Nicarbazin Highlighted as Top Chemical for Coccidiosis Control
Harrisburg reports at the Pennsylvania Farm Show that nicarbazin is the outstanding chemical for coccidiosis control in poultry. Dr. Walter H. Ott notes a 95 percent reduction in Delaware and Maryland broiler areas in 1955-56, compares it to early sulfa drug adoption, and cites safety, testing, and compatibility with additives as key factors.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
Walter H. Ott
Merck Institute For Therapeutic Research
State Poultry Federation
Ott
Harrisburg Poultry Tests Aim to Find Best Bird Strains
George M. Anthony, chairman of the state poultry committee, says random sample tests are the best way to evaluate poultry quality. He spoke at the Pennsylvania State Poultry Federation meeting at the State Farm Show and outlined a new egg sampling system to improve accuracy. He urged growers to test several strains side by side and to know their hatchery and dependability to ensure quality chicks.
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George Anthony
Harrisburg
George M. Anthony
Pennsylvania
Anthony
Pennsylvania State Poultry Federation
Peeling wins grand championship at Pennsylvania Farm Show
At Camp Hill Cumberland County 2208 Logan St the first Pennsylvania Farm Show Christmas tree contest crowned a grand champion Scotch Pine on a revolving stand. Sixteen growers entered 30 trees with Peeling winning in Norway Spruce Red Pine and Austrian Pine as well.
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U Peeling
Logan St
Camp Hill
Cumberland County
United States
Pennsylvania
Homer R. Savage
Reading RD
H. Denton Ashway, Jr
Halifax
Dauphin County
Peeling
Pennsylvania Christmas Tree Growers Assn
Fred E Winch, Jr
Cornell University
Ithaca
N.Y
Rural Banks See Faster Deposit Growth Than Cities
National rural bank deposits rose 3.4 percent while city deposits gained 1.8 percent. The Farm Credit Administration forecasts higher farmer borrowing in 1957 than 1956, with total farm debt around 18 billion dollars by year’s end, about 6 percent above last year.
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Farm Credit Administration
FCA
Poultry Prices and Receipts Reported in Market Update
Market note shows mixed poultry demand with ample supplies and steady prices. Beefed up receipts totaled 15 79,000 pounds including Maryland and Delaware consignments. broilers and fryers priced 22-25 cents for heavy 3-4 lb, hens 17-22, toms 22-24, ducks 25-26, and young turkeys 30-35 for hens and 22-24 for toms.
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Maryland
Delaware
Eggs Prices In Philadelphia Market Report
USDA notes barely steady supplies adequate for fair demand. Storms and transportation issues do not affect arrivals. Wholesale price ranges show large 45-48 lb white at 37 to 39 cents, large brown 36-37, medium white 31-32, brown 31-32 cents. Receipts Jan 15 totaled 5,100 cases by truck.
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Philadelphia
USDA
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Nicarbazin
Kerr’s
Arthur E. Gehman R.D
Columbia Ph. Atlas
Sean Seal
Flo Bal
General Electric
Lancaster
L. H. Brubaker
Strasburg Pike
Strasburg
Green Meadow Farm
Hampshire
Marietta
Charles Hooker
Intercourse
Clem E. Hooker
Intercourse, Pennsylvania
Southfield
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