Hog Cholera Eradication Phases Outlined by Officials
Dr. J. C. Shook and Dr. R. W. Boone explain Pennsylvania's four phase program to eradicate hog cholera. Seven states are in Phase I, twenty-nine in Phase II, five in Phase III, and eight in Phase IV with goals for nationwide eradication by 1969 to 1972. Pennsylvania plans move to Phase II by January 1, 1966 and aims for broader eradication measures as part of a national effort.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Pennsylvania
J. C. Shook
Bureau of Animal Industry
R. W. Boone
Shook
Boone
National
Hog Cholera Committee of Livestock Conservation, Inc
U. S. Secretary of Agriculture
Ten Year Effects Of Swine Tests Reviewed In United States
W H Bruner notes ten years of swine testing in 38 stations and the AI Breed Meat Certification Program improved locating breeding stock. Records show 21 000 carcasses evaluated and 13 612 sire letters certified with backfat, loin eye area, carcass length data. Ultrasound aids selection. lean meat and rate of gain improved. 20 000 boars evaluated. nine breeds certify meat sires. Pennsylvania may get a station but currently relies on neighboring states.
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United States
W H. Bruner
Ohio State University
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