Penn State Dairymen’s Club Seeks Service Award Nominations LANCASTER (Lancaster Co.) The Penn State Dairymen’s Club is soliciting nominations for their annual Dairymen’s Club Ser vice Award. The award is rotated thru three sectors of the Dairy In dustry. They are Farmcr/producer, Dairy/Agriculture Industry, and Adams County Breeders GETTYSBURG (Adams Co.) —Techniques for improving Needing efficiency was the focus of a dairy twi-light meeting co sponsored by the Adams County Holstein Club and Penn State Cooperative Extension, held July 13, at Ke-Holtz Dairy, home of Kevin and Karen Holtzinger, in East Berlin. Kevin Holtzinger presided at the event Speaking on the synchroniza tion of estrus. Dr. Michaela Kris tula, D.V.M., University of Pen nsylvania, discussed the influence of pregnancy rate on herd perfor Northeast Lamb Pool Dates Set HARRISBURG (Dauphin Co.) —The 1995 Northeast Lamb Pools will take place on August 11, Sept. 29, Nov. 3, and Dec. 1. The pools are to be held at the Troy Sales Bam in Troy, Bedford County. Slaughter lambs, feeder lambs and slaughter sheep will be accepted and graded from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the day of the sale. Personnel from the Pennsylvania Depart ment of Agriculture’s Livestock Division will grade the lambs and slaughter sheep using USDA grading stan dards. The lambs will be penned in uniform lots as to grade and weight The sale will be con ducted by tele-o auction beginning at 3 p.m. Interested sheep producers and buyers should contact David Albert pool manager, at (717) 998-2505. Buyers must contact the pool manager prior to the sale to be included in the tele-o auction or be at the sale Extension/Education. The 1995 award will recognize an individual in either extension or education who has labored for the advance ment and benefit of the Dairy In dustry in Pennsylvania. Examples of individuals who mance and how excessive days open leads to culling animals for reproductive reasons. She sug gested a goal of 75 percent pre gnancy within 120 days following calving. Estrous synchronization and programmed breeding can be pro fitable management tools. Through controlled breeding, ani mals can be inseminated artificial ly to superior A.I. sires on a timely basis. The chance of inseminating an animal during the optimum time is increased and there is a reduction in time spent for heat detection. bam for the sale. The sale day phone number is (717) 297-9095. NC+ JADE™ alfalfa has compiled an outstanding record against tough competition. This leading Fall Dormancy 4 variety is hard to beat for its combination high quality and top yields. ♦ Winter hardy ♦ High leaf-to-stem ratio ♦ Outstanding disease protection ♦ Thrives under good management JADE continues to top state trials and on-farm test all across the U.S. See us soon for complete details. America’s down to earth seed company CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER DelmerS. Homan Dennis McConnell Wayne S. Freeman Bechtel Farms David G. Rice Wayne R. Lltzenberger Jeffrey L. Borger Leon B. Wessner Clarence B. Mull Urle C. Yoder Elvin M. Hursh Arthur S. Auker David B. Saner Samuel E. Knouse Donald Emel .... , Roger L. Saner... .. R. Todd Leister... Aaronaburg, PA Blalrsvllle, PA Elllotsburg, PA Halifax, PA , Kempton, PA Klntneraville, PA Kunkletcwn, PA Kutztown, PA Lebanon, PA Lawlsburg, PA Lltltz, PA Manhelm, PA Mlffllntown, PA Richfield, PA Salem, NJ Thompaontown, PA Weatmlnatar, MD you should consider nominating: college/university faculty, local extension personnel, vocational agricultural instuctors, etc. Nom inations can include retirees, as well as those still active in their chosen area. This year will mprk the sixth Seek Improved Efficiency Kevin .Holtzinger introduced his family and his employees. Together they care for a herd of 300 Holstein cows, 220 heifers, and farm 700 acres of land to pro vide feed for the herd. Milking three times per day, the hod has a tolling herd average of 20,300 pounds of milk and is fed a total mixed ration. Graduates of the National Hols tein Leadership School, both Kevin and Karen are available, to speak to groups on the require ments of dairy fanning. They announced the formation of a Dairy Network Leadership pro gram to further advance this effort. Joy Hess, alternate county dairy princess, reported on attending the state workshop for dairy princes ses. She announced that entries for the dairy show at South Mountain Fair are due by August IS. Those interested in showing should call Josie Riser at (717) 334-6919. Marlin Hoff, New Windsor, <s> 814-349-8054 412-248-9785 .717-582-2397 .717-896-8314 ..610-756-6574 .610-847-5563 .610-381-3785 .610-285-6246 ~717-865-2037 .717-524-7739 ~717-733-3538 .717-665-6627 .717-535-5103 .717-463-2885 ~..609-769-1577 717-535-5307 4lO-848-8528 annual presentation. A winner will be selected from all nominees and will be recognized at the Club’s Annual Dinner-Dance on Friday, November 10, 1995. This event will be held the evening prior to the Nittany Lion Fall Classic Sale Maryland, a member of the board of directors, National Holstein Association, was introduced and described options for identifying animals for type classification. While the breed association has worked with 30 percent of herd owners in the past, our goal is to work with all herd owners. He complimented Pennsylvania Hols tein breeders for hosting a very successful National Convention and sale in Pittsburgh. Hoff served as official for a cow judging contest in which Cheryl Ulrich and Sam Stoner were de clared winners in the senior divi son, Joy Hess and Matthew Guise were winners in the junior divi sion. Door prizes and refresh ments were provided, courtesy of supporting agri-business firms. PDA Announces Animal Import Restrictions (Continued from Pago At) also occur, hoofed animals from entering The disease occurs in the Pennsylvania if vesicular stomati- United States typically between tis has been diagnosed within 10 late spring through early fall, miles of the premises of origin “Pennsylvania livestock pro since Jan. 1. ° ducers can prevent the introduc- The disease is primarily an insect-borne disease, and does not survive cold weather. The quaran tine will expire Dec. 31, 1995. In addition, all hoofed animals entering Pennsylvania from a state where vesicular stomatitis has been diagnosed during 1995 must be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection by an accre dited veterinarian. As of July 21, the disease has been diagnosed in Arizona, Color ado and New Mexico during 1995. The most common symptom of vesicular stomatitis is drooling or frothing at the mouth. Affected animals frequently refuse°to eat or drink and may show signs of lameness. Severe weight loss and a drop in milk production may ADC Is the Place To Be A guaranteed market and security - the outstanding benefits that John Frederick refers to - are among the strengths of the premier dairy cooperative in the region. Atlantic Dairy Cooperative has a 78-year history of excellent service to its members. Financially strong, ADC guarantees a market for all member milk and excels in maximizing returns ADC is a leader in providing equity payments, quality bonuses and over-order premiums to members. Nearly 4,000 dairy farmers agree that "ADC is the Place to Be " For free information on how you can secure the future of your dairy farm operation, write or call: Atlantic Dairy Cooperative "lr\ 1225 Industrial Highway Southampton, PA 1 8966 LJJMIStI 1-800-645-MILK Lancaster Farming, Saturday, July 29, 19H#a7 at the Penn Slate Ag Arena. All nominations should be sub mitted in writing to Chris Swartz, Dairymen's Club, 131 Petersburg Road, Lancaster, PA 17601. Deadline for nominations is Sep tember 1. 1995. The individual’s nomination may include such items as: Leadership within the agricul tural community Personal involvement in the dairy industry Years of service to the industry Personal advancement of their chosen profession & desire for ex cellence. Previous award recipients were: 1990 Robert Patton, Monsanto Co. (industry); 1991 William Conyngham (dairy fanner); 1992 Larry Specht, (Education); 1993 Dean Amick, (PA DHIA); 1994 Samuel B. Williams Jr. (fanner); 1995 education; 1996 industry; 1997 farmer. The Penn State Dairymen’s Club is a nonprofit support group whose mission is to facilitate the activities for undergraduate edu cation and experience within the Penn State College of Agricultural o Sciences. New members are al ways welcome. tion and spread of this disease by making sure that the provisions of the quarantine for animals being imported into Pennsylvania are met,” said Dr. Max A. Van Buskirk, Jr., director of the depart ment’s Bureau of Animal In dustry. “Producers should also be mindful of the need for biosecuri ty, insect control, good milking practices, personal protective measures and isolation of herd replacements as preventive mea sures to limit the introduction or spread of this and other diseases.” Animals exhibiting signs or symptoms of vesicular stomatitis should be reported to the Bureau of Animal Industry at (717) 783-8300. “Atlantic Dairy Cooperative has marketed ourfamily's milk since 191 7. The cooperative provides us a guaranteed market and security we know our milk check is going to come every month. ” MMkMnCMgnNw —-John Frederick New Hope, PA
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