A26-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, September 7, 1991 Pork Prose (Continued from Pago A 22) by 30 percent in finishing pigs. Average daily gain is improved by 20 percent. Stop and think about that nearly 200 pounds of feed saved, and pigs go to market almost three weeks sooner. This is remarkable since daily injections of growth hormone (at twice the dosage that the FDA is supposedly considering for approval) will improve feed conversion by only 20 percent. • Sows cycle at two days post weaning, rather than the usual three to four days. That, I was told, would help more eggs attach to the m MORTON BUILDINGS, INC. Excellence Since 1903 3368 York Rd. C ° C ’ P.O. Box 126, Gettysburg, Phllllpsburg, PA 17325 NJ 08865 717/624-3331 908/454-7900 Call or writ* today for mora Information lining of the uterus since the sows are breeding back sooner (clearly a new concept for the text book). * Decreases the amount of nutrients in the manure since the feed is utilized more efficiently. • Decreases the amount of cholesterol in pork. Four ounces of “normal” pork would have the same total cholesterol as 1 to 1.5 pounds of pork from Aerogen treated pigs. If my calculations are right, that means a 4-ounce portion of pork would contain about 17 milligrams of cholesterol, instead of the normal 100.1 would think, from what little I know of bioche mistry, that such a low cholesterol content in the muscles would 1-800-447-7436 threaten the pig’s very survival. • Boars can be used more often. • Udders, ears, and snouts take on a pink color, because of the higher hemoglobin concentration. The Procedure As I understand it, all sows must be first injected with 10 cc of LA-200 (long acting tetracycline). Sows are also put on chlortetracy cline in the feed at the rate of 400 grams/ton, and vaccinated with erysipelas. How rate in the water ers must be increased to 3 quarts/ min for sows and 2 qt/min for all other pigs. (This is done, according to the company rep, to “cool the pigs down” since their oxygen consumption is higher than normal.) Illinois only, caß 1400>4M-MW 7753 Features: 7 mph travel speed 46 hp liquid-cooled Kubota diesel engine 1700 lbs ratedoperating capacity Excellent breakout force and quick loader cycle time A transversely mounted engine, for ease of service, lower noise The BOSS™ (Bobcat Operation Sensing System) that alerts operator of malfunctions, before they become costly breakdowns Push button auxiliary hydraulic controls Front and rear lights Dual path cooling system Watt lawn. PA CLARKLIFT SERVICES 215-670-2950 HaHiaM. PA LCL CONSTRUCTION EQUIP. SALE CO. 215-362-2510 Wilmlnnton. DE 302-998-0128 All sows receive 5 cc of iron. The process is repeated in six weeks. Apparently the tetracycline and iron is to overcome problems from eperythrozoonosis, which, in the opinion of the company, affects most sow herds. Their Results I have none. Neither does the company, since there is no pub lished research on the material. (“No need for research,” according to the distributor, “we already know it works.”) I did, however, call four swine producers (7/31/91) in Pennsylvania which have used Aerogen: • Producer 1 used Aerogen for 6 months, but recendy put the program “on-hold.” He did see a color change during the first two months, and felt the sows farrowed Vi to 1 hour faster. Number bom Skid-Steer Loader Whether you're augenng postholes, handling bales, feed or manure cleanup, the long wheelbase 7753 Bobcat delivers a smooth ride with easy control 7753 - The Ideal Lift And Cany Machine... And More tgk Hanover. PA SHEETS BROS., INC. 717-632-3660 Hontv Grow. PA NORMAN 0. CLARK & SON INC. 717-734-3682 Mgnmtora. PA BURCHFIELD'S INC. 814-793-2194 HnnawMa. PA CHARLES H. SIEPIELA, INC. 717-253-3334 live was not calculated before or after the program was started. He thought the pigs on the finishing floor grew faster during the first two months. The lack of response was, according to the company, due to high levels of calcium in the water. They recommended a water sof tener but, to date, the producer has not complied. • Producer 2 used Aerogen for 2 months. Conception rate improved somewhat at first. But sows also exhibited a rapid drop in feed intake in the farrowing house, resulting in poor milking ability, high weight loss, and low weaning weights. After removing the Aero gen, the sows’ feed intake “turned around in a week,” according to the producer. bobcat AVAILABLE AT: Naedmore. PA CLUGSTON FARM EQUIPMENT 717-573-2250 Chambarsbum. PA CLUGSTON AG & TURF, INC. 717-263-4103 Quarry flHr PA GRUMELLI’S FARM SERV. 717-786-7318 MitHmbum. PA BS & 8 REPAIR 717-966-3756 (Turn to Pago A 43) 'Gpr 0 * operat or. lever, Lebanon. PA EVERGREEN TRACTOR CO. 717-272-4641 1-800-441-4450 Cartel*. PA PETERMAN FARM EQUIPMENT 717-249-5338 TawntePA S.P.E. INC. 717-265-4440 Mill mi. pa DUNKLE & GRIEB 717-726-3115
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