A History And Perspective Of The Pennsylvania DHIA Program (Continued from Page 824) Much resentment by counties on these assessments - we don't use! Why pay? Dean Amick hired as new laboratory manager. Discussed mandatory testing of all samples. April 1971 128,280 samples tested. So many samples leaking and fouling the postal mails that DHLA contracted with UPS to deliver sam ples. This move lowered cost. There was also less churning of samples and less spoilage. July 1971 All samples being sent in and tested in new Central Milk Testing Lab. New machine purchased with ability to lest for Protein. Retirement program again opened for discussion. April 1972 Lab tested its 1,000,000 th sample on February 4. 219,960 samples tested; 15 people employed in lab. Cost for protein test is 50/cow. July 1972 -Protein tester installed and working. Research project started with 8,000 cows being tested for protein. Altoona firm had key punched records during holidays. Reported that life insurance and retirement might cost 30/cow. No other battery can match Johh Deere Qfvnnffßnv™ Daffniino Strongßox batteries for long-life iJ UUI IgDUA Dullvl lvO» • • performance. Here’s why: G00(1 for UM • “Dry-charging” means we add the electrolyte the day you buy, so you get a fully charged battery eve • Exdusive grid design delivers cranking amps and better cotrosi resistance. • Anti-vibration features withstand the toughest industrial-type conditions. Life-Time TVade-ln Offer John Deere Strongßox batteries come with a Life-Time Battery Trade-In Offer: Return your used Strong! battery and we’ll discount your i $64. 51 ’ (with exchange) Reg. $73.31* Fits over 90 percent of cars and light trucks on the road today. 60-month warranty. TY6142 LEHIGH AG MLLER'S EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT RD • 1 Rt - 68 W..C0.V111., PA F.lrmount CKy, PA 215-398-2553 LONE MAPLE SALES & SERVICE N.W Ai.x.nd.r, pa OXFORD GREENLINE 412-665-7172 Oxford, PA 215-832-2753 215-332-2754 LOST CREEK PIKEVILLE IMPLEMENT EQUIPMENT INC. Oakland Mills, PA Olay, PA 717-463-2161 215-967-6277 John Deere... A Way of Life October 1970 January 1972 January 1973 •John Deere dealers are independent retailers who determine their own prices, so actual selling pnce may vary from the price shown Offer good through December 31,1991 MILLER-LAKE INC. Ballavllla, PA 717-935-2338 35 states now in NDHIA. Discussion to establish a Milk Meter Service Center with each meter to be checked once a year. Old milk house in Brown Swiss bam to be outfitted and used as Meter Lab; ready by February 1, 1974. Tentative approval of a retirement and life insurance plan. January 1974 - Voted to initiate the retirement plan effective July 1,1974. April 1974 Carl Hollinger death April 20. Dick Campbell new attorney replacing Dave Putney. Meter Lab now in use; 200 Milk-O-Meters and 170 Tru-Test Meters in use. October 1974 Owen Etter hired to fill Hollinger position. January 1975 Central Test Lab building cost plus interest to date is $211,700 of which $144,000 has been paid. Dues to NDHIA now at $2700 per year. Ruth Hollinger resigns as Assistant Treasurer, Linda Kem is hired. First discussed Somatic Cell testing and purchase of a SCC machine; $35,000 with a 5 year life expectancy. On national scene, Dick Secrist was hired as Execu tive Secretary of NDHIA. Now (with exchange) Reg. $65.20* For John Deere 10,20,30 and 40 Series Utility Tractors. 420 CCAs with a 70-minute reserve. 36-month warranty. TY21730 POLE TAVERN SMITH'S WALTEMYER’S EQ. SALES CORP. IMPLEMENTS, INC SALES & SERVICE Elmar, NJ Marcartburg, PA Rad Lion, PA 609-726-2703 717-328-2244 " 717-244-4166 SCHEIWLEOUIPMENT WIHEUND EQUIPMENT, MWaJPKaS GEORGE V. SEIPLE TOBIAS EQUIPMENT M.S. YEARSLEY & SON CO., INC. & SONS Easton, PA Halifax, PA Wsst Chsatsr, PA 21S-2SB-7146 717-362-3132 215-696-2990 March 1973 10,421 samples being tested for Protein July 1975 I low (with exchange) Reg. $84.61* Group SD. For John Deere 30, 40 and 50 Series Row-Crop Tractors. 850 CCAs with 280-amp reserve. 