Pennsylvania Dairy Distinction Winners Announced (ConDniwd from Pago Al) Titusville; and Curtis Greenawalt, Lines villc. District 12: Rick and Ron Allen, Smock; William Faith, Mt. Pleas ant; John Rising, Indiana; Robert Lauten, Fombell; and Edward Sapinsky, Smithton. District 13: John & Todd Ishler, Spring Mills; Frank Nolan, Belle fonte; Lewis Corman & Son, Mill heim; Anthony & Caroline Graine, Mill Hall; Joseph Griebel, Jr., Lucinda; and James Leofsky, Spring Creek. District 14: Kenneth and Debra Bush, Williamsburg; Wendell and David Myers, Summerhill; Shel don and Doris Gearhart, HoUiday sburg; Dale and Barbara Baker, New Enterprise; James Byler, Martinsburg; Roger and Pamela Stock, Martinsburg; Herbert, Edna and Norman Miller, Woodbury; Blair Bennett, Everett; Donald and Alan Gearhart, Martinsburg; and Royal and Faye Knepper, Markleton. District IS; William Baricman, Chambersburg; Curtis and Ann Hershey measures quality by satisfied customers Floyd & Dorothy High Of Ephrata, PA Have Joined The List Of Satisfied Customers Using The Big Dutchman Pan Feeder The Big Dutchman Broiler Feeder is setting new standards of performance in converting feed to meat. Call The Professionals At Hershey Equipment To Put The “Hershey Performance Edge” To Work For You! WE TAKE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PERSONALLY ~JK? - s , j Day, Shippensburg; Bruce Zell, Hummelstown; Melvin Nissley, Middletown; Sinking Springs Farms, Inc., York; and Robert and Karen Cunningham, Gardners. District 16: David Beachel, Danville; Kore Yoder, Belleville; Kenneth and Anna Mae Shuck, Mifflinburg; George Stewart, Port Royal; Roy Risser & Sons, Mid dleburg; and Norman Love, East Waterford. District 17: Robert Thompson, Wyalusing; Frank Herman & Son, Canton; Ronald Kline, Troy; and Thomas Champluvier, Laceyville. District 18: Bouwe AuKema, Meshoppen; Roy & Ruth Green ley. Tuntdhannock; Mr. & Mrs. Roy & Mrs. Louise Noble, Spring ville; Pease Farms. Susquehanna; Willi & Lili Reuss, Harford; and Harry Kurtz, Pine Grove. Hhey equipment COMPANY, INC. 1 DiiijNrt if QMIHy Syttmi fa Parity, Sarin# ami Grain Hanlhi) District 19: Donald and Larry Hershey, Manheim; Kenneth Bal mer, Elizabethtown; Titus Stoner, Landisville; Maplehofe Dairy Farm Inc., Quarry ville; Robert and Bonnie Wentworth & Family, Quanyville; John S. Zimmerman, East Earl; and John Rohrer, Lancaster. District 20: Ralph & Crystal Moyer, Myerstown; Martin and Missy Moyer, Womelsdorf; Char les and Linda Zimmerman, Mohrs ville; Paul and Geraldine Zimmer man, Bemville; James and Dolores Keller, Coopersburg; Nathan and Patricia Stolzfus, Honeybrook; Ken and Marilyn Umble, Atglen; Thomas Roth, Landenberg; Mel vin and Jean Zook, Elverson; and Robert and Barry Gehman, Coopersburg. SYCAMORE IND. PARK 255 PLANE TREE DRIVE LANCASTER. PA 17603 (717)393-5807 Reduce UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. The high temperatures of spring and summer usually bring an increase in mastitis infections caused by environmental condi tions, but there ate ways to safe guard your herd, says a Penn State College of Agriculture dairy specialist. “Mastitis can have a severe impact on your dairy operation,” says Stephen Spencer, professor of dairy and animal science. “Cows that are recently freshened and under stress for milk produc tion are more susceptible to masti tis because their body reserves are being drained and their resistance to bacteria is lowered. If your best cows get sick, your operation will be in serious trouble.” Keeping your cows outside can help. “The best place for cows under hot and humid conditions is out in the pasture, instead of in dry lots and free stall bams where many microorganisms are pre sent,” Spencer says. Route 30 West at the Centerville Exit Lancaster Farming, Saturday, July 6, 1991-A23 Simple Steps Mastitis Different microorganisms can cause inflammation of the udder. The type that causes mastitis in a particular cow depends on the number of microorganisms pre sent, their ability to overcome body defenses, their growth phase and the resistance of the cow. Spencer says another way to reduce mastitis risk is to change the bedding material. “Hot, humid conditions increase populations of mastitis-causing bacteria in organ ic bedding such as straw or saw dust. Inorganic bedding such as sand and limestone screenings can help reduce risk because tney don’t support bacteria growth.” However, Spencer says these materials are usually unsuitable for farms with liquid manure systems. Pre-dipping each cow’s teats in a germicide before applying the milking machine also can help reduce mastitis risk. “Post-dipping in germicide after milking has been practiced for many years, but pre-dipping is relatively new,” Spencer says. “It’s an idea with a lot of merit, particularly during periods of the year when environmental mastitis risk is highest.” The first step in a pre-dip pro cess is to wipe die cow’s teats with a damp cloth. “But don’t use a lot of water,” Spencer cautions. ‘Too much water will dilute the pre-dip and increase chances of bacteria on the teat moving around in solution.” After wiping the teat, apply the germicidal pre-dip. “Make sure you use a product that has been labelled specifically as a pre-dip by the manufacturer,” Spencer says. After you’ve applied the ger micide, wait at least 30 seconds. CONTACT US For DOUBLE CHAIN PIT ELEVATORS HTD. 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