ANNAPOLIS, Md. - With arrival of good weather, the thoughts of hundreds of Marylanders turn toward horse shows and exhibitions and, in this light. Dr. Ralph C. Knowles, Assistant State Veterinarian for the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA), says everyone involved should pay special heed to the need to prevent the spread of Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA). RMemril in the soil For More Effective Control Ridomil controls blue mold and black shank in your tobacco. But for Ridomil to do its best work, it should be applied to the soil before transplanting. Ridomil destroys diseases present in the soil Then it is absorbed by the roots and moved systemically throughout the plant to protect your tobacco as it grows. For the best two-way action against blue mold and black shank, follow your label directions—use Ridomil in the soil Ridomil * trademark of Ctba-Getgy for metalaxyl P.L ROHRER & BRO„ INC. SMOKETOWN, PA PH: 717-299-2571 • Heavy duty ZVz" O.D. tube uprights • Engineered to eliminate ail inside bracing • Metal primed & painted dark brown or green • All oak bed, treated with black pre servative • Planed floor boards CALL YOUR FOUNTAIN FABRICATING DEALER FOUNTAIN FAB. CO. Hegins, PA 717-682-3495 WITMER IMPLEMENT SERVICE Shippensburg, PA 717-532-6139 MECKLEY'S MARLIN;W. SCHREFFLER FARM SUPPLY Pittman, PA Herndon. PA 717*648-1120 717-758-8995 Swamp Fever rules clarified in Md. Dr. Knowles says, “EIA, otherwise known as ‘swamp fever’, is a virus disease of horses that is incurable and is a lifelong in fection. Individual horses that are virus carriers, but otherwise appear healthy, can serve as a source of infection for healthy horses." “The virus is transmitted by flying and biting insects (such as horseflies and stable flies) and by HEFTY Bale Wagon JONATHAN PUTT FARM SPECIALTIES Schuylkill Haven. PA Hagerstown, MD 717-345-4995 301-733-0458 contaminated equipment such as hypodermic needles." “To prevent the spread of EIA virus, and thus protect susceptible animals at horse shows, it is necessary to blood test all animals intended for entry into these horse shows and exhibitions.” “The blood test, known as the -‘Coggins’, or AGID test, is a practical test for the detection of EIA. A negative Coggins test Large side openings 51”x73” with chains and easy open latches Front door hinges down to floor level Back door hinges right or left, swings aroiind27o° parallel with sides Length 18', width B', height from floor 95" ZIMMERMAN FARM SERVICE Bethel, PA 717-933-4114 ABRACZINSKAS FARM EQUIP., INC. Catawissa, PA 717-356-2323 performed with 12 months prior to entry of the horse or horses in a show is required of all horses to be exhibited in Maryland. The only exceptions are animals under 270 days of age," Dr. Knowles said. He went on to add, “Certain EIA control measures need clarification. Here are the four mam points": 1. “Horses offered or entered in exhibitions shall be accompanied by and Equine Infectious Anemia report validated by perforations applied by the Maryland Depart ment of Agriculture. ” 2. “Horses entering Maryland shows from other states must be accompanied by and official health certificate issued by the state of I E ri 1 • INTEREST MONEY* NOW AVAILABLE FOR EQUIPMENT AT 6.6% SERVICE SHENK'S FARM SALES SERVICE 501 E. Woods Drive, B 0*225, Lit'itz. PA 17543 Phone 717-626-1151 Our Service Trucks Are Radio Dispatched 24 Hr. Service Offered After 6 P.M. - Call: Mervin Nissley - 717-872-4565 Ray Shenk - 717-626-1152 Lancaster Farming, Saturday, Way 28,1983 origin. This certificate must be the original, not a copy.” 3. “Any horse tested in a stable must show the true owner of the horse on the test papers and not list the boarding stable as the owner.” 4. “Any alterations of the Equine Anemia test report will invalidate the certificate and the animal will not be allowed to participate in the exhibition,” Dr. Knowles said. Anyone needing an EIA test report perforated can get this done by sending or bringing their report to the Maryland Department of Agriculture, Animal Health Section, Room 240, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, Maryland 21401, telephone (301) 841-5810. 300 Gal. Hsco 850 Gal. Sunset 500 Gal. MojonnlerloooGal. Girton 800 Gal. DeLaval 1000 Gal. Mueller 800 Gal. Zero 1500 Gal. Dari-Koot USED TANKS 61
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