RONALD D. CLARK
Susquehanna Co. Correspondent
ELK LAKE (Susquehanna Co.)
Two “hot” topics getting a lot
of attention by dairy farmers, plus
a third which is always of interest,
were the highlights of the Dairy
Day sessions held at the Elk Lake
High School.
The event was sponsored by the
Susquehanna County Penn Slate
Cooperative Extension and area
organizations and suppliers.
More than SO exhibitors and
sponsors were present and contri
buted door prizes. They also
arranged for and provided a
catered roast beef dinner to those
in attendance.
Scott Harrison. Penn State spe
cialist on pest control, led off the
sessions by giving a description of
the worker protection standards
which were introduced two years
ago, and which go into effect on
April IS of this year. Some dairy
farmers will be affected, in cases
where their employees handle pes
ticides or in the course of their
duties go into treated areas which
are restricted.
Harrison emphasized the
importance of directions which
must appear on the labels of pesti
cides. To be in compliance with
the law, these directions must be
observed by commercial applica
tors and users who employ per
sons who may come in contact
with the substances.
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Very important are the
restricted-entry intervals which
must appear on the labels. Such
intervals range upward from 12
hours, and if restricted substances
are used, employees must be
trained on safe and proper ways in
which they should be handled.
Any area treated by pesticides
with stated restricted entry inter
vals must be posted with a warn
ing “Do not enter.” Sometimes it
may be necessary to enter such
areas during the restricted inter
val. When this is the case, instruc
tions will be on the labels regard
ing protective equipment or clo
thing, and these instructions also
have the force of law. Labeling is
the responsibility of the manufac
turer, and while existing stocks
may be sold to users, all new
materials must be properly
labeled.
Harrison also pointed out the
importance of keeping records on
the use of all pesticides. If hazard
ous materials are kept, notice must
be posted in a place apparent to
hired workers, along with instruc
tions for prevention of injury and
ssde use of the materials. Enforce
ment will be by the Pennsylvania
Department of Agriculture (PDA),
and noncompliance will subject
farmers to penalties. Further infor
mation on the standards may be
obtained from county extension
offices or from PDA.
Dairy farmers appear to be less
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County Holds Dairy Day
affected by the standards than are
fruit and vegetable growers, as the
standards do. not apply to use of
substances directly on livestock.
However, as further rules may be
promulgated by the EPA where
soil and water quality may be
affected by pesticides, it is impor
tant that dairy farmers keep alest
to any requirements which may
apply to them. t
Pesticide credit may be
awarded for this program.
Nick Place, Susquehanna
County extension director, made a
presentation on the issues of BST
use. BST, or bovine somatotropin,
is a hormone which is naturally
produced in a cow’s system. It has
been used for some years in its
natural form to enhance growth in
cattle and to try to increase milk
production. The natural form was
obtained from the pituitary gland
of cull cows. Naturally, this lim
ited the supply and did not provide
enough of the substance to be an
economic factor.
However, during the 19705, a
recombinant form was developed,
using a host bacteria to provide the
hormone in quantity. During the
1980 s, tests on dairy herds were
conducted. Based on these tests,
BST was declared safe by the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) and approved for use in
producing herds in mid-February
1994.
When BST is injected in cows.
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growth, milk production, and
other body functions. Because the
FDA has made the determination
that no adverse effects result from
its use, no labeling is required for
products produced through its use.
Place showed a short videotape
which showed how recombinant
BST was developed, how it is
used, and how it was tested prior
to its FDA approval. He noted that
it would add another management
tool to dairy husbandry, and
through its use milk could be pro
duced at less cost, thereby making
dairy products more competitive
on die world market.
The video presentation showed
how more feed would be needed
to maintain cows’ conditions with
the added production, and also
that high production, no matter
how achieved, tended to bring on
a greater incidence of mastitis.
Also, high production goes hand
in hand with a delay in settling
cows with calf, and this phenome
non has been evident in the ani
mals in the tests.
Susquehanna County Dairy
‘ Princess Jennie Ann Shamro and
Dairy Ambassador Michael Kow
alewski were introduced, and each
gave a brief rundown on their
activities during their period of
service thus far. They were
emphatic in stating the self
confidence they have gained and
the new contacts and friends they
have made as they carry out their
promotional activities for the
dairy industry. Most impressive is
the enthusiasm with which they
are received by school children
and by residents of homes for the
aged.
Following dinner served in the
high school cafeteria, Harrison
returned to continue his presenta
tion on pesticide management.
Since there is always a potential
for contamination when these sub
stances are transported and used,
care must be constant, and at least
rudimentary preparation must be
taken. It is wise to carry a shovel
and a substance similar to cat litter
to contain any spillage if it occurs.
Mike Kowalewskl, one of
the first two dairy ambassa
dors in Susquehanna
Jennie Ann Shamro, dairy
princess In Susquehanna
County.
Proper storage is also vital. Ide
ally, storage areas should be
separated from other areas of
activity. Structures should be in
good shape with solid roofs and
floors that are waterproof. Any
pesticide should be kept apart
from stock feeds, seeds, and fertil
izers. there is always a concern
about ground and water contami
nation, and mixing areas and
equipment cleaning sites should
be built and managed to insure
that no pesticides pollute any area.
Ideally, when a pesticide is
applied, there should be no mater
ial left over. If there is, it should
be diluted and the weak solution
applied to a treated field. Empty
containers must be cleaned thor
oughly by triple rinsing. Some
landfills accept this, and it is pos
sible to have plastic containers
recycled. Outdated substances and
those which should be disposed of
should be carefully stored until
arrangements are made to dispose
of them. The slate conducts a one
time disposal system called
Cleansweep, and your county
agent will tell you when this ser
vice will be available.
Dr. Larry Muller, professor of
dairy science at Penn State, gave
his thoughts on what the dairy
industry in this country will be
like 10 years hence. He foresees
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Nick Place, Susquehanna
County agent, addressed the
issues of BST use.
State, peered into his crystal
ball to predict dairy farming’s
future.
pesticide expert, talked
about pesticide management
and regulations.