - No. 1 in the country. Save the time and energy of opening and closing gates. Fenceline Feed Bunk • Smooth surface, rounded corners for less waste jsm| Stock Tanks - Approved by Soli Freeze-Proof Waterer - No out- Conservation Service for a clean. side source of energy required to reliable water supply keep water ice-free, even in sub zero temperatures PifabC send me fret* mfnrm«v ; Cattleguards Nam Addr. Cit CONCRETE SAFETY SYSTEMS im Rome 1095 Revised in 1977, the handbook is designed to provide poultrymen, servicemen, fieldmen, and hal cherymen with a ready and ac cessible source of information about poultry diseases and other aspects of poultry health "The introductory section in cludes such topics as a sanitation outline, a list of reliable disin fectants, a description of the Pennsylvania vaccination program, and other facts useful for creating and maintaining sound poultry health programs,” Dr. Schwartz points out. Another section covers the respiratory diseases of poultry regardless of causative agent virus, bacteria, protozoa, or parasites. Still another section is devoted to miscellaneous poultry diseases. -f*t *iJr- — 3 — Centerline Feed Bunk -Adaptable to all types of overhead feeding systems tr^ - KW ' V Feed Bunks State Bethel. Pa. 19507 -csaMppm Freeze Proof Waterers Study reveals less confinement DECATUR, Ga - The United Egg Producers recently voiced their appreciation for a report on the economic impact of converting the poultry industry to less in tensive confinement “Southeastern Poultry and Egg Association has completed ‘An Economic Impact Analysis of Converting to Less Intensive Confinement of Poultry’ or what costs would be incurred if laying hens were raised on floors versus cages,” reports UEP President A 1 The handbook may be purchased for $6.50, state tax and shipping included, from Poultry Health Handbook, Box 6000, University Park, PA 16802. Make checks or money orders payable to The Pennsylvania State University. Allow at least two weeks for delivery. All products feature: Durable Precast Concrete Steel Reinforcement Simple Installation Low Maintenance High Quality All products available from stock 12 Ft. Cattleguard *395 14 Ft. Cattleguard *425 16 Ft. Cattleguard *450 Freeze-Proof Waterer *250 F. 0.8. Plant Stock Tanks Zip Phone adds a dime a dozen Pope “This report was sorely needed and we thank Southeastern Poultry and Egg, its board and manager Harold Ford. ’ ’ The UEP president cited the following comparisons made in the report: Equipment cost per bird in the cage unit was $3 01 versus $1 92 per bird in the litter floor unit Building cost per bird in the cage unit was $2 98 versus $3 49 per bird in the litter floor unit. Total cost per bird for building and equipment was $5.99 for the cage unit and $5.41 per bird in the litter floor unit Operating cost including labor per bird per year in the cage unit was $0.42 versus $1.41 per bird in the litter floor unit. 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AIR ORBITAL SANDER BY JET Model OS-230 j# mO5 Paper Size 3 2/3”x9" o*l LF 5-2-82 Also: 1-DP3720 Makita 3/8” VoriableSpeed SE _ eft Reversible Drill d# t9U BLUE BALL MACHINE WORKS A total of 15,756 hours of labor will be required to care for 45,360 layers in litter floor units versus 3,629 hours of labor to care for this number of birds in a cage unit. Approximately three and one half times as much floor area will be needed in a litter floor unit to house the same number of birds as in the cage unit “All these factors add 10 5 cents per dozen to the cost of producing a dozen eggs," noted Pope. For more information on the report and for a complete copy, contact the UEP at 3951 Snapfmger Parkway, Suite 580, Decatur, GA 30035 ITS MAGIC - How quickly You Get Renlu »7i7*z»-iifc4 V From Our ) . . ./ C.M. HIGH CO. 320 Kin* St Myerstown PA 17067 Phone 717 566 7544 *50.25 717-354-4478 Rt. 322 East, Blue Ball 804520
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