Diagnosing Livestock Poisoning From Pesticides
USDA studies tackle hard to diagnose livestock poisoning from chlorinated hydrocarbons and organic phosphorus compounds. Autopsies often miss cases. diagnosis relies on history symptoms exposure and tissue or stomach analyses. Recovery is possible with quiet care and fresh uncontaminated feed.
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R. D. Radeleff
ARS Entomology Research Station
Kerrville
Texas
Marketing quota penalty set at 109 per bushel for excess wheat
The U S Department of Agriculture announced a marketing quota penalty of 109 dollars per bushel on excess wheat from the 1958 crop. The penalty equals 45 percent of the May 1 parity price of 242 dollars per bushel. Growers approved quotas on June 20, 1957. noncompliers face penalties unless exemptions apply.
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US Department of Agriculture
Pesticide dangers and antidotes in livestock care
The article explains antidotes for organophosphorus poisoning using atropine sulfate and 2 PAM with high-dose atropine. It discusses how insecticide quantity, particle size, and plant chemicals affect livestock poisoning risk, noting herbicides are rarely livestock poisons and detailing toxicity levels for pentachlorophenol, Deltadin, 2 4 D, and arsenical compounds.
Large Broiler Placements Forecast From Pullet Hatchings
April broiler pullet placement reports show rising numbers with ten top breeders placing 3,320,000 chicks in April, up 9 percent from a year earlier. For January through April 1958 pullet placements reached 10,690,000, about 13 percent higher than the same period in 1957, signaling larger broiler production next year.
Dozen DHIA Openings Target Solaneco Assn 10
Dairymen in the Solaneco area of Quarryville and southern Lancaster County are urged to join the Dairy Herd Improvement Association Assn 10. Victor Plastow says the new record year starts June 1 and a tester will be hired if enough work is available. At least twelve herds could be added. contact the Lancaster County Agricultural Extension Office for details.
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