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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1980-11-12, Page 23SH CAREER DAY — Wednesday Was Career Day at South Huron District High School. Above, student host Carrie Sweeney chats with accountant Ron Breen, pharmacist Esmail Merani, accountant Stu Homuth and student host ,Patti Bedour.Staff photo • 4 .7\ So, a PRICES HAVE BEEN SLASHED at CENTRALIA FARMERS on a SPECIAL SELECTION of ,CASEMENT AND AWNING OFF MANPURFIACCETURER'S SUGGESTED . On Timbertone Windows Only 1.0/es pRk° e'S\ 1 51° ....0000111111111111 Home Hardware Building Supplies 1 HURON 11RACTOR Myth 523.4244 Exeter 235.1115 Attention to your tile drainage system now could mean an earlier start in the field next,spring and better crop yields at harvest time. "Tile drainage systems must be maintained regular- ly to ensure continued ef- ficiency," says Ross Irwin of the School of Engineering, UniverSity of Guelph, "Late .fall is the best time to walk the land and check the con- ditions of outlets." Make sure all outlets are clear of debris so water can flow away freely. Install ro- dent guards to keep out muskrats and rats. Remove brush, weed, old fencing or silt plugging drainage ditches. "One way to reduce maintenance probleins is to establish a good grass sod along the ditch bank. Do not allow' livestock to graze along the banks during freez- STORE CHEMICALS IN SAFE 'PLACES term ,oteiyA6500.1ANon, Some Millenium Timbertone Are TRIPLE SEAL For Extra Savings' On Your Heating/CoOling,Bili ,C34T operating ,and fixed units C4T operating and fixed units C210T operating and fixed units C5T operating and fixed units Some Awning A32T fixed and operating units 'units A348T operating units A448T operating units A4210T operating units Any of the Timbertone Millenium Windows qualify for the Dashwood Energy Drive Contest on purchases over $100.00. Ending Dec. 15/80 Many Casemen Units Huron farm & home news A eh ieve m t Hope to. achieve .hydro :commitment. Timos,Advecato, Novernipor 12, 19110 •I00 IA (New Brown Millenium) • 4 sheets only • 23 sheets only • 11 sheets only • 5 sheets only '16" $960 $800 800 TIMBERTONE MILLENIUM PASHWPOD. QUALITY, WIND • WS the thirty-third annual Huron County •441 AChieVt. • meat Night will be 'held in the central 'Huron Secon- dary , School in Clinton, on Friday, November. 14th, commencing at 0:00 All Huron County 4-H Agricultural Club. members win?. completed -a. project in 1980 will receive their awards on this occasion, as well as those who have received special trophies and awards of their 1980.4-H club work. Everyone who has an in- terest in the 4-H programme' After five yeais of study, Karl Winter can say with certainty' that there are no long-term drawbacks to the early weaning of dairy calves. The Charlottetown, P.E,I., Agriculture Canada scientist Set out to test his early- weaning theory in December 1975. He wanted to see if calves could be weaned as early as three or four weeks, rather than the conventional six to 10 weeks. Ventilation' to be aired Moves toward more con- f inement housing for livestock and efforts to con- serve energy mean that farmers must pay more attention to ventilation systems. . "Every time you add in- sulation to conserve energy and make animals comfor- table, you must also make sure that animals have ade- quate ventilation to perform satisfactorily," says Dr. W. S. Young, co-ordinator of agricultural extension at the Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph. To assist farmers making changes in livestock hous- ing, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food and the OAC are sponsoring a ventilation seminar at Tren- ton November 25. Subjects to be covered in- chide the reasons for ven- tilation, alternative systems and evaluation of fans. Afternoon presentations ex- amine the energy efficiency of solar-assisted ventilation systems and others. "This program is' of special interest to farmers changing their ventilation systems or building new livestock housing facilites," says Dr. Young. "However, the information is also of in- terest to contrators, material suppliers and other people interested in livestock ventilation." The seminar will be in the Wandlyn Inn, at Interchange 89 on Highway 401. To register, send $10 per person to Ventilation Seminar, .C/0, Don Present, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Box 340, Stirling, Qn- ,tario KOK 3E0 is invited to attend the Achievement. Night., Storing big round -Wit; How much hay de you lose in a year? If you are using big round bales, read on, Big round bales have really caught on in Huron County, There seems to be many methods used to store these 'bales, but some methods really are ,better than. others. South 'Dakota State, University did some research on storing •big round bales. They found the 00, way was to "store them Early weaning offers several major advantages, according to Dr. Winter, First, it reduces the liquid feeding period, when calves are subject to scours and digestive problems:In Some herds', those problems result in up to 50 per cent mortali- ty. Early weaning' reduces labor costs, since it is easier to care for calves on dry feed in group housing, com- pared to the individual care needed when calves are on liquid feed. Overall feed'costs are also reduced since dry feeds are more economical than milk or milk replacer, especially if the calf is fed fermented colostrum, as' Dr. Winter recommends. Here is the eight-point program Dr. Winter offers as a good alternative calf rearing system. 