014-Lancaster Fanning Saturday, December 22,1990 NICK PLACE Susquehanna Co. Agent As we prepare for another wint er season, dairymen who own stanchion or comfort-stall bams should have a suitable paddock or lot adjacent to the bam where their cows can exercise every day. Regular exercise is just as important to a cow as it is to a dog, horse, human, or any other animal. In fact, it is more important to the cow because it provides the best way to detect heat. With the problem of heat detection in a herd that is confined all day, every day becomes a guessing game. As a result, breeding efficiency almost invariably suffers. Dairymen who arc really con cerned about their cow’s health and herd breeding efficiency will turn out their cows at least once every day. They won’t let cold weather, rain, wind, or snow inter fere with this routine. However, they i.iay shorten the turn-out to 15-20 minutes in extremely bad weather. Cows should be observed close ly for standing heat during the first 10-15 minutes of each exercise period. f l^£T k '■ -- Mrionc ■ • i’i 2‘iy-b.VO '>AJfiM&. 1- J '*£/. «. , ' <A*'"'*.s , CUMMINGS A (HIM KIM (N< * ' % . , , • " ' ''*, Dairy Cows Don’t Mind Cold Weather Store Farm Machinery Over Winter The second largest investment on a farm is machinery. Studies show equipment costs average $l5O per acre. But if the machin ery is not properly cared for, those costs can run even higher. This lime of year proper care means preparing machinery for winter storage. Without this preparation, farmers risk a number of different problems next spring, such as mal functioning engines, rusted parts, cracked batteries, or a gummed-up carburetor. For the specifics on what each piece needs, consult the owners manual, or call your county exten- sion office. No matter what the equipment, a shed is perhaps the single most important storage item. It alone can increase the life of equipment up to 25 percent. Also important is to regularly check equipment throughout the winter. Every six weeks run the engines for about 15 minutes - this will help evaporate accumulated moisture. You should also recharge batteries at this time. In cold weather, a dead battery will freeze and crack. / til- S Proper winter care is an essen tial part of a good preventive maintenance program, and that will not only reduce operating costs but will also prolong the life of equipment And with combines now selling for $lOO,OOO each, it’s more important than ever to take good care of what you have. Rat Poisons Can Affect Livestock And Pets As cooler weather sets in, rats and mice start to become more visible around farm buldings as they seek shelter from winter’s winds. Home owners and farmers often put out pesticides to get rid of rodents at this time. Many of the commonly used products for rat and mouse control contain a chemical belonging to the warfa rin family of pesticides. While there are many different members of this family of chemicals, they all cause death by hemorrhage. While these products are mark et6ed as being relatively safe for pets, livestock and humans, there is still the possibility of illness and death, especially to pets and hogs. Warfarin type poisoning is the third most common kind of toxici- STIHL -z- * Made in the U.S.A.! * Anti-Vibration Handles! * Lifetime Electronic Ignition! * Quickstep™ Inertia Chain Brake! * Oil-Saving Ecomatic™ Lube System! Available at these servicing dealers QSfi. Peach Bottom PASSMORE SERVICE GAP POWER EQUIPMENT WAKEFIELD SAW SHOP CENTER, INC. 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Warfarin type pesticides are usually marketed in a grain bait which will be attractive to rodents. While dogs and cats do not usually eat grain, many cases of poisoning in pets are reported every year. Curious or hungry pets do eat things they are not expected to consume and poisoning results. The home owner or livestock producer planning to control rodents on his/her premises should be aware of the type of pesticide which he/she is using. The mater ial should be placed where pets and livestock cannot cat it. Licensed, commercial pesticide applicators can be helpful in con trolling this sort of problem. If sickness occurs in pets or lives tock, the veterinarian will need to know the kind of pesticide used in QUALITY BLUE MOUNTAIN ENTERPRISES, INC. Rt. 72 South 717-665-2004 Isbanon THE FARM WORKSHOP 1311 FondarwhHa Rd. 717-273-0840 Mverstown EBLING LAWN & GARDEN SERVICE 333 E. 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