Hog Cholera Spreads Across Iowa as May Quarantines Rise
Iowa officials report May available data show 39 hog herds quarantined in May, with 5 released after cleanup. May totals include 5,837 pigs, 5,454 native and 382 from out of state. Vaccination discussions emphasize combining anti hog cholera serum with modified live virus for lasting protection, noting breaks occur due to late vaccination and busy farming. New outbreak counts appear in multiple counties, while Lone Tree volunteers assist a local farmer facing a heart attack diagnosis.
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Towa
State Department of Agriculture
Iowa
Maynard Spear
Kevin State University
M. E. Pomeroy
Animal Industry
Spear
Speie
Yowa
Americans shift to detergents as soap use declines
U S Department of Agriculture reports total soap and synthetic detergent use stays near 37 pounds per person yearly since World War II. Detergents rise from 3 pounds per capita in 1947 to 20 pounds in 1959 and plateau, while soap drops from 4 pounds to 7 pounds per person.
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Washington
Agricuture Department
United States
Livestock Judges to Emphasize Muscling In 1960s
Animal Scientist James J. Risci of Iowa State University announced at the Iowa State livestock judging conference June 7 and 8 that more emphasis will be placed on muscling in beef and lamb. About 85 judges, breeders, instructors, extension staff, and industry representatives attended. The shift favors natural thickness over fat covering, with focus on the loin and rump. Observers compared live animals to their carcasses to gauge accuracy. Livestock and dairy judging sessions also addressed herd evaluation.
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James J. Risci
Iowa State University
Iowa State
Iowa,State University
Kiser
U S Cheese Production Tops World Exports Lag
Washington report states the United States produces about 15 billion pounds of cheese annually, far more than any nation, yet exports little. Imports average 60 million pounds yearly, mainly Italian and blue mold varieties, while Swiss cheese largely serves as donations. Per capita consumption runs high at about 40 pounds annually.
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Richard P. Towers
Washington
United States
Agriculture Department
Netherlands
Durocs Pigs Sent to Korea by 4-H Group Donation
Twenty seven pure bred Duroc pigs a mix of 22 gilts and five boars will be shipped to Korea June 14 to aid pig breeding efforts. The animals donated by Toa County Officers Association were collected in Granger and will depart June 15, sailing to San Francisco then to Korea for a 28 day voyage. Distribution to Korean 4-H Club youth will be overseen by Col. Charles Anderson of the U S Army.
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Des Moines
Korea
H. Club
Towa
Pera L. B. Liddy
Towa County Officers Associationy
Granger
Iie
San Francisco
Liddy
Col
Charles Anderson
U. S. Army
Youth head named at National Catholic Welfare Council
Rev. Frederick J. Stevenson, formerly head of Cardinal Dougherty High School in Philadelphia, has been named the new head of the Youth Department of the National Catholic Welfare Council.
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Washington
National Catholic Welfare Council
Frederick J. Stevenson
Cardinal Dougherty
Philadelphia
Silver Stirrup Club Plans Two Day July Horse Show
The Silver Stirrup Saddle Club of West Liberty schedules a two day horse show at the fairgrounds starting July 7 at 10 p.m. and July 8 at 2:30 p.m., accredited by the Iowa Stock Horse Association and Mid-Western Horseman's Association. Plans for the West Liberty Fair centennial include a pageant August 19 and 20 with the Silver Stirrup Club performing in an Indian scene and parade.
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West Liberty
American Legion Hall
Iowa Stock Horse Association
Mid-Western Horseman's Association
Fairgrounds
West
Saddie Club
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