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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1964
Page
10
In Frederick County starlings are a common plague, roosting by tens of thousands along the Potomac near Brunswick. The piece warns of disease risks including histoplasmosis from bird droppings and argues for extermination or government action to curb these pests before more people or livestock fall ill.
Prolonged stabling of dairy cattle over the winter months leads to foot problems, notably thrush. The Mary land State Veterinary Medical Association notes the disease erodes hoof coverage, causes lameness, and is identifiable by a foul odor during milking. Early detection, corrective trimming, and medication are key. consult a veterinarian for swollen or severely infected feet.
Broadleaf evergreens notably rhododendron show leaf injury in late winter and early spring with browning at margins and tips and chlorosis between rains. Causes include winter damage, soil acidity, iron shortage, drought, shade, lime wash, and drainage. Remedies include acid mulch and ferrous salts, plus checking for winter root damage.
Thirty 4 H and FFA members competed in the Maryland Hampshire Swine Breeders Association judging contest at the Frederick Fairgrounds. Winners received cash credits toward the purchase of two bred gilts at the sale with top placers Daryl Sheils Donald Bowman Tyce Pearson and Harvey Clem. Forty two sales saw 39 head average 73 per pig totaling 2845. Maryland feeder pig sales are rising versus 1962.
Sixty four hogs completed a test begun last October to measure efficiency in swine and meat type excellence. The most efficient pen was four Yorkshires bred by Alice and Sam Beattie of Ridgely Maryland with 3.22 pounds feed per pound gain.
Maryland Extension Service home economists explain the washerble label on clothing, guiding safe machine laundering and indicating fabric care. The guidance helps identify garments that can be washed in a machine without damage.
The report notes producers may receive varied payments due to lack of coordination among producers, handler substitutions of supplies, special premiums or deductions, and unequal bargaining. Inconsistent weighing and testing can also lead to different prices for the same grade of milk.
Frederick County DHIA figures show cows averaging 11 062 pounds of milk and 419 pounds butterfat, above Maryland and U S totals. National averages were 11 286 pounds milk and 434 butterfat, with state all cows at 7 325 pounds milk and 274 butterfat. The 1963 annual report was distributed at the DHIA meeting with 21 percent of county dairy cattle enrolled.
The annual 4 H Club Beef Tour runs Friday March 27, Saturday March 28, and Monday March 30 leaving Frederick Fairgrounds at 9 am. Parents and leaders may attend and attendees should bring lunch and a drink. Each project owner will provide details on purchase date and place, cost, birth date, daily feed, feed mix, estimated weight, and feed cost. The tour visits projects including Friday Larry Doub Elmer.
Maryland dairy farmers face rising indigestion and production drops as hay silage degrades and grain rations are increased abruptly. Veterinarians urge gradual changes to hay and grain to prevent upset cows and milk loss. The Maryland State Veterinary Medical Association notes silos near empty and silage strong smelling, sometimes wet at the bottom, boosting toxicity risk. The 305 day milk output of Gladevale Zeus Champion Evelyn stands out at 17,480 pounds with 630 pounds butterfat, bred by Walkersville’s George C. Stauffer & Son, with a long list of named individuals and a forthcoming Meadow Lane Farm meeting in New York.
Entries for this column cover Frederick County events and 4-H activities. Dates include tractor programs at Gladhill and Ceresville, a Dairy Princess contest deadline, horse clinics, poultry judging, leadership camps, and the Farm Bureau spring meeting at Walkersville Fire Hall.
A Maryland Extension Service note explains repotting when soil dries quickly. Use broken pot pieces or gravel in a larger pot for drainage, position the plant at the same depth, and fill with soil nearly to the top leaving room to water.
Catoctin View S C Jane 4606-259 produced 17 666 pounds milk and 720 pounds butterfat in 363 days. Catoctin View Gay Admiral 4124532, seven years old, had 18 279 pounds milk and 687 pounds butterfat in 328 days. Both are owned by Austin B Walter B Coblentz Jefferson.
The Eastern Angus Association held its Spring meeting on Saturday March 14 at Mijo Farm Ijams ville the home of Mr and Mrs Joseph Etter. President Dr George Irmisch of Columbus New Jersey and Mohawk Farms presided. Attendees included Kenneth Gross Sugar Loaf Farm Staunton VA Carol Hackney Cold Saturday Farm Finksburg MD Robert Hartley Eisenhower Farms Gettysburg PA Conrad Grove Sole Farms Pottstown PA Roger Heins Mohawk Farms Canajoharie NY J E Maples Hickory Ridge Farm Barysville VA Joseph Etter Mijo Farm Tamsville MD James Coyner Fieldman for the party.
Prices fall for broilers and eggs while production remains high. University of Maryland economist Jake Maness predicts ample output for months, contrasting with supermarket consumer benefits. Merking Wayne Della, a three year old owned by Merkle A King in Germantown, produced 13 610 pounds milk and 619 pounds butterfat in 385 days.
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