E6-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, June 6,1992 Aerotech* s Use Galvanized Steel LANSING, Mich. Aerotech, Inc. has introduced a new line of fans, called Growerßlower, speci fically for poultry contract grow ers, swine producers, and green house operators looking for per formance and reliability in a low-cost fan. The Growerßlower fans, avail able in 36 inch and 48 inch sizes, KANSAS CITY, Mo. Lives tock identification is one of many management tools available to help you obtain top profit from your cattle herd. While branding is still essential to a number of cattle fanners, other methods of identification are becoming increasingly used. These include freeze branding, tat tooing and ear tagging with plastic, brass, aluminum, and computer bar-coded lags. If you’re not currently using a good system of animal identifica tion, it may be time to evaluate your long-term herd goals and start an I.D. system. In order to cut costs, unproductive animals must be identified. It is helpful to first establish, or review, long-term herd goals. More than likely, you will want to select animals for superior fertility and other economically important traits. In this case, bulls generally con- ABS Names DEFOREST, Wis. Heather J. Bessoff, DVM, has joined the American Breeders Service (ABS) product development staff as the technical service veterinarian. Bessoff previously worked as a large animal veterinarian in Stan ley, Wise., specializing in dairy performance medicine. During her training, Bessoff interned at dairy practices in Tulare, Calif., southern Wiscon sin; and worked with a diagnostics lab in Galesburg, 111. In her new position, Bessoff will provide technical support to the ABS field sales force and work on special projects related to udder care, heat detection, and synchronization. Bessoff received her undergra duate degree in dairy science from the University of Connecticut and her DVM from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine. She will work out of ABS’ Deforest headquarters. feature a high efficiency motor, galvanized steel housing and blade propellers, and Aerotech’s exclusive, aluminum motor/ bearing support that provides sol id, four-way stability and is streamlined for minimal air resis tance. Tilt housing and aluminum shutters are available as options. Aerotech tests at 0.05 inches of Cattle ID Program Requires Planning tribute about 80 percent of the genetic improvement of a herd over several years. The remaining 20 percent comes from the cows. Simple math tells you sire selec tion is extremely important At this point, you may wish to consider selecting bulls or semen using Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) available from breed sire summaries. Dr. John Hough, director of edu cation and research for the Ameri can Polled Hereford Association, said herd goals can be established by following a three-step process. “First you must decide what you want For example, your goal may be to increase weaning weights. Secondly, decide what action needs to be taken and, third, what must be recorded to evaluate progress. With these primary goals in mind, you can outline the requirements for a record system that fits your operation.” Three things should be consid- New Vet Heather J. Bessoff ness News Gro werblo wers At Housing static pressure revealed that the 48 inch belt-drive Growerßlower with a 1.5-hp motor moves 21,000 CFM and the 36 inch direct-drive Growerßlower moves 9,900 CFM under the same conditions. For more information, contact Aerotech, Inc., 929 Terminal Road, Lansing, MI 48906, (800) 227-AERO or (517) 323-2930. ered for an identification system: accuracy, ease of use, and reliability. A logical numbering system should be followed, such as birth order in a given year. For instance, “201” could be the first calf bom in 1992. For accuracy, I.D. numbers must be easily interpreted and unique to individual animals. It is very important to begin identifica tion when a calf is bom. Also, im plement a checking system at every stage so errors or abnormali ties can be corrected. The recording method chosen should require die least possible effort for you and be as stress-free as possible for the animal. Accura cy is key. Be sure to record the right information and process it correcdy. “By following these procedures, your identification program should be successful,” Hough said. "It is helpful to check with your veterinarian and/or animal health distributor to ensure an adequate, continued supply of I.D. equip ment. They can also recommend the most cost-effective I.D. system for your herd.” Workshop HONESDALE (Wayne Co.)— Water quality is “die” rural prob lem of the 21st century. How do we manage the inevitable growth of rural communities while main taining the environmental quality that attracted these new residents? What can we do, as community leaders and concerned citizens, to ensure the future of our communi ty water supplies? Wayne County Cooperative Extension is offering a workshop to help answer these questions. This workshop, entitled "Planning For Groundwater Protection; An Introduction to Technical and Pol icy Tools,” is scheduled for 7 p.m., Thursday, June 11 at the Honesdale Presbyterian Chapel. participants will increase their knowledge and skills regarding available management approach es. policy alternatives, informa tion and other resources, and tools that can be used to protect water resources. Municipal authorities A standard first aid courso for loggers and sawmlliers was recently staged In Warren County. Jim Chapman, cen ter, Red Cross Instructor demonstrates proper splinting technique to George Martin, right, on the arm of Vern Hunt er, left. Loggers, Sawmillers Attend First Aid Course WARREN (Warren Co.) Area loggers and sawmillers recently attended a standard first aid course organized by Warren County Cooperative Extension and conducted by Warren Chapter of the American Red Cross. The course was held to acquaint the participants with the first aid techniques that they can use in the event of accident in the woods or sawmill. The course instructors were Jim Chapman and Bob Fra zier of the Red Cross. New Communications Specialist At ABS DEFOREST, Wis. Ameri can Breeders Service (ABS), has named Marie Rindsig as the com pany’s communications specialist. Rindsig will coordinate visitor tours, write news releases, serve as editor of the employee newslet ter and quarterly “Gold Standard,” and assist with daughter tours, "Breeders Journal,” and other public relations functions. Rindsig is a 1992 graduate of the University of Wisconsin- Madison with a bachelor of sci ence degree in dairy science. Addresses Water Quality and local water association mem bers are encouraged to attend. The workshop will bhe open to the general public. Featured speakers are Dr. Charles Abdalla, Penn State University Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology, and Joseph Lee, DER Bureau of Community Environmental Control. Registration information is Hereford Sale SYRACUSE, N.Y. The State Hereford Breeders Associa tion’s annual production sale saw cattle selling into North Carolina as well as Maryland and New York. Herefords averaged $1,142 with the top selling female con signment from Southwind Farm of Otego, N.Y., selling to Bill Greg of Greenboro, NjC. The top-selling bull was a 2-year-old consigned by Stone Ridge Farm of Livingston Manor. According to Sanford Smith, Warren County extension agent, participants receiving certification in standard first aid and adult CPR were David “Swede” Johnson, George Martin, Bill Gordon and Paul Eckman of the Larimer Nor ton Bat Mill; Vem H. Hunter and Albert Conklin of Hyma Devore Lumber Company; David Trim pey and Doug Ostergard of Inter national Paper Co; and Robert Van Valkenbutg, Dave Walters. Jack Donovan, and Rod Bedow of Blue Ox Timber Resources. available at the Wayne County extension office at the Wayne County Courthouse, Honesdale. Registrations must be made in advance and will be accepted through the close of business Monday, June 8. There is a nomi nal registration fee. For further information, call the Wayne County extension office at (717) 253-5970 ext 239. Cattle To N.C. N.Y. that sold to Windy Hill Farm in Phelps, N.Y. Sixteen cow/calf pairs averag ing $1,283 were taken home by breeders that will be weaning off superior calves this fall. The vol ume buyer, Don & Son’s of Watk ins Glen, is adding to his herd females with positive EPDs and proven production. Plans for next year’s sale have already started. The sale will be the second Saturday in May.
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