Signs of rabies in livestock vary widely
Arch ie Brovold of Buffalo County extension reports a sharp rise in rabies among Wisconsin animals over the past year. Livestock may not show classic mad dog signs. rabid ruminants can appear comatose, act disturbed, or exhibit altered vocalizations. Farmers are urged to avoid direct contact, vaccinate, and consult a veterinarian for suspected cases. A quarantine may be issued with fines for noncompliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Brovold
Buffalo County Extension
Wisconsin
Mr. Brovold
Don Bosman
State Department of Agriculture
Peanut price supports extended four-year 1982 plan
The House Agriculture Committee voted to extend the peanut price support program for four years starting 1982 with a $600 per ton floor. The compromise, proposed by Rep. Charles Rose, centers on quota peanuts for domestic food use and maintains the current acreage and marketing quotas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Agriculture Committee
Kika de la Garza
Texas
Charles Rose
North Carolina
Agriculture Committee
Change in retirement test works to benefit of farmers
Eau Claire reports on a retroactive Social Security change in 1978 that favors farmers. The new law allows benefits to continue when grain raised before retirement is sold after retirement. It also creates back payments for eligible retirees, though retroactivity complicates entitlements and requires Social Security office contact.
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Congress
Minnesota beef tour planned to Nebraska and Sioux City
University of Minnesota and Minnesota State Cattlemen Association sponsor a four day beef cattle study tour for operators starting August 11. Participants visit O Neal Bassett Lexington Conad Columbus and West Point Nebraska ranches and feedlots and IBP plant in Sioux City. Registration limited to 43 with a 195 fee refundable until Aug 11.
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Nebraska Ranch
University of Minnesota
Office of Special Programs
Minnesota State Cattleman’s Association
Minnesota Extension Feedlot Committee
O’neal
Bassett
Lexington
Conad
Columbus
West Point
Nebraska
IBP
Sioux City
Ray Arthaud
University of Minnesota Extension
Paul Hasbargen
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Dorchester
Loyal Barn Limer
Loyal
Wis
Kinney Dairy Supply Inc
Kinney Dairy
Mueller
PTA Ae
Washington, D.C
Rep. Rose
Midwest Silo
Midwest
State
Mawes Stells
Silo Co
Boscobel
Medford
Shelbyville
Rusk Implement, Inc
Menomonie
Rusk
Social Security
Richard Smith
Eau Claire
Paul, Minn
Coffey Hall
University of Minnesota, St. Paul
Abbotsford
Boyd Enterprise
Cadett
Gilman
Granton
Greenwood
Francis Melvin Sons
Francis Melvin, Inc
F.M. Sand & Gravel, Inc
Neillsville Enterprise
Owen
Stanley
Thorp
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