06-Lancaster Fanning Saturday, April 13,1991 Meeting Defines Pork Research Priorities CHICAGO, IL Pork produc ers adjusted human nutrition and product technology development research priorities to synch with the changing marketplace and consumer demands, reported pork producer Sharon Schwartz, Washington, Kan., chair of the Research Committee during the Pork Industry Group Annual Meeting here March 23. The four human nutrition research priority areas are pork’s nutrient composition; meat’s nutritional role in the normal diet; nutrient interaction and bioavaila bility; and diet health issues. This last area calls for research to more directly answer questions about meat and cancer and heart disease, said Schwartz. Tumbling Action Integral To Feed Mixer POUND, WI Fewer moving parts make the new Patz mixer reliable for total mixed rations (TMR). The new Patz mixer features a rotating drum with unique double circulation mixing. The central spiral circulator mixes feed with a tumbling action as it moves feed to the rear of the mixer. At the same time, the fliting on the drum continues the tumble mixing as the spiral fliting moves feed to the front of the mixer. This efficient feed flow elimi nates reversing auger direction, no auger drive, no auger bearings to wear out, and no friction drives or clutches. There is no auger hous ing to plug up, rust out, wear out, or allow buildup of moldy feed. The Patz mixer is designed with few working parts for simplicity of operation and for minimum maintenance. There are only three grease fittings on the entire mixer. A heavy main shaft in a large, greasable, self-aligning pillow block bearing supports the rear of the mixer. There arc no bearings inside the drum. The front of the drum is supported by two steel Smedley Becomes District Sales Manager HALL, N.Y.— Seedway, Inc. has introduced William Smedley of Dillsburg as the company’s first district sales manager in the con sumer products area. Smedley will cover south centr al Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. He will focus on turf seed products and related items. Smedley brings to Seedway a good knowledge of the region, as well as diverse business experi ence which includes background in state government and the seed industry. Seedway is a full-line regional seed company marketing com mercial vegetable seed, turf see' 1 ness News Low fat product technology was identified as the top priority in the product technology develop ment area. Other priorities are pro duct quality (such as shelf life, fla vor enhancement, and PSE); byproduct value enhancement (for example, alternative uses for pork fat); and food safety. In other news, the Pork Industry Group is beginning two new advertising campaigns centered on the Pork Market Basket Study findings, one campaign for dieti tians and the other for physicians. The physician campaign marks the pork industry’s re-entrance into this area after almost a decade. Chip Ray, Gobles, Mich., was elected Pork Industry Group wheels on greasable tapered roller bearings. A gearbox drives a roller chain to turn the drum. A spring and a hydraulic dampener cushion the shock of motor start up. Moveable arms with idler sprockets provide automatic roller chain tightening. The mixer drum panels and end discs are made with long-life Cor ten® steel. The Patz mixer is designed to be assembled on site. The drum is assembled using bolted panels. This allows all parts of even the largest mixer to pass through a standard door and be assembled under an eight-foot ceiling. Depending on size of mixer, drum length is 4‘A , 6'/a, B'/a, or 10'/a feet. Two types of scales are avail able. Choose from the simplicity of a mechanical beam scale to the fully programmable electronic scale with printer. The electronic scales include a five-year warran ty- Contact a participating Patz dealer for more information or Patz, Pound, Wisconsin 54161-0007. (414) 897-2251. and field seed in the mid-Atlantic and northeastern states. William Smedley chairman. Larry Larson, Sargeant, Minn., was elected vice chairman; and Margaret Ledger, Washing ton, lowa, and Jim Hauge, Leith, N.D., were named to the executive committee. New directors seated at the meeting, elected at Pork Forum, are Lois Duxbury, S.D.; Dennis Dohrman, MO; Carroll Schultz, Ohio; and Linda Barnes, National Pork Council Women. Handcraft Unlimited presents the Spring Craft Show of Inter course, Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 28 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Martin Sales Building in Intercourse. Located two miles east of Inter course on Rt. 340 - inside the Mar tin Sales Building. Admission charge is $2, child ren under 11 free. For more information, contact Handcraft Unlimited, c/o