D26—Lancaster Faming, Saturday, September 10,1983 By-products offer lower feed costs for pork producers NEWARK, DE - Pork producers are looking for ways to cut feed costs these days. Some are doing this by using cheaper grains like barley to replace some or all of the corn in hog rations. Some are also thinking about using food industry by-products. “Many of these by-products are excellent sources of nutrients and offer an opportunity for reducing feed cost,” says University of .Delaware extension livestock specialist Dr. Ken Kephart. But, he warns, others are less practical. Here are some of the factors he says growers should consider before feeding such by-products. - PALATABILITY. One of the first questions to ask is, will the hogs eat the by-product? Even if the material is available free of cost, i f ’s of no value if the pigs leave it in the feeder. - NUTRIENT CONTENT. What nutrients will the by-product provide? Does nutrient content vary? How much water does it contain? HANDLING. How will you get it from the source to the farm? And how will you get it to the pigs? COST. Free feed may get quite expensive when tran sportation costs are considered. This is especially true when it contains a lot of water. BACTERIAL CON TAMINATION. If it’s an animal Dairy donations changed WASHINGTON, D.C. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has transfered major ac tivities of the federal program to donate government-owned su rplus dairy products to needy people in foreign countries to the Agency for International Development, ac cording to Under Secretary of Agriculture Daniel G. Amstutz. The transfer does not affect the domestic dairy donation program. Amstutz said the change will take ad vantage of AID’S in ternational capacity to administer the program. USDA will retain the responsibility for determining the types and quantities of dairy products and the level of funds available for payment for donated dairy products, processing, domestic transporting and overseas freight, where appropriate, to export the products, he said. Authority for both domestic and foreign donations of dairy products is contained in Section 416 of the Agricultural Act of 1949. Since USDA signed the first agreement this year, donations of dairy products now total over 83,000 tons, going to 14 countries. Such donations have been made through foreign governments and public and nonprofit private humanitarian organiz ations. Under provisions of the transfer, all new proposals for Section 416 agreements will be handled by AID’S Bureau for Food for Peace and Voluntary Assistance, 320 21st St., N.W., Washington, D.C. by-product, bacterial' con tamination is a potential problem. And daily feeding may be necessary to prevent spoilage. -TOXINS. Find out why the material is being discarded as a by-product. Be sure there are no substances in it which may cause problems. For example, milk products may contain high levels of antibiotics. - EFFECTS ON CARCASS QUALITY. Will feeding the product produce an oily carcass or one with an off odor? - EFFECTS ON PEFOR MANCE. How much of the by product can you feed before per formance is changed? Bakery waste, liquid whey, waste fat, meat by-products and fruits and vegetables are some of the by-products usually fed to swine. Each has both advantages and disadvantages. Bakery by-products, crackers, cookies, pretzels and potato chips, are probably the best kind available. They’re very palatable, Kephart says. They provide limited amounts of protejn but are high in energy similar'to that of corn. And they can be mixed in conventional rations with no major changes in feed handling. Most processors offer these by-products free of charge. One disadvantage to consider is salt levels which could be a HARPER'S VALLEY FARM HOME OF THE