Heredity Seen as Key to Feed Efficiency in Livestock
Research shows some animals gain more on less feed, a heritable trait. USDA work at Miles City and Beltsville reports steers gain 2 to 3 pounds daily on the same feed where standard strains gain 2 pounds. Meat hogs show similar efficiency gains, with leaner breeding reducing feed per 100 pounds of gain from 380 to 300-350 pounds. Breeding for feed efficiency could profit all livestock production.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Miles City
Beltsville
Arc Welders Safety Rules for Winter Shop Use
Arc welders are used more in farm shops during winter for repairs. Ground welders properly, avoid wet floors, wear a helmet with eye protection, safety glasses, asbestos or leather aprons, leather gloves, and high boots. Weld painted or lead coated surfaces only in well ventilated areas to avoid health risks.
Jack Brenner Set to Speak at MSC Beef Program
Montana beef program at Montana State College runs December 10 to 13 with speakers including Jack Brenner of Grant president of the Montana Stockgrowers Assn. He will address Ranchers Cattle Breeding Problems at the opening session. Harrer of Lewis and Clark County will discuss the beef improvement plan. Don Tavenner of Pow...
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Montana Agricultural Experiment Station
U. S. Range Livestock Experiment Station
Miles City
Montana
Montana State College
Jack Brenner
Grant
Montana Stockgrowers Association
Harrer
Lewis and Clark County
Don Tavenner
Pow
Bozeman cattle school to discuss records in herd
Ell county will discuss the use of records in a cow herd at the school in Bozeman. The program focuses on beef cattle improvement with sessions on animal diseases linked to breeding and ample grower discussion time after lectures. A $5 registration fee covers room and board and a booklet of lecturer copies.
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Ell County
Bozeman
Banquet Registration Includes Booklet for Short Attendance
Registration for one day or less is $2.50 and covers the booklet but not the banquet. The note mentions a visit to a veterinarian and a logistical reference to a set to see a veterinarian.
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Nosis
Sheep Production School Focuses on Lamb Growth
The Sheep Production School runs December 17 to 19 and covers management for increased lamb production. Shelter belt trees must be ordered before January 1.
Pregnancy tests help feed calf production for ranchers
Ranchers face winter costs and potential calf loss if cows fail to calve in spring. Pregnancy diagnosis offers savings by reducing wasted feed and improving herd timing. While not perfect, its high accuracy and economic benefits prompt more frequent use, depending on conception rates and wintering costs.
Vaccination of Heifer Calves For Bangs
Beaverhead county stockman urged Bangs vaccination of heifer calves to maintain brucellosis free status. Early vaccination reduces vaccine reaction risk and protects calves shipped out of state.
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Beaverhead County
Return of Farmer Daughter to Dillon Home
Mrs. J. W. Evans, previously settled in San Diego, California, plans to return to Dillon to live. She is the mother of Mrs. T. Lee McCracken of Dillon.
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J. W.evans
San Diego
Calif
Dillon
Evans
T. Lee McCracken
Salesman Wanted in Great Falls Mont
Classified notice advertising a sales position seeking applicants over 21 with own car and no experience needed. Company offers training and asks candidates to send full particulars including age address and phone number to Sales Director Box 2062 Great Falls Montana for a personal interview.
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Great Falls
Mont
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