Ce-UncMter Farming, Saturday, September 18, 1999 Early Care Determines What You Get For Your Bull Calves MIDDLETOWN (Dauphin Co.) —Calf care is a major area of lost economic opportunity in dairy production. Many producers do not realize that what’s good for the heifer is good for the bull, and what’s good for the bull calf is good for dairy herd profitability. Improved management of ALL calves on the farm will benefit the overall herd program, the milk market, the calf market and the producer’s farm income be yond the obvious SO cents to $1 mote per pound received for top quality calves that ate antibiotic free, blemish-free, healthy, and ready to grow. How calves are managed in the first hours and days of life determines their po tential in dairy replacement or veal growouL Veal is making a comeback with consumers through promo tion and recipe development To day, 80 percent of the nation’s veal supply comes from dairy calves going to special fed veal growers where they are raised to about 20 weeks of age at a weight of 400 to SOO pounds. But only 14 percent of these Holstein bull calves leave the dairy farm in the proper health and condition. Dairy fanners are clearly miss ing significant economic oppor tunities. A 1996 survey of Penn sylvania calf buyers and auction bams revealed that 20 percent of calves are marketed at less than three days of age, 23 percent ar rive dirty, 24 percent have scours or respiratory problems, 12 per cent have wet navels, and 7 per cent have difficulty walking. Nationally, the pteweaned mor tality rate is 11 percent. An esti mated 40 percent of all calves do not get adequate colostrum for passive immunity transfer, and 34 percent of producers are still rely ing on calves nursing instead of guaranteeing consumption by col lecting and feeding the essential first colostrum. In addition, more than half of U.S. dairy fanners are still not dipping navels with iodine at birth. These statistics are unac ceptable and directly impact the profits of both veal and dairy pro ducers. Industry and university studies indicate that calves which acquire a higher level of passive immunity in die first hours after birth are worth $2O to $25 more in their first four weeks of life, based on this single management factor alone. Not only are they healthier, less likely to die or incur treatment costs, and mote likely to teach their potential they also de monstrate Caster growth and better gain, using less feed than their counterparts with low serum anti bodies. A Cornell University study showed that failure in the colos trum department reduced calf weights at six months of age by ISO pounds. Just think what that means to the veal grower who raises the calf to five months of age. The quantity, quality and tim ing of colostrum feeding accomp lishes far mote than any vaccine or injection in protecting calf health and promoting long-term produc tion and profitability. Four to six quarts of colostrum should be fed daily for at least the first three days of life. But time is of the es sence. Three quarts must be fed in the first hour after birth, and then two more times during the first 18 hours of life. The calf’s ability to absorb these antibodies from the lining of the small intestine directly into the blood-stream diminishes every hour as cell structures mature dur ing the first 24 to 36 hours of life. At the same time, calves are most vulnerable to ingested bacteria or viruses because these molecules are also absorbed easily into the bloodstream before gut closure. Whatever gets there first anti bodies or bacteria are immedi ately absorbed by the calf to deter mine its future health and profit potential. When a calf is sent to market at less than three days old. without having absorbed adequate colos tra! antibodies, it readily absorbs whatever viruses and bacteria it ingests on the truck or in the sale pen. Antibiotics do no good at this age, and only result in violative drug residues when the smaller, younger, less thrifty calf is pur chased for near-term slaughter as “bob" veal. First colostrum is the only anti body source for disease protection in newborn calves. It also contains vitaminE necessary for the four to six weeks process of immune sys tem development Plus colostrum is a source of important growth factors and hormones. The quality of the colostrum is determined by herd health, nutrition and immune status and the dry cow manage ment program. Properly cleansing the udder before collecting the colostrum and sanitizing bottles and nipples for feeding are essential safe guards against the introduction of bacteria to the susceptible new born calf. Newborns should re ceive die first colostrum which must be stated at temperatures be low 40 degrees F. to prevent bac terial growth. Later collections of colostrum should be saved for old er calves on the farm. For more information about early calf cate and management that will benefit your market calves and replacement heifers, call (717) 985-9125 to obtain your free producer education packet, or write American Veal Association, 1500 Fulling Mill Rd.. Middle town, PA 17057. A LESSON WELL LEARNED... Lancaster Farming's CLASSIFIED ADS GET RESULTS! Phone: 717-394-3047 Of 717-626-1164 BUY, SELL, TRADE OR RENT THROUGH THE CLASSIFIED ADS IN Lancaster Farming PHONE 717-626-1164 OR 717-394-3047 FAX 717-733-6058 Mon. r Tues., Wed., Fri. 8 AM to 5 PM Thurs. 7 AM to 5 PM FARM EQUIPMENT HERCULES, CONTINEN TAL Waukesha farm. In dustrial engine parts. AA&M Surplus Sales, 807 Zerega Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473, (718)828-9026; fax 828-9851. Richordton dump wagon model 700, good cond., $6500. 814/684-4475. Ford 1R picker/ shelter, mounted on Ford 871 tractor, exc cond, only havested 50A in Indiana Co, real collectors item, $4,995.724-349-0734. CASE 2470, 4x4 w/duals, 500 hrs. on engine & trans., 175 hp., no 3 pt., no PTO, $5,900.410-833-9091 Int. 4500 field cultivator 14', $1550; Int. 8' transport disc, $775; NH 256 rake w/dolly wheels, $1850; Woods 6' rotary mower, pull type, $1275. 610/562-4464. Manure Spreader Nl 245 w/recent Gratz chain & endgate, ready to work, $1,500.410-833-9091 2000 gal. 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Reduced to $3,950. This only 20% of newl 800-919-3322. Brand new manifolds for tractors, 1930-1975. 507-433-0073 anytime. Gleaner F 3 combine, A 430 black com head, 313 flex grain head. 410-848-8848 Case IH 5130 MFD, deluxe cab, 16-spd Syncro frans, 3200 hr, very nice, $23,500.717/776-4261. CIH 1660, 1990 combine. 2258 eng hrs. w/Cummins eng, 4WD, Acu-grain monitor, 1020 flex head, 17'/2' cuf, 963 - 6R 30" cornhead and 2 header wagons 570-473-4473, 570-374-9404 eves- Case IH 7110 AAFWD, new tires, field ready, 570-523-6135. Manure Spreader Ml 354, tandem, galvaa, 2 beat ers, gate, works we#, $1,500.410-833-9091 Ford 9N w/looder & Bush og, nice, $3500. Forman Cub w/Woods belly mower, $2200. IH flail chopper, $595. 610-562-4464 FOR SALE: Small farm equipment, plows, pack ers, discs, harrows, mow ers, crimpers, tedders, rakes, etc. Trade-ins wel comed. NH mowers, re built and guaranteed, en gines, hydraulics, crimper hookups avanable. KIRK WOOD REPAIR, 550 Coo pers Dr., Kirkwood, PA 17536. 717-529-3299 BAM-B:3OAM. Jones PTO tub grinder, good condition. 215-345-1366. JD 343 corn head, excel cond, $1800.716-385-2684 1974 White 8600 Combine with header, damaged by fire, located ® Rob- Insvllle, NJ $750 080. (254)582-3000. JD 1210 A grain cart, 400 ba, long unloading auger, excel, cond. $2BOO. Brilllon 7/9 shank chlsle plow, excel. $800.717-677-9658 NH narrow row 325 2R picker w/sheller, $3OOO obo. IH 600 blower, $l2OO obo. 814-634-0110 13' Brilllon cultimul cher.little use, great shape! 610-347-6838. BATWING Woods HD3IS, 1 owner, shed kept, $3,800.410-833-9091 Case IH #l4, subsoiler, 5 shank, auto reset, used very little. No Sunday calls. 717-597-5623 JD FD-B 17 Disc drill grass seed fertilizer. New disc. Can deliver. Cumb Co. $975 717-766-4966. 3 Magnum 7130, 7140, 8920. Case IH 2394, 3594. Case IH 1680 combine, JD 9500. Heads also available EB.M Equip. 