GREAT WHITE BREED PUREBRED LANDRACE 4TH PRODUCTION SALE SATURDAY, OCT. 15,1983 6:30 P.M. Directions to farm - 20 miles east of Harrisburg, 1-81 exit 29E, go Vz mile south of 1-81 on Rt. 934 or 6 miles north of Annville on Rt. 934 “Harper’s PA” 50 OPEN GILTS READY TO BREED 15 BOARS READY FOR SERVICE FREE LUNCH - 5:00 P.M, to 6:30 P.M PSEUDORABIES FREE HERD #5B VALIDATED HERD #92 SALE TO BE HELD AT THE FARM RAIN OR SHINE Production Information—Carcass Information Testing done at “PA Meat Animal Evaluation Center” Health charts on all animals to go anyplace in USA Show Information - Grand and Reserve Champion Landrace Bred Gilts 1982 PA Farm Show Reserve Champion 1993 PA Farm Show Ist, 2nd, sth, 6th placlngs 1993 PA Farm Show Boar Test 1993 PA Meat Animal Eval. Ctr. Landrace Boar H.V.F. 2-8 Dally Gain 2.32 Days to 230 lb. = 135 Days Back Fat .88 Loin Eye 5.82 Lean Cuts 62.5 Feed Eff. 2.48 Boar Index 130 Basic Says It All Better Conception Rates Accent on Health Soundness D ACIP Increased Mothering Ability Dnoll/ Commercial Profitability GENETICS JAY D., JANET BLATT AND FAMILY. R.D. 2, Box 691, ANNVILLE, PA. 17003 PHONE; 717-865-4842 AUCTIONEER: HARRY H. BACHMAN PHONE: 717-867-1809 problem if they are used to replace more than 40 percent of the grain in a ration. Liquid whey is available from many dairy processors because of its high drying cost. If the distance to the dairy is not excessive and a handling system can be developed, liquid whey can provide a high percentage of a hog’s nutrient requirements, the specialist says. Recent studies have indicated that when pigs are offered whey instead of water, a ground com ration fortified only with vitamins and minerals will supply all the nutrients they need. This eliminates the need for soybean meal. One disadvantage is that this material is perishable and must be fed daily. Transportation and handling make it impractical for many swine operations to use whey. Waste fat contains two and a quarter times the calories of either protein or carbohydrate, so it’s an excellent energy source. Pigs consuming high fat rations usually have a better feed conversion and faster growth rate. However, if the oil is unsaturated, adding more than 10 to 15 percent to the ration will make the carcass oily. Oils also may turn rancid during storage. And if the fat is saturated, special equipment often is needed to incorporate it into the ration. Meat by-products, unless they are cooked and dried, always bring with them the possibility of bac- 100 HEAD 35 BRED GILTS BG terial contamination, especially Salmonella, , Kephart says. But they are high in protein, and any bone present, provided it’s finely ground, will be a good source of calcium and phosphorus. Un fortunately, the bone content often varies, so mineral content varies as well. In a few situations, fruits and vegetables such as bananas, potatoes or sweet potatoes can be successfully fed to pigs. All these materials have a low protein content and contain a lot of water. Dairymen’s District 4 to elect Representative BALTIMORE, Md.—Dairymen, Inc. members in Frederick County, Maryland will cast their votes for a director/delegate Thursday, September 15. The election will be held in conjunction with the annual membership meeting of District 4 of the cooperative’s Middle Atlantic Division, at the Walkersville Fire Hall beginning at 7 p.m. Division President Fred G. Butler and Division Manager R. L. Strock will report on the operations of the cooperative, national legislative issues, and the sales and pricing outlook. MONROE TREE & LANDSCAPE, INC. LINE EQUIPMENT, TRUCKS, 9 BUCKET TRUCKS RT. 252, ROCHESTER. N.Y. