CMancastor Farming, Saturday, November 1, 1997 INDUSTRY SUPPORTED RESEARCH PROGRAMS ARE UP AND RUNNING William D. Weaver, Jr. Professor The initial proposal to land industry supported poultry research at Penn State was presented to the departmental Industry Advisory Committee at its spring committee meeting in 1994 From that first effort over three years ago broiler and table egg research programs have evolved to specifically address needs with dncct applications to Pennsylvania poultry producers To lund the two programs the industry agreed to voluntarily check-oil 10 cents a ton on feed consumed by bleeders, broilcis, pullets and layers housed m the state Currently the two separate lunds are generating approximately $60,000 and $45,000 annually lor broiler and CHOOSE THE BEST LOADER FOR YOUR IOB! >6 753 TIGHT FIT LOADER: Extreme Maneuverability Compact Frame Good Lift Capacity 1300 lb. ROC Excellent Power 40 HP Engine Versatile, Cost Effective! Over 30 Attachment Choices See One Of These Local Dealers Today! Quarryville, PA GRUMELLI’s FARM SERV. 717-786-7318 Lebanon, PA EVERGREEN TRACTOR CO. 717-866-2585 1-800-441-4450 Mifflinburg, PA BS & B REPAIR 717-966-3756 table egg research, respectively Two review committees have been appointed to represent the broiler and egg industries and are responsible lor setting priorities lor the research, reviewing the research proposals and establishing the level ol funding foi each project. The broiler committee consists of Jim Adams, Wenger Feeds, Inc.; Mickey Baugher, Empire Kosher Poultry, Inc , Dave Johnson, College Hill Poultry, Mark Lovette, Tyson Foods, John Martin, Longcnccker’s Hatchery; Dave Pctroski, Krcamer Feeds; and Bruno Schmalhofcr, Farmer’s Pride, Inc , with Dr John Fidler, Pcnnficld Corporation serving as its chair The egg committee is chaired by Jim Adams and consists ol Ron Gayman, Hillside Poultry Farm, Mel Gehman. Heritage Poultry Management Systems, Inc , and Bob Krcider. Hy-line 763 ALL-PURPOSE LOADER: Smooth Ride Longer/Wider Frame Better Lift Capacity ' 15001 b. ROC More Power/Faster 46 HP Engine Versatile, Cost Effective! Over 30 Attachment Choices Harrisburg, PA HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT 717-564-3031 Lititz, PA 717-625-2800 Muncy, PA BEST LINE LEASING, INC. 717-546-8422 800-321 -2378 International. I serve as an ex officio member on each committee. To date the broiler program has funded seven projects totaling $92,579. While I won’t discuss the details of any of the projects (if you have an interest in a particular project or projects please contact me or one ol the committee members), I am listing the titles and names of the investigators from the funded research proposals: 1. Developing new strategies to enhance bone mineralization and reduce skeletal abnormalities - Roland M. Leach, Jr. 2. Methods to alleviate heat stress in market broilers - R. Michael Hulet and William B. Roush 3. Feeding strategies to reduce early growth and ascites incidences in broilers - Guy F. Barbato, Nuket Acar, and Paul Patterson 4 Enhancement of pre slaughter breast muscle glycogen and moisture content and exploration of the potential for glycogen-loading in broilers - Regina Vasilatos-Younken 5. Winter ventilation and fuel use: an economic and productivity analysis - Eileen F. Wheeler, Dennis Buffington, R. Michael Hulet, William B. Roush and William D. Weaver, Jr 6. Utilization of photoperiod Reading, PA CSI ENTERPRISES INC. 610-926-4400 Bethlehem, PA 610-868-1481 Martinsburg, PA BURCHFIELDS, INC. 814-793-2194 LIFT & GARRY LOADER: Smooth Ride Longer/Wider Frame Best Lift Capacity 1700 lb. ROC More Power/Faster 46 HP Engine Versatile, Cost Effective! Over 30 Attachment Choices Chambersburg, PA CLUGSTON AG & TURF INC 717-263-4103 “bobcat and melatonin to improve broiler performance - Magdi M. Mashaly, R. Michael Hulet, and William B. Roush 7. Optimizing percentage pellets mixed for broiler diets - R. Michael Hulet and William B. Roush As the egg research program has taken longer to initiate only three projects totaling $48,992 have been funded to date. These projects and the investigators are: I. Layer house environment control strategies for improved productivity and profitability Eileen F. Wheeler, Dennis Buffington, Paul H. Patterson, and William D. Weaver, Jr. 2. Effect of temperature, humidity, and ammonia on production efficiency and immunity of commercial laying hens - Magdi M. Mashaly and Paul H. Patterson 3. Metabolizable energy and crude protein of com and soybean meal utilized by Pennsylvania poultry producers - Paul H Patterson and Nuket Acar CUSTOM MADE FEED BINS FOR FARMS FEED MILLS • Made of 13 gauge Steel • All welded seams • Gravity Flow or Auger Free Estimates Also - Steel Roof Trusses for Buildings • Portable Hog Buildings - Bucket Elevators - Grain Augers Distributors - Flow Pipes & Accessories We Sell, Service & Install Ph: 717-345-3724 Fax; 717-345-2294 STOtIZFUS WELDING SHOP Owner - Samuel P. Stoltzfus RD3, Box 331 Pine Grove, PA 17963
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