The Citizen, 1996-03-20, Page 49Ciba Seeds
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C-4030
2575 H.U. - 82 Day
G-4030 is an easy-shelling hybrid with very
good drought tolerance for superb
performance in hot, dry years.
Excellent yields of large yellow kernels that
dry down quickly make it a great choice for
the dry grain market.
toG-412135
2625 H.U. - 83 Day
Capable of outstanding yield potential in
2700 H.U. areas. Large girthy ears
producing large kernels with excellent dry-
down that are a treat to shell make G-4035
ideal for the dry grain and high moisture
corn markets.
‘AE`NG-4064
2700 H.U. - 85Day
Excellent stalk rot tolerance combined with
good natural corn borer tolerance are the
keys to G-4064's success in continuous
corn programs. A consistent performer
with the capability of producing high yields
of quality grain are the primary reasons to
select G-4064 for your operation.
G-4043
2600 H.U. - 82 Day
Consistency, excellent standability, superb
spring vigour and roots are the reasons
why this hybrid is adaptable to any tillage
system. Excellent stress tolerance
completes this hybrid package. Premium
quality silage make G-4043 a versatile
addition lo any farming operation.
te$X-94131
2650 H.U. - 83 Day
X-9401 is an exciting new entry in the Ciba
Seeds lineup. A complete package with
excellent spring vigour and very good
stalks that support high yields of quality
grain. X-9401 performs well on all soil
types and is adaptable to any cultural
practice.
2850 H.U. - 92 Day
Ener-Feast I
Ener-Feast I was the first Ciba Seeds
hybrid recommended for premium silage
It offers high digestible energy and
increased palatability over the more
commonly used grain hybrids as well as
less feed waste and excellent silage yields.
The result - more milk per cow and an
improvement in your operation's
profitability.
John Van Beers,
R.R. #1 Blyth 523-4431
Keith Black
R.R. #1 Belgrave 357-1092
CUBA SEEDS
THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 1996. PAGE A-25.
Swine producers look at facility options
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Choosing the right option
Swine producers are having to decide which type of operation is best suited to their needs,
continue with the one-site operation or move to the newer system of multiple-site facilities.
By Ed Barrie
Swine Advisor
The appearance of a number of
new swine buildings, associated
with multiple site production has
caused a lot of people who operate
single site production facilities to
seriously analyze their management
skills. They do not want to miss out
on a major shift in technology, but
for a number of reasons, do not
want to invest the substantial sums
of money required to become
multiple site producers.
The questions that these people
raise have resulted in some answers ,
being developed which may well
go a long way in sustaining single
site production in Ontario.
Ventilation has clearly become a
major issue. To maximize animal
performance it is vital that clean,
fresh, uncontaminated air be made
available to the animals at a speed
and temperature which does not
stress them. Builders have seen the
significance of this fact and new
facilities are equipped with well
designed efficient systems. In
addition, older single site facilities
can be refitted with the same well
designed efficient systems. The
considerations to be looked at when
planning these changes are to get
designs from people who are
knowledgeable and fluent in the
business, and purchase what is
needed to get the job done.
Combined with improved
Continued from A-24
reply. Often the person will add
information that will help you to
see the problem more clearly and it
also can prevent you from making a
hasty and ill advised comment.
Another point to remember is
that we are least likely to accept a
criticism in the moments just after
ventilation a producer may add
interior doors, walls etc. to create
all-in all-out rooms if at all
possible. This allows for a
complete clean up of the facility,
one section at a time, but done on a
regular basis.
Bio Security is another phase that
comes up in these discussions.
What we are really recognizing is
that the greatest threats to health
come from pig-to-pig contact.
Second greatest threats are pig-to-
other-animal, including rats, mice,
birds and organism which may be
carried on human clothing. Third
greatest threats are probably those
which are carried by air from other
swine locations. These concerns
have been addressed in a number of
ways. Elimination of live animal
introductions to a facility. If it. is
absolutely necessary to bring in
live animals, strict quarantine and
isolation rules will be observed.
The use of Artificial Insemination
and cesarean section are also very
effective ways of bringing in new
blood lines with minimal animal
risk.
Rodent control plans which are
well planned and carried out have
demonstrated very effective results
in lowering the disease threat to
existing herds. People control
plans, locked doors and routing
delivery vehicle traffic and drivers
to neutral or non-threatening sites
we have put forth a proposal or
suggestion. As time passes and we
are asked to expand to respond to
questions we become more open to
suggested changes. Next time a
family member makes a suggestion
don't comment on it right away.
Rather take the time to ask some
questions. If a modification is
are positive steps as well. The
appearance of washers and dryers
and a supply of clothing for in-barn
use, which remains in the barn after
use, reduces the chances of any
outside disease organism being
carried in.
In the area of air-borne disease
organisms, separation from other
facilities is a major factor, but
unfortunately one over which very
few people have a lot of control.
Nutrition of the herd is another
area which could stand a going
over, by a remote, third party
individual. It is vital to understand
the requirements of the herd for
maximum performance and to feed
products which will meet the
required levels of performance. The
diets fed on multiple site units are
extremely age specific and have
obvious results. Combined with all
the above factors is the question of
the genetic capability of the herd. If
the present animals are performing
up to their full potential, and results
are not good enough it may be time
to look for other genetic material. If
they are performing to their
potential, but you are still not
satisfied, perhaps you could look at
some of the other factors we have
talked about.
Single site production will
continue to be a major source of
market hogs in Ontario, but the
way of managing it may well be
adjusted.
needed the person will be much
more open to it.
Working with family members
in a business can be both profitable
and highly rewarding. Improving
and practising our own
communication skills can ensure
continued success and good family
relationships.
Time allows better discussion
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