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Lancaster Farming

Location

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1955

Page

9

Stilbestrol Use Expands in Livestock Feed Crtics Diminish

In 1956 Stilbestrol or diethylstilbestrol gains acceptance as a livestock feed ingredient, with widespread adoption noted by Penn State and state extension experts. King reports average gain increases of about 16 percent with 13 percent less feed, while 60 percent of commercial supplements may contain such hormones. Beef and pork consumption trends show total meat output up five percent, with per capita meat use reaching 160 pounds.

Lancaster Thomas King Livesbock Pennsylvania State University College of Agriculture King Iowa State College Purdue Univeristy Middlewest South West Mr. King Dwight Youngkin Penn State Younkin

Grain treated with mercury compound must be destroyed

Grain treated with a mercury compound and not used for seed should be destroyed. These compounds are highly poisonous and such grain should never go into feed.

Campbell Skidless Barn Snow promotes safe cow floors

Broken hip risk from slippery barn floors is addressed by Campbell’s Skidless Barn Snow. It keeps floors sanitary white and reduces waste, promising cheaper livestock insurance and fewer costly accidents for cows. Manufactured by Harry T. Campbell Sons' Corporation Towson Maryland.

Campbell Harry T. Campbell

Cattle feeding theories and hog market notes from farm meeting

A Lancaster PA farm meeting discussed Corn Belt corn output rising 17 percent and strong feeder prices. Mr King and Mr Youngkin predicted hog grades and liveweight fat content, while King outlined six production aims for beef feeders and emphasized cost control, records, and improved breeding to boost margins.

U.S King

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