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14,1983 ll:OOA.M. Sale will be held at coinpany headquarters at 225 Ballantyne Road. 10 minutes from Monroe Co. Airport by taking Rt. 390 to Rt. 383 West then Rt. 252 West. From N.Y. Thruway take Rt. 390 North to Exit 13 at Hylan Dr. North to Rt. 252, West 5 miles to sale site. NOTICE: Monroe Tree & landscape, Inc. will sell all of the following in ventory, surplus to their present needs, to the highest bidder. Everything in the sale belongs to Monroe Tree & Landscape, Inc. BUCKET TRUCKS: 1978 F-700 with 5 spd. trans., SO ft. Servi lift elevated platform, 18 hp. Wisconsin eng. and air compressor; 1977 GMC 6000,50 ft. Servi lift elevated platform, 18 hp. Wisconsin eng., air compressor; 1976 GMC 6500, 50 ft. Servi lift elevated platform, 18 hp. Wisconsin eng., air comp.; 1967 F-750 Ford Utility crew cab, 5 & 2 trans., Pittman comer mount, polesetter, bucket, auger and tip winch; 1969 F-750 Ford utility crew cab, 5 & 2 trans., Pittman comer mount, polesetter, tip winch, bucket, continuous rotation; 1966 F-700 Ford-utility crew cab, 5 & 2 trans., Pittman comer mount, bucket, tip winch; 1967 F-600 Ford 4 & 2 trans., Pittman comer mount auger, tip winch, util, body; 1969 F-500 Ford, 4 spd. trans., MaCabe power bucker, 32 ft.. Stake body; 1969 Cbev., 4 spd. trans. MaCabe power bucket, 32 ft. util. body. DIGGER TRUCK: 1960 FWD 4 Wheel Drive Table Digger, 5 spd. trans. w/high & low range, winch. OTHER TRUCKS: 1969 F-600 Ford C & C, 5 St 2 trans; 1966 Ford Stake, steel deck,B:2s x 20,4 &2 trans.; 1967 N 600 Ford, C&C, 5 & 2 trans.; 1967 F-600 Ford C& C; 1969 N-700 Ford, C&C, 4 spd.; 1969 N-700 Ford, C&C, 4 spd.; 1967 F-600 Ford, C&C, 4 & 2 trans.; 1971 Ford Van; 1973 F-600 Ford, C& C, 5 spd.; 1970 F-500 Ford, 4 spd trans.; 1988 F-800 Ford, C&C, 4 & 2 trans.; 1966 GMC, C & C, 4 spd., winch, snow plow blade; 1970 GMC, C & C, auto.; 1970 GMC, C& C, auto.; 1972 Ford, C& C, 16’ dump; 1966 Ford, C& C, 16’ dump. CRAWLER LOADER; 1H175 4in 1 bucket, needs repair. TRAILERS: Fmla 9 ton tag-a-long; Several homemade utility and equipment trailers; Pole traders; Storage trailers. ALSO: Service truck utility boxes; Chip boxes; 1 brand new Baker Model 1150-04, crew cab line construction body; P.U. body; P.U. caps; Steel 12’ truck rack; Jeager ISO air compressor; JD 34 log loader; Ludwig soil shredder; truck winch; 6’ Rotary mower; Tampers and several lots of tools and equipment used in power line maintenance, such as: spades, bars, hoods, mats, jacks, divingboards, rubber gloves, presses, rope, jumpers, phasers, load break, Y 35 Hypress w/dies, reel jacks and much more. CALL AUCTION CO. FOR BROCHURE. Inspection: Tnes., Sept. IS, 9 AM to 4 PM and Wed., Sept 14 after 8:60 AM. TERMS; Cash or Certified Check. Company checks most have a letter from your bank gurao teeing payment to ROY TEITSWORTH INC. ROY TE ITS WORTH INC. Sales Managers Auctioneers Geneseo, N.Y. 716-243-1563 Furthermore, potatoes first must be cooked to inactivate a poisonous substance, solanin. “Food industry by-products can be a significant part of your feeding program,” Kephart says. “But before you get into them in a big way, make sure you know all you can about the material that’s available. Have it analyzed. Be sure it’s practical for your operation. And use a little at first on a limited number of large hogs.” A director/delegate will be chosen to serve the 105 District 4 members for a three year term from 1983 to 1906. A direc tor/delegate sits on the Division’s board of directors and attends the corporate annual meeting as a voting delegate representing the Division. James E. Moser of Thurmont is the incumbent. Jesse I. Burall of Monrovia serves as the district’s other director/delegate. Field representatives for the district are Pete Deßaugh of Boonsboro, Cindy Rutter of Cockeysville, and Jay Waybnght of Littlestown, Pa. 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