Vaccination for Brucellosis in Calves Offers Partial Protection
Extension experts explain that calf vaccination helps reduce brucellosis but does not guarantee immunity. Studies show vaccinated calves avoid disease under low exposure but fail under heavy contamination. Vaccination may not last beyond two years and testing before breeding helps identify remaining spreaders.
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White paint keeps hens cooler and boosts eggs
P D Gibson and other agricultural experts advise whitewashing poultry houses to cut temperatures by 15 to 40 degrees. Studies show white or light roofs reflect heat as well as white paint, making hen houses cooler and potentially boosting egg output during high price periods.
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P. D
Gibson
Clare
Indiana
Yeaearch
Donald Miler
Michigan
State University
Life To Steel Roof
Farmers urged to extend roof life by painting rusty steel roofs. Zinc metal paint demonstrates lasting coverage of rust and may be cheaper than retiling. County agent P. Gibson and Michigan State engineers showed a Stanley Schunk poultry house roof painted years ago. Residents may view the finished job to evaluate durability.
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Steve
Stanley Schunk
Sheridan Township
Gibson
Agricultural Engineers
Michigan State University
Protection For Geese In Rise River Area Extended
A seven year old colony of Canada geese in Ogeruaw county’s Rise River area would be protected from hunting for five more years if the Conservation Commission approves its recommendations. The geese were released in spring 1948 and protections have been established. The commission will decide at its July 6-7 meeting held at Higgins Lake training school.
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Ogeruaw County
Conservation Commission
Higgins Lake
Pasture and Supplements Guide Heifers on Summer Ration
Michigan State University extension dairyman Larry Johnson notes pasture alone isn’t enough for growing dairy heifers. He outlines age based grazing, grain additions, grass silage, hay, water minerals and shade. checks include pasture forage and growth benchmarks from Morrison tables.
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Larry Johnson
Dairryman
Michigan State University
MSU Extension
Morrison
Guernsey
Habitat planning aid offered to Michigan landowners
Farm planners assist southern Michigan landowners in planning wildlife habitat development. Free trees and shrubs available to farmers with five or more acres south of the Bay City Muskegon line. To start, drop a post card to the Conservation Department game division in Lansing.
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Michigan
Bay City - Muskegon Hne
Conservation Department
Game Division
Lansing
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