Logan Spring (Continued from Page *26) the weather doesn’t get too severe before then. Watts explains. During the winter, the heifers will be fed com silage, good alfalfa hay twice daily, com silage on an ad lib basis, and about three pounds of grain per day per cow. The bulls will receive a similar ration, but will not get over 10 pounds of grain per animal per day, Watts says. Compare the Stoltzf us Woodwork Calf Hutch Lifting Hook for easy handling One Sheet Rear Vent (Option i . Galvaniied I Option I \ Metal Roof I J Sturdy 2*4 cons miction Treated skids exterior plywood n Berks County: Maryland: JOE RUTH LEROY HILDEBRAN RD #4133 Fleetwood. Pa 19522 Woodsboro. Md 215-944-7571 301-845-8929 Lebanon County: UMBERGER'S MILL Rt. 322. RD»4 Lebanon. Pa 717-867-5161 SnUIZFUS WOODWORK MFD. BY; RD 2, Box 2280, Gap, PA 17527 PAUL B. StMlOuflCiPOuflllDO AUTHORIZED DEALERS Lancaster Co. Lebanon Co, AARON S. GROFF & SON ELMER MARTIN RD#3 RD#2 Rt. 501 Ephrata. PA 17522 Myerstown, PA 17067 717-354-4631 717-949-2081 HFNRY LAPP Snyder Co. 'SSSmISZ KAUFFMAN FARM SUPPLY Gap, PA 17577 RD#l _ 717.442-8134 Mt. Pleasant Mills, PA 17853 717-539-4571 Adams Co. ATLEE F. REBERT RDC2 Littlestown, PA 717-359-5863 :h Umber lan ROVENDALESUPPLY ROI 2 Box2ll Watsontown, PA 17777 717-538-5521 Perry Co. McMILLEN BROS. Clair McMillen RD Loysville. PA 717-789-3961 Manufactured By PAUL B. ZIMMERMAN, INC. RD4, Lititz, PA “I don’t push for finish,'' he says. “I like the bulls to develop a hard muscled finish.” Most of the income comes from the breeding stock, Watts says. Some bulls were sold this spring while dam-daughter pairs were sold this summer. In addition, 11 steers are being raised for market this fall. Management priorities Watts stresses on his 250-acre farm go to the comfort and well-being of his herd. Open front bams and sheds, flit Oul Feeder for/ easy access. TRACK FOR FASTENING CALVES' CHAIN TO CEILING OF HUTCH Lancaster County: JOHN L. LANDIS 1801 Colebrook Rd Lancaster, Pa 17601 717-898-7689 717-442-8972 AUTOMATIC CATCH GATE Features: • Easily Operated By One Person • Easily Adjustable For All Sizes of Cattle • Operates Left or Right • Double Link on Doors For Extra Strength • One Side Spring Loaded For Extra Safety CATCH PEN k *BL AVAILABLE WITH fg- == j 3 POINT LIFT r Virginia D.I. IMPLEMENTS RO«2 Dayton, VA 22821 703-879-9315 Simple, efficient eyebolt and pm connector 38” or 50” high wire enclosure (Option i built with lumber from the farm, are bedded with sawdust and straw and allow free choice housing during the winter except when winter calves are due. When calving time approaches, the cows are moved to an enclosed bam where they can give birth away from the winter weather, Watts explains. From the bam, weather permitting, the cow-calf pairs are moved to their ap propriate pastures. Breeding for a medium-sized Learn to be a better manager. WAREHOUSE SALE Tuesday, October 25, 1983 Location: Walker Oil Co., 3 miles south of Oxford in Nottingham, PA on Old Rt. 1 • Mobil 10W30 Motor Oil. 24 qts. • Mobil 20-20 H.D.. 24 qts .... • Mobil H.D. 20-20, 55 gal • Oil Filters HOME HEATING OIL SPECIALS WALKER OIL CO. * pO, Box 215 Nottingham, PA 19362 % PA: (215) 932-8524 NiD: (301) 658-5611 animal is another priority. The mature cattle at Logan Spring Farm average between 1100 to 1250 pounds. The cattle are bred primarily for production, Watts says. Artificial insemination is used on about the top ten cows each year. Sires used have been Shearbrook Shoshone, P S Power Play, Ban dolier Eston Durness 428 and Jetliner 707 of Conanga. The remaining herd is bred by the top herd bulls in natural service on three pasture areas. By doing this, both artificial and natural service, Watts says he can hold onto maternal bloodlines and still bring in good, outside blood. Health and record-keeping are also important on Logan Spring Farm. The herd is tested annually and is officially certified tuber culosis and brucellosis free. Watts explains that no outside cattle have S. fa*' 1 » % at'UU ui. V *j: OPEN HOUSE Many Other Unadverfised Specials Lancaster Farming, Saturday, October 22,19&3—A35 vAwntmvnm anniiM your wife for only $5 more.) Enrollment is limited to 20 people per class so call our toll-free number today and place your reservation (800) 447-1200 Ask for Bonnie or ftnny 30- We speak farming, and 8 AM-7 PM SPECIALS entered the herd in years Mary and Gilbert Watts think of Logan Spring Farm as a family enterprise - beginning with its role as a roadside market when the rounle both ran the field work and sales area to the present roles as Angus and Christmas tree farm. Daughter Betty and her husband Robert Jacobus live on the farm and help run the operation Another important member of Logan Spring Farm is 67-year-old Shannon Hillard who’s been with the farm for over 50 years. With this farming heritage behind Logan Spring, along with the honors of Master Farmer in 1959, and both Cattleman of the Year and Pa. Livestock Assoclaion Man of the Year in 1977 that Watts has received, one can see why Logan Spring has earned its Histone Award - in more ways than one. The better managers will survive We'll show you how a computer can help at our form Computer Seminars Wed., Nov. 2 —Hershey Wed., Nov 9 —Lancaster Wed.. Nov 16—York lues . Nov 22—Hershey fbr just $2O, you’ll be able to run your own computer for a day—lunch included! (Bring your partner or ] Hershey ! 241 West Chocolate Avenue Lancaster 29 East King Street ; York J 320 Loucks Road •19.95 case .. *18.95 case *145.95 drum *1.99 ea. REFRESHMENTS
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