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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1964
Page
13
County Agent John C. Page warns farmers during Farm Safety Week that farming remains highly hazardous despite fewer workers in the field. He cites tractors and chemical use as key risk factors, urges precautions, and notes teens and the elderly are especially vulnerable. A Pow nal incident illustrates safety lessons against rushing into dangerous tasks.
Vermont dairy farms discuss CFM cubic feet of air movement as a measure of efficient milking. Warren A. Dodge of the University of Vermont led a two year study across 15 herds, finding vacuum fluctuations affect milking. recommended 4 to 5 CFM per milking unit and on line readings. If readings are low, reduce units, add a second pump, or upgrade to larger capacity equipment.
Two cows owned by Keith Wat kin and Sons of Bennington set dairy records. Fairdale Teddy Posch Bessie produced 19580 pounds of milk and 724 pounds of fat in 305 days at six years two months old. Fairdale Teddy Lamaga yielded 19550 pounds of milk and 684 pounds of fat in 305 days at six years three months old. Both are sired by Fairbain Paul Teddy, owned by the New York Artificial Breeders Cooperative.
Vermont dairy extension specialist Dr. James R. Wadsworth urges calves receive colostrum within an hour or two of birth. If unavailable, previously frozen colostrum can be used. Colostrum provides nutrients and antibodies, shaping health in the first two months and protecting against septicemia.
Vermont Farm Bureau Young People attend the Northeast Regional Training Conference from July 24 to 26 at the Agricultural and Technical College in Morrisville New York. The program includes discussions on history structure and philosophy of Farm Bureau political action and new discussion meet formats. Applications should be sent to the state office in Montpelier.
Dr. Robert Fitzsimmons of the University of Vermont notes that a 1400 pound cow producing 50 pounds of four percent milk drinks about 21 gallons daily at 50 degrees, nearly doubling as temperatures reach 90. He stresses clean cool water, a float-controlled tank, and untended barn bowls during harvest to maintain milk output. Water comprises 50-75 percent of body weight and is vital for all metabolic processes and heat regulation.
Eu gene Gardner was arrested Tuesday in Mobile for interfering with dog catchers attempting to capture a runaway hound. Gardner said to police they were treating him like a dog.
Conservation guidance notes pond weeds common in shallow four acre ponds. Mechanical controls include deepening edges and hand pulling. chemical options require a state permit in Vermont. The Vermont Department of Water Resources outlines steps to obtain approval and lists chemicals such as copper sulfate and 2 4-D for treatment, with role of county agents and soil conservation staff.
The 1963 per capita intake rose for fluid whole milk to 126 quarts from 125 in 1962. Ice cream and frozen dairy foods hit 21.1 quarts per person, cheese reached 9.4 pounds, and nonfat low fat milk totaled 13.5 quarts per person, per the National Dairy Council annual review.
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