Ventilation tips for barns from Michigan State expert
Michigan State University ag engineer Merle Esmay warns moisture from poor ventilation harms livestock health and barn life. He recommends a positive system with insulated walls fresh air intakes and exhaust fans on the leeward side plus haymow ventilation holes or mow floor holes to draw tempered air into the barn and move moisture out with fans sized to 100 CFM per 1000 lb of livestock.
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Merle Asmay
Michigan State University
Esmay
Humphrey Heads County DHIA Group in Clare County
Clare County Dairy Herd Improvement Association directors met at the extension office and elected Robert Humphrey as president, Pete Short of Gladwin as vice president, and Glen Bay as secretary treasurer. Charles Murphy of Clare was hired as local tester supervisor. New rates set: 4.20 for the first 10 cows, 22 cents for each additional cow, and 1 dollar for each dry cow under the Owner-Sampler program, with higher rates for the regular DHIA testing program.
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Clare County Dairy Herd Improvement Association
Robert “Humphrey
Pete Short
Gladwin
Glen Bay
Charles Murphy
Clare
Divastar
Board
Poultry Beak De-Beaker Averts Cannibalism On Farm
Farmers report poultry cannibalism rises when flocks are crowded. At Glen Bay farm, an electric de beaker cuts off the top of each chicken's beak to prevent pecking while not hindering feeding.
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Glen Bay
Favors Clear Span Buildings in Michigan Farms
Farmers in Clare County show growing interest in low cost one story clear span buildings with no interior posts. MSU engineers tested gable trusses for 24 30 36 and 40 foot spans and developed farm use plans. ring bolt or glue nail joints reduce post and purlin needs. Copies of Farm Building Series Circulars 727 and 732 are available at the County Extension Office in Harrison.
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Clare County
Richard Schroeder
Michigan State University
Agricultural
Harrison
Fowlpox Hits Michigan Laying Flocks
Dr William Mathey, Michigan poultry disease control specialist, reports fowlpox affecting some laying flocks. The virus causes scabby spots on the comb and wattles or wet pox in the mouth and eyes. It rarely fatal but lowers egg production. illness ranges from a few days to a month. Vaccination prevents it and vets should diagnose sick birds for proper treatment.
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William Mathey
Michigan State University
Mathey
Dairymen in Clare County Expand Herd Sizes
Clare County dairy farms are shifting to larger herds, with 10 to 12 cows fading and producers milking 30 or more per herd. While 60 to 100 cow herds rise, net income depends on profitable production choices and whether to buy feed or grow more land.
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Schroeder
Michigan State University
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Harry Densmore
Isabella
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Isabella County
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Swift's Premium
Ib Fy FC
Ana Enteral
Trueworth
Maraschino
Pillsbury
California
Pascal Il Celery — Perfect Bakers
Nue
Santa
Humphrey
Dhia
Pretty Steps
Yuletide
Merry
Alexander Shoe Store
Mcewan
Willis Bouchey
Mr. Bouchey
Paas
Youngstown Garbage Disposal
Bill Cerny
Mt. Pleasant
Valley Chemical Co
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