HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1982-09-22, Page 13Some herds hard hit
Milk fever causes losses
Some dairy herds are hard
hit by losses from milk fever
or post -parturient paresis.
Prevention is far more
desirable than cure, say Den-
nis McKnight, Head of the
Livestock Section at Centralia
College of Agricultural
Technology.
Ensuring adequate levels of
calcium, phosphorus and
Vitamin D in the ration dur-
ing lactation is a necessity but
may not reduce the incidence
of milk fever. Recent
research evidence indicates
that management during the
dry period has more influence
on the number of milk fever
cases especially in cows with
a previous history of the
disease.
A variety of preventative
approaches have been tested
during the dry period, says
There's
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welcome
for you
in Lucan
Mr. McKnight. Because milk
fever is primarily the result of
insufficient blood calcium
after calving, one of the first
things tried was increasing
the dietary calcium level.
Cases of milk fever were
not reduced. Other attempted
preventative measures have
included manipulation of the
ration of calcium and
phosphorus, lowering calcium
intake during the dry period
and use of massive doses of
Vitamin D. These measures
have been more successful.
Some dairymen continue
feeding their cows on legume
hay during the dry period.
This results in a calcium to
phosphorus ratio greater than
2:1 and perhaps as high as
4:1. Using grass hay or limit
fed corn silage will help to
lower this ratio.
Ohio researchers found in
their studies that control of
calcium and phosphorus in-
take during the dry period at
0.5 per cent calcium and 0.25
per cent phosphorus of the
dry matter of the total ration
will limit milk fever incidence
to about 10 per cent of the
cows with previous milk fever
history. Guelph scientists fur-
ther recommend that the ab-
solute intakes of calcium and
phosphorus not exceed 75 and
25-30 grams/day,
respectively.
If calcium and phosphorus
level and ratio in the dry OW
diet is satisfactory and milk
fever is still considered a pro-
blem, one should consider
Vitamin D therapy, recom-
mends Mr. McKnight.
Feeding of 20 to 30 million
units of Vitamin D2 for at
least 3 days prepartum
prevented about 80 per cent of
expected milk fever cases in
an Ohio study. It is critical
that the calving date be
known accurately as oral ad-
ministration will have to be
discontinued after 7 or 8 days
to avoid toxicity.
Wisconsin workers tested
1 -alpha -hydroxy -vitamin D3
and found that 0.1 mg in 2 ml
propylene glycol intravenous-
ly or intramuscularly afford-
ed total protection when given
24 to 48 hours before the
predicted calving date with
re -injections every 48 hours
until calving. "Downer D" is
the name of a commercially
available product designed to
accomplish the same thing.
Although these approaches
will help reduce the cases of
milk fever occurring in your
herd they will not be totally
eliminated. New cases will
occur that these solutions will
not prevent. It is therefore
still important that dairymen
have a knowledge of the
symptoms of milk fever and
a good working relationship
with a veterinarian to control
these cases that cannot be
prevented. -
TOP KID — Lynn Sanders, Ailsa Craig, displays her grand champion market
kid at the Western Fair. The animal was purchased by Bob Keidel, left, of
Ekfrld Meats, Appin.
QUEEN COMPETITORS — Eight young women from Huron County competed for the title Queen of the Furrow
at the county's 55th plowing match on Saturday, September 18. Lynne Dodds, 17, of Winthroy captured the
honor and will be crowned by the outgoing queen Dianne Oldfield, 23, of Seaforth at the plowmen's banquet
on October 29. In the picutre, from the left to right are; Connie Evans, 19-, Clinton; Linda Machan, 22, Brussels,
Cathy McGavin, 17, Walton; Cheryl Fraser, 17, Walton; Miss Oldfield, Miss Dodds, Marion Hunt, 18, Winthrop;
Lisa Thompson, 17, Wingham; and Brenda Pullman, 16, Seaforth. Lisa Thompson was chosen as the runner-up.
Judges for the competition were Sharon Miller of RR 3 Parkhill and Faye and Dave Craig of RR 2 Arthur. Mr.
Craig is chairman of Wellington County's local committee which is hosting the International Plowing Match
in 1984.
inthrop area giri
is Huron plow queen
Lynne Dodds, 17, of Win-
throp has been chosen as the
1983 Queen of the Furrow at
the 55th ahnual Huron Coun-
ty plowing match held on the
farm of Morris Hallahan in
East Wawanosh Township.
She is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Don Dodds. Lynne
was chosen out of eight girls
competing for the title on
September 18. She will take
over from the current queen,
Dianne Oldfield, 23, of-
Seaforth, on October 29.
Lynne's interests include
baseball, 4-H and young peo-
ple's. She is also a piano
teacher.
Runner-up for the title is Lisa
Thompson, 17, of Wingham,
the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Sidney Thompson.
