Animal Disease Losses Near Three Billion Annually
A report in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association estimates total annual losses from animal diseases at 2.9 billion dollars. Specific 1956 figures include mastitis 228 million, shipping fever 25 million, anaplasmosis 9.5 million, atrophic rhinitis in swine 14 million, and vibriosis in cattle and sheep 145 million. Other diseases lack estimates.
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Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
Poultry prices steady as imports remain ample in Philadelphia market
Processed poultry offerings were about steady with ample supplies for fair demand. Grade A and US Grade A 2-3 lb birds delivered in Philadelphia were 33-36 cents per lb, mostly 33-34 cents. 4-5% lb hens at 31-32 cents. Receipts on April 9 included 112000 lb Maryland, 106000 Delaware, 22000 South Carolina, 43000 North Carolina, and 21000 Virginia. Also note: Infectious encephalitis in humans was about 50 percent higher in 1956 than 1955 per veterinary authorities.
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Philadelphia
U.S
Maryland
Delaware
South Carolina
North Carolina
Virginia
Man
Ornithosis Mistaken For Turkey Erysipelas
Two turkey flocks suffered deaths blamed on erysipelas until veterinary exam revealed ornithosis as the true cause. Antibiotic treatment briefly reduced losses, but deaths resumed and prompted change in care per the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Prompt veterinary diagnosis is urged due to symptom overlap among animal diseases.
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Turkey
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
Broilers and Turkeys Market Report Unsettled Demand
Philadelphia wholesale broiler and turkey market shows abundant supplies and weak clearing. Prices vary by class with white rocks at 34-36 cents, capons 28-44 cents, cross fryers 25 cents, Reds 20-24 cents, and turkeys unsettled with heavy hens at 40-42 cents and young toms 25-27 cents. Total receipts April 9 around 140,000 lbs including Delaware 20,000 and Maryland 10,000 lbs.
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Philadelphia
Ali
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
Poultry Sale Offers White Vantress and Various Fowl Lots
A detailed poultry auction list shows bidders and prices for White Vantress, White Rock, Indian River, and other breeds. Items include volumes from 700 to 10,000 birds with bids around 20 percent to 28 percent and notes of no sale on some entries. Local firms and farms like Morgantown Feed, Leola Poultry, and Mandala Poultry participate alongside producers/cooperative exchanges.
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Robert Musser
Leola
Elmer Leamon
Producers Cooperative Exchange
Melvin E. Hess
Carl B. Risser
Willis Good
S. E. Davis
John S. Beiler
Walter C. Mellinger
Wenger's Mill
Vernon Zimmerman
Starr Poultry
John E. Hollinger
Roy E. Ream
David K. Burkholder
Wenger's Mills
Victor F. Weaver Inc
Morgantown
Leroy Lapp
Victor F. Weaver
Glenn H. Herr
J. Floyd Kreider
Paul Gehman
Lauxmont
Egg Market Report Shows Steady Demand and Ample Supplies
Egg dealers report steady demand with plentiful supplies across all grades. Current receipts sold in small lots at 27 to 28 cents. Wholesale prices list ranges for large and med white and brown eggs by weight and quality, with April 9 receipts of 2,700 cases all by truck.
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Philadelphia
When working with sheep do not use wool for handles
Instruction emphasizes avoiding using sheep wool as handles in any task. It presents a practical guideline to prevent wool misuse and potential fiber damage while handling animals.
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Wirthmore
Marietta
LeRoy M. Sensenig Hinkletown
Ph. Ephrata Republic
Clem E. Hooker Intercourse
Ph. Southfield
Ph. Landisville Twinoaks
Hatchery
York
America
Snavely’s Farm Service
New Holland
Broilers
Lancaster Broilers
Lancaster
Chestnut St
Lane
Baler
Willow ST
Ph. Lane
Ford Tractor
FORD
Lauder Bros
Haverstick Bros
Columbia Pike
Lancaster Ph
Elizabethtown Farmers Supply, Inc
Conestoga Farm Service
Quarryville Ph
Allen H. Matz
Denver
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