Milk fed calves show fewer worms in trials at Auburn
USDA scientists report milk fed calves harbor fewer stomach and intestinal worms than calves on restricted diets. Milk appears to stunt worm growth and may reduce parasite establishment in abomasum, with similar trends in rabbits. Researchers note possible effects from milk enzymes and calcium, but explanations remain under study.
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Regional
Animal Disease Research Laboratory
Auburn
Ala
ARS
G H Rohrbacher
Porter
H Herlich
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Farmers Harvest Tobacco After Warm Week Near Lancaster
Light to fair conditions last week boosted harvest for tobacco farmers. Laverne Mylin and son Carl load tobacco on a wagon on the farm of Lester H Herr in New Providence RD 1. Mylin rents 11 acres and began cutting on Labor Day.
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Laverne Mylin
Carl
Mylin
Lester H Herr
New Providence
Fresh Legume Pastures Raise Bloat Danger in Livestock
Heavy Pennsylvania rains fuel lush legume pastures raising bloat risk from alfalfa red clover and ladino clover. Way urges cautious grazing practices alternate grass and legume, avoid wet legumes, and keep bloat medicine on hand to maximize production with minimal danger.
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Pennsylvania
Associate
Joseph H Way
Sudan
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