Bill Shumate at (717) 354-7964. Contracts Awarded For Addition To Farm Show HARRISBURG (Dauphin Co.) General Services Secretary David L. Jannetta recently announced that $3.3 million in contracts have been awarded for the construction of a new Lives tock Exhibition Hall at the State Farm Show Complex. Jannetta said construction on the 82,440 square foot, two-story addition will begin this spring, with completion scheduled for Animal Health ALEXANDRIA, VA Feder al regulators responsible for ani mal health products used in food production do a good job of ensur ing the safety of America’s meat, milk and eggs, said scientists familiar with the drug approval process. Three government agencies oversee the approval of animal health products the pharma ceuticals, vaccines, and feed addi tives used in modem food produc tion. The Food and Drug Admi nistration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Environmen tal Protection Agency conduct and review comprehensive tests. In addition, new compounds for enhancing the nation’s food supp ly undergo rigorous tests by pro duct manufacturers. “Companies always address safety concerns in-house before a product ever gets to the approval level,” said Floyd M. Byers, Ph.D., a professor in the depart ment of animal sciences at Texas A&M University. “But the people at FDA also dot their i’s and cross their t’s. They have trained scien tists on all levels toxicology, immunology to evaluate poten tial new compounds, and they do a very thorough job,” he said. ‘ ‘There’s no screening or approval process in the world that’s even igt pi speo.w Young’s Mineral, at the CVC forage seminar recently. Forage Seminar Held SHIPPENSBURG (Cumber land Co.) — The Cumberland Val ley Co-Op (CVC) and Young’s Minerals held a special forage seminar at CVC’s main office here on March 19. Mike Galbraith, forage and pre servative specialist for Young’s, chaired the meeting. This seminar involved operators that store forages in a horizontal summer 1993 The new exhibition hall will be located south of the Large Arena “The Pennsylvania State Farm next to the East and North build- * Show and 63 other events held ings of the 14-acre Farm Show y ear j n ih e Farm Show Corn- Complex. pj ex havg a substantial impact on central Pennsylvania’s economy,” Jannetta said. “One study indi cates that the Farm Show alone generates more than $7.6 million in economic activity in Dauphin and neighboring counties.” Jannetta said the additional space is needed for the Farm Show Pennsylvania’s version of a state fair—and the growing num ber of events that depend on this Ensure Food Safety close to ours.” Before an animal health product is released for sale in the United States, federal agencies analyze its use and efficacy in the animal, ensuring its safety when the pro duct is used according to label directions. Additional required tests, often conducted not only by manufacturers but also by govern ment scientists, ensure that the product poses no risk to people consuming meat, milk, or eggs from animals receiving the pro duct. John G. Babish, Ph.D., a profes sor in the department of pharma cology at Cornell University’s Veterinary College, has studied the effects and properties of ani mal drugs for 12 years and vouches that the regulatory system is reliable. “Through personal experience, I’ve found the process to be very thorough, very prudent,” Dr. Bab ish said. “I have no reservations Product Regulators manner, such as ag bag, trench, or. piling. The agenda included prop er techniques and procedures of ensiling haylage, ryelage, small grainlage, and com silage, with economic proof of savings by using preservatives. Jan Kloesmeyer, CVC feed spe cialist, and James Marshall, Young’s regional manager, were also involved in this educational session. special state facility. about the safety of approved ani mal health products, and I know the kind of guidelines manufactur ers and regulators follow to assure food safety. With regulation and legislation in place, I think manu facturers and the government do an excellent job of ensuring food quality.” And despite false fears raised by some activist organizations who advocate “natural” or “organic” products, experts said the meat, milk, and egg supply is enhanced by the use of animal health products. “There’s a lot of concern that’s been expressed about the safety, wholesomeness, and environmen tal sensitivity of our food produc tion systems,” said Dr. Byers. “But scientifically speaking, we could not produce food to feed our current population without animal health products. It would take gre ater resources than we have avail able.” GIGANTIC SKLICTION IN Lancaster Farming's CLASSIFIEDS
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