Breakthrough on Atrophic Rhinitis Creamed in Pigs by Ames An tow a Vet
Ames An Towa veterinarian researcher announced a major breakthrough after a 15 year search for causes and treatments of atrophic rhinitis in pigs. Dr William Switzer of the Veterinary Microbiology Research Institute at Ames reported Bordetella bronchiseptica as a principal cause, with sulfa drugs like sulfamethazine and sulfaethoxypyridazine showing effectiveness. The Tow a State Foundation is exploring a patent for public use, and additional causative agents and drugs including tylosin are noted for related swine diseases.
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Ames
Towa
United States
William 2. Switzer
Veterinary M1 Research Institute
American Cyanamice Co
Towa State Foundation
de. Switzer
Eli Lilly & Co
Towares
Sary
Switzer
Iowa
Chickens See Red With Novel Contact Lenses
Santa Rosa inventor A W Schiiner proposes permanent red tint lenses for chickens to reduce cannibalism and pecking. He notes cataract patients behaved oddly and claims the red vision lowers stress, prevents injuries, and minimizes egg breakage by making red stimuli less attractive.
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Santa Rosa
Cali
A. W. Schiiner
Scriner
Be Careful Of Silo Gas Warning From County Expert
Townys county extension director Eugene Math ern warns of dangerous silo gas risks in the next weeks as nitrates ferment into nitrogen dioxide and nitrous oxide. alerts cover nitrate-based silage hazards, symptoms include headaches and nausea, with rare deaths. Precautions include fencing silos, posting warnings, delaying entry for two weeks, and turning off blowers before access.
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Townys County
Eugene Mathern
M Tine
Oeen
Mathora
Irrigation Unit Introduced On Muscaline Island Farm
New irrigation system arrives in the area on Muscaline Island on Hale and Langan farms. Seven sections feed 680 feet of pipe with sprinklers linked to a six cylinder engine. Langin states a two unit setup waters 80 acres with automatic control and an eight foot overhead pipe for tall crops. Potatoes show a good stand and digging is expected in coming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscaline Island
Figlman Lewis Peterson
Elmer T. Langan
Sele
Langin
New 4-H Presidents Named at Iowa State Confab
Ames Jay Pat Glenn 18 of Hamburg and Linda Greenfield 19 of Harcourt are elected 4-H Club presidents by about 1,300 delegates at a conference at Iowa State University. Glenn is son of Mr and Mrs Z B Nenneman while Greenfield is daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Greenfield.
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Hamburg
Linda ‘Greenfield
Harcourt
Glenn
Z. B. Nenneman
Greenfield
Ard
Paul Greenfield
Iowa State University
Hay Quality Tips From Iowa State Extension Dairyman
Donaldo Voelker of Iowa State University warns that over three quarters of hay field losses come from leaf loss when hay is too dry. Leaves are richer than stems, so cutting hay as buds begin to form on legume plants pays off in feeding value.
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Donald Voelker
Towa State University
Vaolke
Number Working On Farms at Lowest Since 40
The May survey shows 7 030 000 persons working on farms in the 48 states, down four percent from the prior low in 1962. Hired workers totaled 2 875 000, a record low for the period, six percent below May 1962. A mild growing season reduced need for rapid field labor. The composite wage rate in April 1963 was 79 cents per hour, with the 1962 average at 85 cents.
Farm calendar entries for Iowa 4-H and livestock events
A dense list of June to August 4-H and livestock shows and conferences across Iowa and nearby states. Entries include Ames veterinary conference June 18, Midsummer Farm Bureau women’s conference in Des Moines, Park Appreciation Days in Tipton, Fremont and West Liberty fairs, state Shorthorn, Guernsey, Jersey, Ayrshire, Holstein shows and sales, national livestock meetings, and 4-H exchange trips, with locations such as Des Moines, Fairfield, Cedar County, Went Liberty, Stockton, and more.
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Farm Bureau
Dex Moines
Forreston
Pomona Grange
Yoyexer Grange
Fairfield
Tipton
Fremont
Mempis
Tenn
Pennsylvania
Kurztown
BU Anderson Farm
Liberty
Cedar County Fairgrounds
Tinton
Des Moines
Distree
Guernsey
West Liberty Fairgrounds
Wapello
deLoana County
Aus
District Jersey
Wesk
Niserlet Ayrshire
Robert Schlapkoht Farm
Stockton
REA
Honey
Central City Salrgrounds
Pair
Lorain Wath
NFO Plans Dairy Holding Action In Kentucky
The National Farmers Organization prepares a dairy holding action in Kentucky to withhold products until processors meet the price growers think they should receive. State Director Amo d Wilhoile said the timetable is set and officials did not elaborate at the meeting.
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Bowling Green
National Farmers Organization
Kentucky
NFO
Amo'd Wilhoile
Louisa Beef Producers urged to review performance standards
Louisa county beef producers heard ISU expert William Zmolek urge closer scrutiny of cattle performance, noting gains, feed efficiency, and potential marketing shifts amid growing Western competition. He cautioned not to ignore a 26 year growth in per capita beef production while acknowledging price mood remains uncertain.
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William Zmolek
Exiangion
ISU
Louisa County
Zmolek
Sime
Zindek
Louisa Beef Tour Stop Sparks Market Debate
A crowd of about 4050 attended a dinner where Zmolek said monetary standard figures were hard to obtain and critics blamed packers and processing plants for high markups. They urged more feeders toward choice grade while noting a market for prime steers. George Small and Albert Boysen were elected new directors of the association, with attendees including beer producers and Chicago Livestock members from Muscatine Des Moines and Washington.
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Zmolek
George Small
Albert Boysen
Chisago Livestock Association
Barkers
Fred Weir
Muscatine
Des Moines
Washington
Louisa Farms Beef Tour Walks through 14 Operations
A group toured 14 beef farms in four hours in Louisa County on Thursday afternoon. Observations focused on cattle rooking and management as herds ranging from 400 to 1200 pounds were appraised. Predominant breeds were Blacks and Herefords with some slight bloat and foot rot noted. weight guessing contest winners were Roland Rabenold, Harland Bain, Saffeld, and Benny Nelson.
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Louisa County
Louisa County Beef Producers
Henry Battenhagen
Wapello
Battenhagen
Bartenhagen
Journal
Louisa County Beef Appalegray
Lewis Newell
George Crist
Raymond Benerickson
Bob Schmidt
H. XN. P. Small
Nile Jones
Fred Peterson
Max Robertson
Walter Gartenhagen
Herlan Beik
H. B. Christy
Keith Beik
Henry Bartenhagen
Roland Rabenold
Harland Bain
Saffeld
Benny Nelson
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Donald L. Lee
Dial
Cedar Street
Muscatine Journal Farm News
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Pat Glenn
Paul Healy
Bernard Nall
Vincent Gaeta
Joe Nall
Journal Phata
Venient
Dia
Wilton Junction
Letts Lumber CO
Farmer's Calendar
Anni
Saliege of Veterinary Medicine
Une
Wilton Tay
Columbus
Ray Wuestenberg
General Insurance Bonds Service
Dial MA
West Liberty
Louisa Farms
MR. Farmer
Monsanto
Uscatine
STE
Mulberry Ave
Mulberry
Caravan
Walcott
Muscatine and
Scot Counties
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