Calf Vaccination Urged To Fight Brucellosis In Oklahoma
Oklahoma officials urge calfhood vaccination after 58,562 calves were vaccinated last year. Dr. Allen G. Spreitzer notes brucellosis costs cattlemen about 30 million annually. Vaccination at farms or ranches is provided free to owners, with Strain 19 offering 65 to 75 percent protection. Age guidelines vary by dairy and beef breeds to avoid false test positives.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Allen G. Spreitzer
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Spreitzer
Bergland to Visit Soviet Union This Spring
Agriculture Secretary Bob Bergland plans a spring trip to the Soviet Union to discuss grain import rules and related issues with the United States and its partners. An aide said the itinerary also tentatively includes Oslo, Poland, Romania, and other Eastern European destinations. The May 7 to 24 window remains unconfirmed. Bergland visited the Far East last year.
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Washington
Bob Bergland
Soviet Union
Thomas R. Sand
Bergland
Oslo
Norway
Europe
Poland
Romania
Sand
Far East
Record Alfalfa Seed Prices and Yields Posted by Agriculture Dept
The Agriculture Department reports alfalfa seed prices averaged a record 107 per 100 pounds last year, up from 102 in 1976, with a total 93.4 million pounds produced, a 16 percent rise from 80.7 million in 1976. California led with over 31 million pounds, Idaho produced 14.2 million, and Washington 12.2 million. In cotton, 1977 saw no deficiency payments as the market price averaged 56.2 cents per pound, above the 47.8 cent target, keeping subsidies unused.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
California
Idaho
Eradicate Dandelions With Timed Treatments
Pontotoc County Extension Director Ron Robinson advises timely dandelion control using 2 4-D amine herbicides. Best windows are last October and late winter to early spring, with emphasis on spraying before flowering. Read labels and seek tips at the Pontotoc County Extension Office in Ada at 1700 North Broadway.
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Ron Robinson
Pontotoc County
Ron
OSA Cooperative Extension
Fairgrounds
Ada
North
Broadway
Cattlemen To Cover Costs As Feed Prices Steady
Government analysis notes cattle feeding profits return slowly as costs rise. Current feed costs are covered but total expenses still exceed revenue. To break even on feed alone this May a choice grade steer needs 37.52 per 100 pounds. six months hence 33.88 per cwt. full cost breakeven estimated at 43.54 per cwt next May.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Economic Research Service
Winter Lice Control for Cattle Warned by State Vet
State veterinarian Dr. Robert L. Hartin urges cattlemen to tackle lice now as cool weather brings rapid reproduction. He warns heavy infestations cause bruising, weight loss, decreased milk, anemia, or death, and advises spraying or dipping with approved insecticides, with a 10 to 14 day follow up.
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Robert L. Hartin
Hartin
Pigs Take Showers as Georgia Hog Study Tests Exercise
Georgia researchers at the University of Georgia Coastal Plain Experiment Station report pregnant sows jog 15 minutes daily and shower weekly to test potential improvements in pork supply. USDA notes pigs react similarly to people under routines, aiming to inform meat supply sizes and pork prices. The study’s cost analysis outlines feeding and production expenses for a 1,050 pound steer to market and break-even price projections for next May.
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Washington
Georgia
Agriculture Department
Otho M. Hale
University of Georgia
Coastal Plain Experiment Station
Tifton, Ga
Nationwide drive ends hog cholera threat in U S
After a 15 year campaign costing about 140 million dollars, the United States has eradicated hog cholera. Begun in 1961, the effort involved 5,700 swine herds and destruction of 800000 hogs, with indemnities to owners and vaccine elimination in 1969.
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Washington
Ohio
Indiana
United States
Agriculture Department
Congress
USDA
Wabash River
Bergland
U.S
U S Grain Production Among World's Highest
The Agriculture Department report uses hectares and metric tons to compare 1977 78 grain yields. The United States led with 3.66 tons per hectare, while Canada posted 2.26 and North America averaged 3.13. Global yield averaged 1.82 tons per hectare across 585 million hectares.
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Washington
United States
Agriculture Department
Canada
North
Europe
South America
Eastern Europe
Africa
Asia
Oceania
Australia
New Zealand
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Office of Governmental and Public Affairs
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