Graeme Craig, secretary -
treasurer of the Huron Coun-
ty Plowmen's Association,
which sponsors the plowing
match, said despite the chil-
ly day the total number of
lands plowed is up from last
year. On Saturday there were
82 lands plowed, whereas
there were only 58 in 1981.
The senior plowing cham-
pion is Ken Innes of Brussels
with Bevan Shapton of Exeter
as reserve champion. The
INTERNATIONAL
PLOWING MATCH AND
FARM MACHINERY
SHOW
SEPT. 28 - OCT. 2, 1982
PLOWING COMPETITIONS
EXHIBITS & PARADES
LADIES' PROGRAM
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
LUCAN • MIDDLESEX COUNTY
junior champion is Brian
McGavin of RR 4, Walton,
with Stephen Adams of
Brussels as reserve.
The winner in the horse
Rec board
after business
The South Huron rec centre
board of management hope to
attract more business for the
local facility from area
business, industries and
education groups.
It was suggested by
member Bill Rose at Thurs-
day's meeting that an open
house should be staged to
show business represen-
tatives what facilities and ser-
vices are available at the rec
centre for use in meetings or
sales events.
His comments were made
after finance committee
chairlady Carolyn Merner
noted that the boards' expen-
ditures are up $%1,000 over the
same period from last year,
while revenue is down ap-
proximately $3,500.
Anne Prout announced that
the board's Christmas party
would be held on December 4.
The band and catering ser-
vice have already been book-
ed. The party is staged by the
board as a revenue-producing
event and attracts firms who
use the night to hold their
Christmas parties.
Price for this year's event
has not yet been established.
A discussion was held
regarding the plan to rent the
new agricultural building for
storage space during the
winter months. In view of in-
surance costs, the members
indicated some hesitancy in
moving ahead with the idea
and asked staff members to
check with local firms to see
if there may be one that would
want to rent the entire
facility.
In other business, the
board:
Approved hiring Gary
Levier and Tim Oliver for
part-time work at a salary of
$5 per hour.
Learned that the fall pro-
grams were moving ahead as
planned and that final reports
on the summer activities
would be provided by the staff
at their next meeting.
For additional information please contact
Secretary
Middlesex County Local Committee
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food
195 Duiferin Avenue, 4th Floor
London. Ontario
(519) 434-6811
Secretary Manager.
Ontario Plowmen's Association
Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Parliament Build'',
Toronto. Ontario MIA 2B2
(416) 965-1091
Cemeterymay
have policy
The Exeter cemetery board
advised council this week
they are considering a policy
in respect to cremation in-
terments in other than the
cremation division.
It was reported by Coun-
cillor Tom Humphreys, a
member of the board, that it
is now possible to have
cremation interments made
in any family plots and noted
that this could lead to having
as many as 12 burials in a
four -grave plot.
He said this could result in
the board's finances being ex-
hausted over a period of time
as few new grave sites would
be purchased.
It was also noted that
because plaques can be
located at cremation burial
sites, the cemetery could
become covered with
plaques.
The board also advised they
would be charging council "a
reasonable amount" for labor
involved in growing and car-
ing for the plants in their
greenhouse during late winter
and early spring before they
are provided to the town for
planting in local parks.
plowing competition is An-
drew MacRobbie of RR 2,
Mount Forest.
In the green class, for those
who have never plowed
before, the winner is Murray
Townsend of Seaforth.
Vic Lang of Walkerton is
the winner of the
businessmen's competition.
In the nail driving competi-
tion, the men's winner is
Harvey Mcllwain of Seaforth
and the women's champion is
Marie Hicknill, also of
Seaforth.
The log sawing champions
-were: using their own saw,
Vic Lang of Walkerton and
Wilbert Thillippi of
Chepstow; using a saw
available, agricultural
representative Don Pullen
and MP Murray Cardiff;
women's, Marion and Susan
Pullman of Seaforth.
The horse shoe pitching
champions are Dave Kyle and
Lloyd Venner, both of
Hensall.
Trophies and prizes will be
handed out at the plowmen's
banquet on Friday, October
29 at the Brussels Legion.
Times -Advocate, September 22,1962 Page 13
• EXETER •
There Is a bustling town with busy streets '
Where highways cross and highways meet.
It is surrounded with fields of fine cattle and horses,
Fields of tall corn and neat golf courses.
There are many fine churches to attend on a Sunday,
Many interesting places to shop at on Monday.
There is no need to travel to cities far,
Burn a lot of gas or wear out your car.
The stores are well stocked, the selection is good
Whether shopping for clothing or shopping for food.
The main street is lined with fine business places
Where you can buy anything from cars to shoe laces.
People shop here from near and from far,
They are quick to find where the best bargains are.
If after shopping you feel rather beat, •
There are excellent places where you can eat.
There is also a fall fair, and to see it you'll want to;
It's near the top of the list right next to Toronto.
If I've forgotten to name the town to which I refer -
It is the fairest one of all, "It's our own Exeter".
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