Meat Type Hogs Show High Feed Efficiency in Tests
Iowa State College reports that meat type hogs show substantial feed cost savings per pound of gain. Tests at the Iowa Swine Testing Station found backfat depth correlates with feed conversion, with boars selling up to 475 dollars and averages around 164 to 179 dollars in initial sales. On farm testing programs expand across many Iowa counties with dozens of members and ongoing breeding stock testing opportunities.
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Ralph Durham
Iowa
Iowa Swine Testing Association
Ames
Iowa State College
John Shephard
Boxholm
Iowa Swine Producers’ Association
Drs. Durham
L. N. Hazel
Durham
Delaware
Swine Producers’ Association
Cedar
Winneshiek
Winneshiek County Swine Improvement Association
Delaware County
Benton County
Washington
Marion County
Louisa
Black Hawk
Cerro Gordo
Swine Association
Hardin County
Mahaska
Henry County
Des Moines County
Plymouth County
Clayton County
Max Sauerbry
County Swine Producers’ Association
Clay County
Vocational Agriculture and
Veterans Agricultural
J. R. Underwood
Scott County
Cattle Rations and Stilbestrol Boost Gains in Iowa Trials
At Castana and nearby, experiments by Richard M. McWilliams of Iowa State College tested mixed rations of alfalfa-brome and corn with and without stilbestrol. Calves on full feed and corn gained about 2.41 lb daily, vs 1.1 lb with alfalfa alone, with stilbestrol raising gains further. Drouth corn silage proved lower in value than normal silage, but adding protein and hay improved gains. eight pounds of ground ear corn per steer daily yielded about 2.19 lb daily gain.
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Castana
Western Iowa
Richard M. McWilliams
Iowa State College
McWilliams
Drouth
Carelessness Causes 56 Percent of Farm Mishaps
University of Illinois farm safety specialist O L Hogsett says carelessness and haste account for 56 percent of all farm accidents. Winter sees more incidents during chores and livestock handling, while spring and summer feature shop work and tractor use. He notes tractors cause more accidents than any other implement, many on roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. L. Hogsett
University of Illinois
Hogsett
Drive Aims to Reduce Hatching Egg Supply
Washington reports an industry led campaign to market a million more stewing chickens than usual. The drive peaks February 21 to March 2 and continues through March as part of efforts to cut the hatching egg supply.
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Washington
Stilbestrol in Animal Feed Questioned by FDA Findings
The FDA tested meat from animals fattened with stilbestrol additives using tissue assays capable of detecting traces as small as two parts per billion. Over 700 mice fed these meat samples were studied for reproductive effects. Doses given to steers ranged from 10 to 60 milligrams daily for about three months, with slaughter about 48 hours later. Higher doses exceed recommended levels and are prohibited in commercial feeding.
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FDA
USDA
USDA Says Stilbestrol Not Harmful to Humans
Extensive tissue tests by the Food and Drug Administration confirm earlier state experiment station findings that stilbestrol poses no harm to humans. The results address safety concerns amid growing debates over drug use and potential long term effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USDA
The
Food and Drug Administration
State ‘Experiment Station
Iowa Landrace Breeders Name State Officers
Officers of the Iowa Landrace Breeders Association were named at the annual meeting in Ames. Martin Clark was chosen president, Gesley Knickerbocker of Radcliffe vice president, and Howard O. Koch of Ames secretary treasurer. Koch is a veterinary student at Iowa State College and leads a Landrace breeding operation near Ames. he also serves as president of the American Landrace Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Landrace Breeders Association
Ames
Martin Clark
Kanawha
Gesley Knickerbocker
Radcliffe
Howard O. Koch
Koch
Iowa State College
American Landrace Association
Healthy pigs show higher worm infection in test
A study found healthy pigs exhibiting 9.7 percent infection, compared with 3.6 percent in cholera cases, while none with swine erysipelas showed severe infection, suggesting healthier individuals may harbor more worms.
Stilbestrol fed to steers outperforms implants in trials
University of Minnesota livestock researchers report that stilbestrol fed steers show better finish and lower shrinkage after slaughter than implanted steers. Implanted animals gained faster but produced less fat, risking lower beef grades and profits for meat packers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Due St, Paul
Minn
University of Minnesota Livestock
W. J. Annan
Whitney Lindwall
Annan and
Lindwell
Smokey Bear Expands Role to Canada in Fire Prevention
The US Agriculture Department announced a joint agreement on Smokey the Bear becoming the official forest fire prevention symbol in Canada as well as the United States. The Canadian Forestry Association and the Association of State Foresters approved the pact, linking campaigns and materials for unified prevention messages.
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Washington
Smokey
U. S. Department of Agriculture
The
Forest Service
Canadian Forestry Association
Canada
United States
Association of State Foresters
Department’s Forest Service
Advertising Council
Canadian Trademark Office
Congress
J. L. van Camp
Edward Cliff
Choosing the Right Glue for Home Repairs
A practical guide to selecting adhesive types for repairs around the house. It covers wood, ceramic, metal, and fabric bonds, outlining when to use PVA, epoxy, cyanoacrylate, and polyurethane glues, plus handling tips and safety notes.
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Dwight M. Bannister
Brothers
Boar
Barrow Brothers
Iowa Swine Producers Association
Cedar Rapids
Darling & Company
P.O
4Th Street
Rock Island
Landrace Assn
Orrick
17Th Street
Dial EM
Clinton
Wood Whittler
Sainton
Carburetor & Electric, Inc
Seventh ST. Secedar Rapids, IA
Orrick’s
Orrick Lumber CO
Iowa City
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