1) Let the newborn calf have colostrum within four hours of birth. There should be a second feeding before the calf is 12 hours old. Separate the cow and calf, after 24 hours. 2) Feed the dam's colostrum for the first three days.. 3) After three days, feed fermented colostrum (two parts colostrum to one part of hot water) to a maximum of 10 per cent of birth weight. 4) Offer starter rations-after three days of age. 5) At 21 days, wean abruptly!, Delay Weaning of sick calves, but aggressive eaters may be weaned at two weeks if -desired.• .6) After 21 days, feed.20 per cent starter mixture free-, choice. • 7)' At eight to 10 weeki, switch to a complete grower mixture with 10 per cent course-ground hay. This mixture should contain 16 'per cent protein. Feed free- choice. 8) Offer hay and/or silage at 12 to 14 weeks of age. *Restrict grower mixture to 2.5 kilograms .per day, plus forage free-choice. Remove hay from grower mixture when' forage is `fed separate- ly. "Using this systeni, 'farmers can wean calves at three weeks and there are no immediate or long-term effects on the young calf," Dr. Winter says. "Such a program not only has potential savings in feed, labor and housing costs, but it also ensures a good start for the calf." ing and thawing Wea,,her,;' says Mr.Irwin. "Repair erosion dan age near drainage outlets 1k ith stone. rf the outlet has Collapsed, build a new oi.e before heavy rains. The out- let is a critical part of the drainage system, and the part most susceptible to damage." Check the head walls of the outlets for scour and un- dermining. Look for cracks, settlement and shifting that will misalign the drain. The outlet can be protected with a three-metre (10-foot) length of pipe at the end of the drain line where it emp, ties into the ditch. Willows, elm, poplar and soft maple trees can also couse problems if the roots clog drains. Remove the trees if they are within 15 to 25 metres (50 to 80 feet) of the drain. Although tile drainage removes surplus water from the fields, don't overlook the importance of suface drainage, Water furrows and other forms df surface drainage can be used to remove more than half of the excess water. For more information about drainage problems consult fact sheet 553- Maintenance of the Drainage System. This pUblication is' available from local and Feed, Legistative Buildings, Toronto, Ontario 7A IA5.* frt, set end-to-end with,_the ends touching and with about 18. inches. between rows. Dry matter losses were only 0.8% this way. 'Bales .stored in a 'pyramid stack used less space, but. had dry matter losses of 10.8%, These bales held too much moisture at the points of contact between the rows. This -caused deterioration and rotting of the hay. To store bales in a pyramid stack, you should cover the stack with 4 or 6 rail plastIe held down with tires and ropes, Bales placed in rows with16". space on all sides (not touching at the ends) had losses of 4%. This system also requires, the• most, space„ • Bales should be stored on a well-drained site, Research is being done .110w. in Ontario, on this same problem, The results should ' be available next year, • Ron Fleming, Agricultural Engineer PANELS 1981 Panelling is Arriving Daily - PANE.L.PACS are now. available for your At-Home convenience to help you in your panelling selection.. Middleton Hearthstone Coachman Rosewood • Palamino White Huntsville Birch 41 Was reviewed in detail bar . the: 'Ontario. Energy Board this summer, And found to ton reasonable Keep•batteries powered up with a John Deere Charger You can keep batteries' at peak charge or bpost- start engines with a John Deere Charger. Choose from four models. All have a safety thermal cutoff switch, heavy- - gauge steel case, OploP, coded terminal grips, easy-to-read ammeter, and detailed operating . instructions on the case. All John Deere Chargers are Ut. and OSA . approved. HIGH- PRESSURE WASHER Clean up quick with this compact new washer. It's right' for dozens of tough jobs around the home 500-550 psi of nozzl pressure make short work of normally tedious jobs. 5 489 Chained Lightning... 'Stop in today for a demonstration on the new line of John Deere Chain Saws. Choose; from seven (models - 30 to 78cc, 12 to 27-inch sprocket-nose guidebar. Each has a chisel or semichisel chain, automatic oiler, and counterbalanced crankshaft. Conveniently located handles and controls. Throttle/trigger interlock pro;ides added safety. Get professional quality and dependability 'in the new line of John Deere Saws. Put warmth where you want it with a John Deere Space heater Two models are available to heat machine sheds, workships, cabins .. anywhere 115-volt current is available. All burn kerosene or No. 1 or No. 2 fuel oil. Fuel saving thermostat is standard on 150,000 Btu model, optional on the 90,000-Btu model. Energy Minister Hobert Welch 'has reconfirmed the Government's. . commitment to reducing the differential between the retail rate for electricity paid by rural residents and that paid, by urban residents, "There has Om absolute, iy no change in the commit- ment made by Premier Davis in, the Legislature last. April to reduce the rural/ur- ban electricity retail rate differential", the Minister said. "I have asked Ontario Hydro to report to me on ways this objective can be achieved, and expect to receive that report in the very near future," The Minister also stated that the recent announce-• ment by Ontario Hydro that its wholesale or bulk- power rates, would increase in 1981 k CENTRALIA FARMERS Centralia Phone 228-6638 .• '.§:•••\ Sees no drawback to 'earlier ng Novv's the time to check drainage _I 4/ • •••:, • (CAVE 55% CLEARANCE OF DISCONTINUED