Dairymen Get Feed And Feeding Tips LEOLA (Lancaster Co.) —“You don’t make money when you feed a cow like a pig,” said Dr. Larry Chase, assoc, professor, animal science, Cornell University. Dr. Chase was the speaker at the McCracken’s Feed Mill dairy man’s seminar. The discussion centered around feed management goals that included: 1. Maximize dry matter intake; 2. maintain adequate fiber and chewing; minimize the “shock” of sudden ration changes to the rumen and 4. feed both the bacteria and the cow. Since 20 drops of rumen fluid contains 10 to 40 billion bacteria, researchers figure the 30 to 50 gal lon capacity of the cow’s digestive system may contain 817 trillion bacteria, give or take a few. “You thought you were feeding cows,” Chase told his farm audience, “but A###*™* See You At Keystone Pork Congress February 20 Hess Mills would like to talk to you about: PIC Breeding Stock • Cambourgh - 15 Gilts • Line 26 Boars • HY Boars Salisbury Health Products 1 Case Hemodex 200 $6.50 Per Bottle Special Pricing On All Orders Taken For Salisbury Vaccines On Day Of Show 6S. Vintage Rd. Paradise. PA 17562 (717)442-4183 , (717)768-3301 Registered trademark of Ralston Purina Company you are a micro biologist feeding bacteria, Chase demonstrated his remarks with an actual rumen that was pre served and coated with fiberglass. The cows and the bacteria have a reciprocal benefit to each other according to Chase. The bacteria receive housing and heating, gar bage removal, adequate nutrition and a natural environment. Since these “bugs” are so well cared for, they in turn provide for the cow, microbial protein, amino acid balance, synthesized B vitamins and fiber digestion. “How does that bale of hay get to be milk,” Chase asked. “The bac teria eat it up in the digestive pro cess. Fifty to 80 percent of the absorbed protein is from the bac teria in the rumen. If we have the microbial protein at top efficiency, kssMhis Iff M* PURINA CHDWSI 1 , _ . Purina Baby Pig Milk Replacer 50 Lb. Bag $39.95 During Day Of K.P.C. Only HOG CONTRACTS We will be available to show you Cash Flows and blueprints of: • 250 sow units • 800-1600 head finishing units Using PIC breeding stock and Purina Feeds Rt 82 Unkmville. PA 18375 (215)347*2377 we have lower production costs.” In the process of eating feed and chewing cud, a cow has 40 to 60 thousand jaw movements per day. Chase said if the farmers didn’t believe these figures given by researchers, they should go home and count for themselves. This humorous interchange between farmers and professor was made to make the point that a cow needs some ruffagc in her feed to have the proper digestion. When the proper balance between ruffage and short feed is achieved, both milk produc tion and butter fat test remains balanced and at higher levels. Dairy County Agent, Glenn Shirk reminded the dairymen of the county dairy days to be held at the Farm and Home Center on Febru ary 26 and March S. In addition, the heifer housing that was so popular has be scheduled to run again on March 6. More details are available from the Lancaster County exten sion office. Dr. Larry Chase used a replica cow rumen to make points about feeds and feeding. More than seed.; You can’t get more out of Elsie than you put into her. W-L Research puts years of research and testing into its alfalfa so you get palatable, protein-rich hay with extra-leafy high yields, long stand life, winter hardiness and multiple insect and disease resistances. Higher yields with more protein means better milk production and a better return on your investment. Solutions. J7’ i Distributed by: 215 East Fulton St. Lancaster, PA (717) 394-7127 < * A product c I 4M. AiimwJi. tic, 2000 Oik St. Murrttld. CA 93301. (805) 327-4491 • Tda 682460 A* a condlion of Hie. plen* note Statement d Limited Wananly end LiaMly oniWL ordm and lags. Lancastei WL 320 A solution to your problem Sf (o through *****
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