HONESDALE (Wayne Co.) Hunting season is here! At this time of year extension offices receive calls from folks who are curious about the fat and choles terol content of wild game. Here are the findings. Cut out this article and save it to help you figure the fat content of hunting bounty. Cholesterol is an integral part of the cell membrane of ani mals, and the cholesterol con tent is more closely tied to the membrane muscles cells than to the fat content of the muscle. As a result, most game meat tends to be comparable to domestic meat regarding the amount of cholesterol. However, since game gets more exercise, most of the game meat has less fat than the domestic meat (except poul try). MEAT Beef Pork White Tailed Deer Squirrel Rabbit Chicken (domestic) 0.7 Turkey (domestic) 1.5 Turkey (wild) I.T Pheasant 0.6 Canadian Goose 3.9 Mallard Duck 2.0 Dr. Marty Marchello of North Dakota State University ana lyzed the raw loin muscle trimmed of all outside fat of the mammals and the raw breast muscle with the skin removed New Style Low profile styling for increased y visibility Y ’ Introducing the new AGCO® Allis 9700 Series. The 9700 s give you a choice of two completely new models: the 125 FI O hp 9735 and the 145 PTO hp 9745. Come get a good look at one today. SEE YOUR DEALER TODAY! MANOR MOTORS On Rte. 553 Penn Run, Pa. 724-254-4753 HERNLEY'S FARM EQUIP., INC. Elizabethtown, Pa. 717-367-8867 Wild Game’s Cholesterol, Fat Content from the birds to produce this table of data. Many hunters also like the heart and liver. Keep in mind that the cholesterol content of organ meats is high, but low in fat. These should not be eaten frequently. If “heart stew” is a once-a-year prized dish, a mod erate portion should not cause problems. The method of preparation you choose will significantly affect the amount of fat in the meat dishes you prepare. Here are some ways to reduce the amount of fat in the dishes you prepare: 1. Use a rack to drain off the fat when broiling, roasting or baking. 2. Cook stews, soups, boiled meat, or other dishes in which the fat cooks into liquid a day in FAT (grams) 2.7 4.9 1.4 3.2 2.4 Great New Ideas. New Engine New AGCO Allis Transmission 600 Series Standard turbocharged 4 speed liquid transmissK 6p6fc Powershn NICHOLS FARM EQUIP. Bloomsburg, Pa. 717-784-7731 B.H.M. FARM EQUIP. INC. Annville, Pa. 717-867-2211 B. EQUIP., INC. Waynesboro, Pa. 717-762-3193 4. Broil, rather that pan-fry cuts such as ground meat, steaks, and chops. CHOLESTEROL CALORIES (milligrams) 69 158 71 165 113 153 83 ’' 149 77 144 58 140 60 146 58 158 49 149 105 171 143 154 advance. After the food has been refrigerated, the hardened fat can be removed from the top 3. Make gravy after the fat has hardened and can be removed from the liquid. New wet multi-disc clutch increases durability by cushioning torque loading surface while dissipating neat GRUMELLI FARM SERVICE Quarryville, Pa. 717-786-7318 WERTZ FARM & POWER EQUIPMENT, INC. PA Rt. 516, Glen Rock, Pa. 717-235-0111 5. When a recipe calls for browning the meat first, try browning it in a non-stick pan, without any fat. You could also brown it under the broiler. 6. Trim all visible fat from meat and remove skin from poultry before cooking. Here is a low fat venison recipe from the American Heart Association booklet: “Recipes for Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Meals” you might want to try with your family and friends. New ultra comfortable cab 3CX i » C.J. WONSIDLER BROS. Quakertown, Pa. 215-536-7523 New Tripoli, Pa. 215-767-7611 Oley, Pa. 215-987-6257 VENISON STEW 2 pounds breasts or shoulder of venison, cut into 1” cubes 2 tablespoons of oil 6 cups boiling water 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper seasoned flour 6 medium potatoes, diced 6 carrots, diced 3 turnips, diced 6 onions, diced 2 tablespoons flour Farming With MONTROSE (Susquehanna Co.) The degree of paraple gia—paralysis of the lower extremities—varies depending on the level of injury to the spinal cord. The following safety tips have been shared by farm ers affected with paraplegia Use a lift to avoid excessive injury when mounting or dis mounting from a tractor. An overhead grab bar may be need ed in some tractors to help in transferring from the lift to the tractor seat. Do not operate or ride in the lift while the tractor is in motion. A seatbelt should be used when operating the lift, especially if you have leg spasms. • Install hand controls to compensate for the loss of func tion in lower extremities. Use appropriate standards and guidelines when designing and fabricating hand controls. • Padding hand controls or restraining legs with a belt will help prevent bruising or scrap ing if spasms occur while operat ing the tractor. 3 point hitch - % Mk AGCO AGCO ALLIS HOLTRY’S EQUIPMENT Roxbury, Pa. 717-532-7261 Roll venison cubes in sea soned flour and brown in a small amount of oil in a heavy skillet Add the boiling water and pep per to the browned meat; cover and simmer for 2-3 hours. Add the diced vegetables and cook until tender. Use 2 tablespoons of flour moistened with water to thicken the remaining liquid. Yield. 8 servings, approxi mately 250 calories per serving Paraplegia • Use appropriate cushions to help avoid skin breakdown, and modify the tractor seat with ergonomically designed or cus tom made cushions and a chest belt to provide better upper body stability. • Install rollover protection structures on all equipment. • In the winter, wear warm clothing to protect against frost bite; quilted material wrapped around lower extremities, leg warmers, modified “Snug Sacks,” and Alaskan mukluks are helpful. Ski shops carry other options. • Carry an outdoor communi cation device with you at all times in case of emergency. Options include a CB radio, cel lular phone, and push-button alarm systems. • Consider using labor-saving technology, such as automatic hitching devices and bin level indicators to avoid difficult or hazardous tasks. • Any adaptation or modifica tion should be used only by the individual for whom it was designed. 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