ra (Continued from Pago A 32) the dairyman reproductive effi- structcd and where problems arise, ciency, feed intake and the money The preventive medicine she it takes to treat the problem, it is recommended included maintain also an animal welfare issue,” she ing a surface which promotes explained. stable walking conditions, and reg ular hoof trimmings. The objective of trimming is to shorten the toe and lower the outer wall. It is also to clean out the cen ter of the foot so the cow walks oh the outer wall of her foot “Heifers on a bedded pack should be checked at about six months of age. Hooves should be trimmed at least once as a calf or heifer, and mature cows should be trimmed once a year,” she concluded. “There are three main reasons for lameness in dairy cattle; gene tics, including the foot angle; nutrition; and the environment, including the surface the cows are walking on or- bacteria present,” she explained. Other environmental factors include overgrowth, laminitis. corns, foot rot, digital dermatitis (heel warts) and heel erosions. Using slides, Dr. Moore showed the crowd how a hoof is con- Ephrata Young Farmers Meet EPHRATA (Uncas ter Co.) The Ephrata Area Young Farmers met at the Ephrata Area Senior High School, at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14. Lamar Witwer and Kurt Kinderwater, agronomists from Bra baker Agronomic Con sulting Service, Inc. pre sented an educational discussion on alfalfa and com management. They also gave answers to many questions which the farmers pre sented. Many of the inquiries were in the use of chemicals which has be come a major item for ; farmers, both economi cally, effective use, and being mindful of any contamination. After a short short period for the enjoy ment of refreshments, the business meeting was called to order by the new president, Leonard Martin. Invo cation was led by Paul Bucher. The minutes were read by the new se cretary, Luke Ray Zim merman. 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