New Website Features BVD Info, Other Research ST. JOSEPH, Mo. Managing animals persis tently infected with bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) is the latest information presented via www.produc tionvalues.us, a new Website for dairy producers. The site also features dairy management material from vaccination basics to the latest treatment methods for common-cattle maladies. Launched by Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc., the Website features Production Values, an on going publication developed to help dairy producers get the newest disease management tips from indus try experts worldwide. Site visitors may view the material on line or download it and print it. In addition, viewers can read up on the latest news about clostridial, respiratory, reproductive and enteric diseases, mastitis and ectoparasite con trol, and review management solutions for each. “The Website is also a two-way channel,” Wayne Cole, cattle marketing manager said. “Visitors can submit articles from which they believe we or pro ducers may benefit. They can also ask questions for our technical services veterinarians to review. Profit-making tips will be continually added to Agricultural Generators P.T.O. Automatic oc ■* L.P. gas, Diesel, 25 to 135 KW Units Natural Gas Generators In Stock! sto 2j ooo KW Service - Rental - New & Used Units In Stock * >♦.♦ < > (ax'/* »',MK4*,UK«W‘-.‘>. * Mttff jf r S ♦ v Power Generation Systems Specialists 330 Fonderwhite Road, Lebanon, PA 17042 Call Leonard Martin 717-273-4544 Fax 717-273-5186 Web Site: www.pennpowersystems.com E-Mail: lmartin@pennpowersystems.com keep the site current. Producers who choose to sign up on the site will be automatically notified of up dates via e-mail. For more information on Boehringer Ingelheim, please see the international Internet Website www.boehringer-ingelheim.com. Aninial ID May Play Role WASHINGTON, D.C. With the threat of biot erriosm in the U.S., USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is working to build its surveillance infrastructure. Dr, Valerie Reagan, assistant deputy administra tor of Veterinary Services, APHIS, recently told members of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Associa tion (NCBA) that although USDA is not ready to implement a mandatory animal identification system, there is a need to determine what level of animal ID is necessary to track cattle and help pre vent spread of animal diseases. For years, brucellosis identification tags func tioned as somewhat of a trace-back system in the event of an animal disease outbreak. With fewer cattle tagged due to brucellosis eradication efforts, some type of a replacement surveillance system is needed. Reagan said, “Our goal is to be able to trace con tact with diseased animals within 48 hours.” We make trucks work in the field with ALLIANCE flotation tires High- High-Traction Flotation Flotation o § #328 CUSTOM HEAVY DUTY WHEELS I DIES EOK SPOKE OK BUBO HUBS. WE CAN MAKE WHAT YOU WANT! •Ddlw SquifrmeHt 800*640*4448 Somerset & Chambersburg, PA 814*629*9893 Stop Spinning Your Wheels , Call Us Todayl #331
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