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Times Advocate, 1989-02-08, Page 33Swine research - Dr. Tim Blackwell of the University of Minnesota (left) speaks with Ed VanEsbroek and Phil and Linda Dzioba all of RR3 Exeter, and Dr. Doug Dock of the Centralia *College at last. week's seminar keeping pork producers up to date with current research. Pork producers keep up with new research HURON PARK - Pork farmers from alt across the district arrived at the Centralia College of Agricul- tural Technology Wednesday Janu- ary 25 toattend the eighth annual Swine Research Update to keep up with the latest techniques in pork production. The day -long seminar featured 13 different topics from a variety of speakers who condensed their own research into 15 -minute segments. The main guest speaker for the day was Dr. Tim Blackwell from the University of Minnesota who explained his findings on factors, influencing the birth weights of piglets. • Blackwell found several factors which determine birth weight, but said little could be of use to the farmer. The best course of action is to ensure good husbandry prac- tices in the farrowing house after birth. Another speaker, Dr. Frank Evans of the University' of Guelph, dcscribcd,his studies on the use of porcine somatotropin (pST) as a growth stimulant for pigs.. Evans has found pST to be a safe drug which will not affect humans as_ steroids do. -PST makes the -pork leaner -and reduces fat waste, but isf not -yet commercially availa- ble. -"We have no idea yet what this product will cost. It's up to the companies involved," said Evans. Blackwell said Evan's research was valid, but wondered if it would affect the metabolism of pigs over time. He also asked if it would benefit the small pork producer as much as it would benefit the drug companies. Jim Rollings from the Ontario' Pork Producers' Marketing Board , addressed the audience on the sub- ject of flow to market, saying that changes have to be made in the. system. Rollings provided statistics -to suggest only 24 percent of all hogs sold wcrc in the right weight range, and that one out of three hogs was not really wanted by the packers at all. "We're getting far too many of the lighter.hogs," said Rollings. Dr. Doug Morrison from the University of Guelph explained chilled piglets, normally expected, to die, can be saved by warming them with microwaves. Morrison cautioned the levels of microwaves were much lower than those found in typical microwave ovens, but he was able to rescue some very cold, comatose piglets that would have certainly died. He even brought a piglet with a tem- perature of 24.5°C up to 39° at which point it was able to rejoin the litter. "We are making progress," he said, but noted that in the real world many piglets aren't worth saving. Morrison later spoke on the dan- gers of air quality found in typical. hog barns. • His research has shown ammonia is more of a prdblem than usual in barns because of its combi- nation with dust particles that carry it into the lower lung. Hydrogen sulfide gas is especially dangerous, as many farmers are aware. Once the rotten eggs smell is noted, Morrison's advice is sim- ple: "get out and'wondcr where it came from later." Rules of thumb to keep in mind when working in hog barns are to limit the time spent in the barn, wear a mask, keep, ventilation sys- tems working, keep the building 'well -insulated, and see a doctor as soon as breathing problems appear. Morrison caution that "farmer's lung" docs not go away in time, it does get worse. He suggested air quality problems will eventually have to be dealt with by the industry, if for no other reason .than hired help will not be. likely to take the risks the farmer .might be willing to take. Farmers who smoke face extra risks when exposed to hog barn" gases and dusts, cautioned Morri- son. - "You have to be crazy to= smoke and work in a hog barn." • Times -Advocate, February 8, 1989 Page 33 Attention Soybean Growers! SEED ACREAGE AVAILABLE • Pioneer.Hi-Bred Limited is now inviting applications for 1989 seed soybean contracts. Competitive premiums and anexcellent varietal selection are available. We are looking for experienced growers with high, stable yields, excellent weed control and good quality aerated storage: If you would like to apply or are interested in finding out more about our seed soybean program, please return the response card as soon as possible. PIONEER© BRAND• SOYBEAN SEED PIONEER HI -BRED LIMITED, CHATHAM, ONTARIO, N7M 5L1 4MW IN/ AM/ MIMI Yes, I would like more information Name: Address: Postal Code: Telephone: ,06 Return to: Pioneer Hi -Bred Ltd. P.O. Box 730, Hwy. #2 West, Chatham, Ontario, N7M5L1 Attention: Soybean Department 1 1 1 1 Ralston Purina. wish to announce MTS FARM SUPPLIES INC. i==1 as their dealer representative in the Woodham, Exeter, Dashwood area operating from the OLCO Gas Bar Woodham and a second outlet opening soon in Exeter Treat Yourself to Expert Quality & Service Hiram Thompson Scot and Gerry Morgan Neil Stephens 1 Beef producers to vote1 1 1 1 1f 1 1 vote." The Ontario Ministry of.Agri.-- �. kcting commission working to- culture and Food is arranging a Ser- ■ ---Ave rifret gsracross ■ ing plan with the authority to Ontario in late March and early , manage supply and determine price? April -The meetings will take the The questions were developed by' form of a debate between represen- the consensus of a vote committee tatives of the Ontario Cattlemen's representinc thc__OntariR Cattle- Assorti•'ttioa.thnd th&Rfef Er -94 t .er_ - 41, men's As'ociation, Beef Producers for Change. for Change inc., and the Ontario Riddell said he encourages all ,, Ministry of Agriculture and Food. producers to attend the local infor- Thc committee also prepared an iii- mation meetings and send in their formation package which explains ballots by the April 14 deadline. that the proposed commission "The beef cattle industry has an would regulate the sale of all beef opportunity now to provide an in - cattle, register all producers, and en- dication of the direction it should sure that all beef cattle for slaughter follow," he said. "I will accept a would be sold competitively by vote of 60 percent on question one as a signal that producers want to alter their marketing system." The 16 -member Beef Marketing Task Force, which completed its report earlier this winter comprised representatives of a cross-section of the industry including producers, feedlot operators, auction market operators, dealers, packers and pro- cessors. TORONTO - Ontario beef pro- and dairy breeds. ducers will have an opportunity to The vote will be conducted by vote on two questions on the future the Ontario Farm Products Market - of the marketing system for their ing Commission. industry April 14, 1989. :_.Producers cart contact their local 'a 'n vote which will be conduct- Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and cd by mail -in ballot, comes as the Food office or the Beef Information result of a recommendation made by line at 1-800-668-7386 beginning the Ontario Bccf Markcting Task February. 10 for further informa- Force, Ontario Agriculture and tion. Food Minister Jack Riddell. an... -......smote seeks the consensus pounced Friday. • of the beef cattle producers to decide The ballot will include two quos- their future markeung system," said tions: Riddell. "The committee has worked hard to ensure that all pro- ducers have an opportunity to ad- dress this important issue. 1"m Pleased that the ministry could act as' a facilitator in establishing the groundwork for this very important . 1. Arc you in favour of the pro- poscd prtxiucer-controlled marketing commission which _would regulate the sale of all beef cattle in Onta- rio? 2. Arc you in favor of the above proposed producer -controlled 'mar - sales agents appointed by the com- mission. This material will be mailed to producers with the ballot in March., All producers who produced four or more head of beef cattle for at least 45 consecutive , days in 1987 are eligible to vote according to the criterion agreed upon by the com- mittee. 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