36-month warranty. TY21735 Lancaster Farming, Saturday, December 7, 1991-825 Protein testing to be offered October 1 at a cost; has been free since 1972. January 1976 PSU will purchase SCC machine from research monies and DHIA may use it Executive Committee met to discuss feasibility of hiring a General Manager for PA DHIA. Some reason ing: a) Decisions need to be made that Extension or University should not make, b) Extension cannot be expected to operate the day-to-day program at county level, c) Program might be stronger with less depen dence on Extension, d) Cost will be higher and there will be a loss of local (county) control, e) Might be more practical to hire an Executive Secretary. 0 Regardless, must never lose the close relationship we have with Extension & PSU. April 1976 AM-PM testing approved by NDHIA if we have a way to verify the time of the previous milking. Start field trial of Somatic Cell Testing at a cost of 120/sample. July 1976 Dick Sechrist invited to state meeting to discuss Executive Secretary or General Manager position. Says State Board is responsible for setting objectives and policy. Extension is responsible for encouraging testing, helping dairymen understand and use records, and advising and consulting with State Association. Effective January 1977 charge for fat test will be 120/sample. Gilmore still sending out notices of directors meetings. $8,487 loss in past six months; may have to adjust fees, a) actual record processing costs 10.20/cow; income 10.560/cow. b) actual sample testing costs 10.40/cow; income 100/cow. Board voted a 20/cow increase effective January 1977. 200 herds signed up for SCO field trial; lab testing 1000 samples per day. October 1976 Gilmore presented a report detailing a method of getting treasury out of the debt. Board not ready to make decision on a General Man ager. Gilmore will pursue possibility of an added Uni versity based employee responsible to the Board. Report for PSU (Beattie, King, Baumgardt, Thoele, & Gilmore): a) PSU personnel will continue to have assignment in DHIA. b) Recommend continuation of use of facilities bn campus, c) Employ an individual to implement approved programs and carry out business function to be paid for by DHIA and be responsible to Gilmore. Gilmore was asked if he had any recommendation to Board for added personnel and cost of reorganization. He said he felt it was responsibility of Executive Com mittee to make such recommendations. Moved to raise State Association fees by 30/cow - to a total of 130/cow - effective January 1977. Mileage for Directors increased to 150/mile. January 1977 Consultant hired for retirement program NDHIA dues now costing $5211/yr. July 1977 Research on SCC completed; potential of 20,000 cows per month, cost of 120/cow; ready for dairymen January 1978. A second SCC machine will be needed at $47,500. October 1977 Executive Committee reports that Ray Pruss was hired as an Administrative Assistant January 1978 Can accept 1137 herds on new SCC testing program (20% quota of herds on DHIA Test in each county) only three counties have not filled their quota. July 1978 Strike by tech service people hits the testing lab. All Dairy Extension Specialists called to assist in testing samples and recording results, including picking up samples from UPS in Lewistown and stuffing and delivering reports to the Post Office. Memorandum of Understanding between NDHIA and PA DHIA signed. October 1978 State Association is liable for actions of local boards, 365 day records approved on option basis. Cost of records to be paid for by those requesting such service. Cost is 200/cow and all cows in herd must enroll. January 1979 Gilmore says it may be possible to automatically report data from testing machines to the computer and reduce labor of two people. 24% turnover of Supervisors in 1978. April 1979 Discussed conversion of S. W. District into a District Management System, managed by one elnployee.
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