ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Total sales of U.S. animal health pro ducts were estimated to be $3.1 billion in 1994, representing a 10 percent increase from the 1993 figure of $2.8 billion. These fig ures were projected by the Animal Health Institute as part of its 1994 Domestic Net Sales Survey. AHI represents manufacturers of animal health products—the pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and feed additives used in modem food production, and the medi cines that keep pets healthy. AHI conducts its sales survey annually. Sales are reported in three major products categories— pharmaceuticals, feed additives, and biologicals. Sales totals for the United States are based on projections made by AHl’s Market Research Junior Grange Receives Grant HARRISBURG (Dauphin Co.)— Agriculture Secretary Charles C. Brosius announced the Pennsylvania State Junior Grange of Harrisburg, Dauphin County has been awarded a $2,500 direct grant through the department’s Agriculture and Rural Youth Organization Grant Program. The grant will be used to pre pare and implement rural-urban family organization workshops addressing agricultural issues statewide throughout the year. The objective of the program is to help more than 800 junior Gran PHONE: 717-626-1164 or 717-394-3047 FAX 717-733-6058 Mon., Xuea., Wed., Fri. 8 AM to 5 PM; Thurs. 7 AM to 5 PM vo ORset f ' > Wheel Loaders 88 Cat 966 E S/N 99Y6045, 6,900 hr., full cab, 6 yd. bucket $79,000 86 Kawasaki 85Z11 S/N 2C0268 full cab, 4 1/4 yd. bucket, 7,000 hr. 542,000 Terex 11C with all new rubber, cab & painted $10,500 JD 575 Skid Loader $B,OOO • We Buy & Sell * Financing Or Lease Purchase Available Animal Health Product Sales Top $3 Billion Committee using sales data AHI collected from its member compa nies. Sales are for products priced at the manufacturer’s level. A summary of the sales data in the three major product categories follows; •Pharmaceuticals: Pharmaceut ical sales increased by 11 percent in 1994. Projected sales in this category for 1994 were $1,936.5 million and the 1993 total was $1,738 million. This product category covers the sales of dos age form medicines and other pharmaceutical preparations used in disease prevention and treat ment programs for both food producing animals and pets. •Feed Additives: Feed additive sales increased approximately 12.5 percent in 1994, with pro jected sales of $667.7 million. 1993 sales were $593.3 million. gers between 5 and 14 years old develop an awareness of the issues facing the agricultural and rural communities. The program is intended to make the next generation more aware of environmental issues, to help them develop cooperation and concern for others, and to give them a better understanding of agriculture’s scope in the world. Under the Agriculture and Rur al Youth Organization Grant Program, youth organizations such as 4-H and FFA apply for direct grants of up to $2,500 and matching grants of up to $15,000. ftUY. SELL. 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This product category covers the sales of products used to create immunity to disease in both lives tock and pets. Biologicals include vaccines, bacterins, and antitoxins licensed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. In collecting data for the 1994 Domestic Net Sales Survey, it was necessary for AHI to revise previ ously published 1993 survey data to more accurately reflect the 1993 market THE Loader Backhoe 87 John Deere 310 C 2 wheel drive, canopy, standard, hoe $17,500 85 JD 410 B, 2 wheel drive, full cab, new paint, standard hoe $17,500 88 Ford 5558 2 wheel drive, canopy 1800 hr., extend hoe $16,900 84 Case 580 Super E, 4x4 extend hoe, full cab, 4,100 hr., nices2l,ooo Pork Prose phosphorus availability data to practical diet formulation. IN Proc Carolina Swine Nutr. Conf. Raleigh, NC Nov. 7-8. pp. 55-75. Cromwell, Gary. 1995. Personal communication. Hansen, B. C and A. J. Lewis. 1993. 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Feeding of high levels of zinc oxide found beneficial to weanling pigs. Feestuffs June 22,1992. p. 9. National Research Council 1980. Min eral tolerance of domestic animals. Nation al Academy of Sciences. National Academy Press. Washington, DC. Payne, G. G. et al. 1988. Availability and form of copper in three soils following eight annual applications of copper-enriched' swine manure. J. Envir. Qua! 17:740-746. Smith, J. W. et al. 1994. The effects of supplemental dietary carnitine, betaine, and chromium nicotinate on growth and carcass characteristics in growing-finishing swine. Kansas State University Swine Day 1994. pp. 154-157. Sutton, A. L.elal 1983. Effect of copper levels in swine manure on com and soil J. Envir. QuaL 12:198-203. Underwood, E. J. 1977. Trace elements in human and animal nutrition. 4th Ed. Academic Press, New York, NY. 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