Best sanitation aids blue comb disease prevention in poultry
Dr. J. O. Alberts of the University of Illinois notes that strict sanitation plus fresh water, ventilation, shade, reduced grain intake, and minimal outside contamination help prevent blue comb. He cites unclear causes, with suspected virus like agent, and outlines symptoms and treatment options including muriate of potash and tetracycline in water.
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J. O. Alberts
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Illinois
Albert
Alberts
Illinois 4-H members head to national camp in Washington
Four Illinois 4-H Club members and two leaders travel to Washington D C for the 23rd National 4-H Club Camp set June 17 to 24. Jean Phillips Rita Schertz Phillip Hobson Deane Keller join leaders Erma Cottingham and E I Pilchard as Illinois honors.
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Washington
Illinois
Washington, D. C
Jean Phillips
Wilmington
Will County
Rita Schertz
Benson
Woodford
Phillip Hobson
Greenfield
Greene County
Deane Keller
Streator
LaSalle County
Erma Cottingham
E. I. Pilchard
National Farm Safety Week Proclaimed by President Eisenhower
The nation observes July 19 to 25 as National Farm Safety Week by presidential proclamation urging farm residents to reduce accidents. Benson notes 14,500 farm deaths in 1951 and that agricultural workers face tripled fatality risk versus industrial workers.
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Eisenhower
Benson
National Safety Council
Department of Agriculture
Coopera
Illinois rural safety council coordinates farm safety drive
State and county agencies along with the Illinois Rural Safety Council and farm organizations organize a broad campaign to promote farm safety through press, radio, and cooperatives. The effort, supported by various groups, aims to increase safety awareness among farmers across Illinois.
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Tion
Farm’safety
Illnois Rural Safety Council
Grazing Woodlands Versus Timber Loss Warns Forester
Gordon Cunningham of the Illinois College of Agriculture says grazing woodlands harms both livestock and timber. He cites Purdue tests showing cattle lose weight on woodland pastures while better gains occur on grass legume pastures. He warns about root damage, disease entry, and poison from oak leaves and other native plants that threaten young trees and livestock.
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Gordon Cunningham
Linois College of Agriculture
Cunningham
Illinois
Purdue University
Mow in Straight Lines With Electric Mower
Advice from Illinois College of Agriculture expert Frank Andrew on safe electric mowing stresses mowing back and forth in straight lines away from the outlet to avoid cutting the cord or electric shock. He warns to keep the cord from tangling, use a heavy rubber covered cord, and mow only in dry conditions to prevent motor damage. The text also oddly shifts to calf dehorning and castration times.
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Frank Andrew
Jshcket
Ilinois College of Agriculture
Andrew
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