717-734-3139 IH 5288 tractor, duals, looks like new, used on our farms, 150 hp, dual PTO, excellent rubber, runs great! Reduced to $22,500. Zelsioft Eq. 800/919-3322. 3 Daffln portable mills w/ 471 Detroit diesel, on trucks, $6,500 each 080. 717-548-2376. Ml 270 additioner, excel, cond. $1250. Wheels & tires. Ml manure spread er, $lO/ea 717-944-3045 1066 Int. FWD hydro $5,800 leave message 610-593-6481. Ford 4000, $3900; 424 Int. $3600; post hole auger $150; post hole driver $250; 7' scraper blade $120; 5' Bushhog $l5O. All 3PTH. Farmoll C w/ loader $l5OO. HDS dozer $3600.717/927-8137. NH 791 Manure spreader, some parts like new, bad box 717-865-4650. Harvester# roller min, 200 bu, shp, WR-RO-matlc, supplement meter; Thur man truck scales model 27T w/23' deck. 717/ 872-4209. IH 7T, 3pt chtsle plow $875. White 10' transport disc, $ll5O. 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Also parts: JD GP, A, B, G, MT + IHC 240, Super C, all to be auction ed Sept 25, Elkton, MD, 410-398-7340. JO 716 forage box and Fox 14' forage box. $lOOO/all. 540-721-2150 Farmall 460 w/loadet, $3200; Farmall 340 fast hitch, $2500; Farmall H, $1375; 4' packer pup $450.610/562-4464. M.F. 1100, 95/hp diesel, mjj., good cond. $6,500. 814-467-8839. JD 3130 4x4 same as 2840, engine rebuilt 2,000 hrs ago. strong & solid. Needs paint & TLC. * $7,900/obo. 717-365-3704. Brady 20' field cultivator w/tine tooth harrow, $1200.814-466-7074 Case 870 diesel w/cab, $6,600.814-467-8839 NH 163 tedder, $2,800. (WANT) Case IH 265 dsl, offset, 609-267-6071. USED TRACTOR PARTS, also rebuilt clutches and torques. We ship UPS.. Hlll-T Fam Inc, 4295 Rich mond Palestine Rd, New Madison, OH 45346. 937-548-0718. Wlnpower generator 20-35 kw, good working condition. 610/286-6539. S-600 Dump truck $2600; 7KW Military Gen. $1100; 15KW PTO Gen $l9OO - 3-Ph Meat Saw* $600; 2-Beater Slalage Wagon $600.814-893-5162 JD 6 row head for 58|0 chopper, excellent condi tion. 814-793-4293 Int. 5100 drill 18x7 DD w/ press wheels, nice, $2975, Int. #544 gas w/3pt, nice, $5600; Ford 3000 gas w/ PS, $5200; Ml 323 picker, nice, $1950; FNH #824 corn head, nice. 610/, 562-4464. Fancy 15' floating head to fit Gleaner F2-F3, late model, long divider, excel lent cond. Zelsioft Eq 800/919-3322. Katollght 25KW PTO generator, mounted on a cart. Ar-Joy Farms 610-593-5998 Kllbros 350 gravity wagon on 8 ton NH gear, shed kept, nice shape, $1,400.570-378-2470. Woods HD3IS-5 batwing mower, good condition, $3250.410/374-2099. Gleaner K 2 w/grahi head, only $7350. Pair. Good looker! Zelsioft Eq. 800/919-3322. AC 760 w/cab & rear mounted boom flail ( mower, good condition $16,500.410-833-9091 JDI4B loader, no welds on frame. WK fit 30,40,50 se ries JO 6' bucket $2,950 Zelsloft Eg 800-919-3322. JD 716 A forage wagon w/roof. 1275 12-ton chas sis w/HD tires $4,000. Indi ana Co, 724-479-2128. 7720 4x4 combine $15,000. 643 com head $4,000. 215. flex head $1,500. 215-536-5182. PTO Generators; why buy used when new is cheaper and better? Brushless and slow speed. 25kw-40kw-50kw-55kw. Martin's Electric. 717-530-8450, Cumb. Cty. JDAS.B Tractor; JD PTO Com Binder; JD Hammer MW; JD Traler Plow 212. (540)347-9058,. » Generator 25KW 3-Phase 6Cyl mt Engine $4OOO, It No Ans. Lv Mess. 610-932-4741. WANTED TO BUY: Scrfcp metal. Highest price pdid. 717-284-2800 Lancaster Co. 900/20 Tires, like new, w/tube & flap. $39.50 1 814/834-1018. Potato or onion gracing table (Kingwyse) «?// automatic weighing bag ger attachment that dpn weigh 5,10, to 50fcs; afto, Detecto gram over' & under scale can weigh *up to 175bs. Paul J. Miller, 2449 PA Rte 309, Orefield, PA 18069. 610-435-8910 after 7p.m. •_ (3) Gleaner F 2 combirles Large selection of grain heads 8< corn heads. A ll reduced for quick sale- Zeisioft Eg. 800/919-3322. MF 1163 6R com head, kept inside AO -814-674-8257 JD 4430, CAH, 3 pt, PTO, OR, 125 hp, nice, $11,700. 410-833-9091 JD 430, Diesel Lawn Trac tor, 700 one owner hrs., 60" deck, like new, SS,SX>- 410-833-9091
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