Fly control on dairy and beef farms recommended
Agricultural agent Randy Knapp outlines two main barn flies the house fly and stable fly and notes pasture flies including face and horn flies. He stresses sanitation weekly calf pen cleanout and removing spilled feed, plus guidance on approved pesticides and backrubbers for cattle, with a reminder that sanitation cannot be replaced by insecticides.
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Randy Knapp
Chippewa County Extension Agricultural
Knapp
Mr. Knapp
Health hazards seen in liquid-manure systems
The CDC reports potential health hazards from liquid-manure systems on swine and dairy farms. Since August 1979 eight deaths and two near fatal illnesses have been tied to these systems in Wisconsin. hydrogen sulfide gas in tanks can cause coma, paralysis, or death. Precautions include using self contained breathing gear and tying entrants to a safety rope with a nearby observer.
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Center For Disease Control
Atlanta
Luther Hospital
Eau Claire
CDC
Wisconsin
Northwest
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Green Bay West
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Rochester, MN
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Waupaca
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FORD
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Aero Equipment
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New Holland
Bloom Tractor. & Implement
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