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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1980-12-18, Page 12PAGHuron E 2F-�- I,. {' 'ON NEWS -R COR e news EARLY WEANING1' O' DAIRY CALVES )E, DENNIS MARTIN, ASSOC. AG', REP.. Early weaning can offer . several major advantages for dairymen. 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 percent mor- tality. Early weaning reduces labour costs, since it is easier to care for calves JOHN DEERE TOYS From Pedal Driven riding tractors to Titan combines, Jo : n Deere. action toys ar designed to make kids happy. They keep parents happy, too with their long-lasting •durability. And you'll never have to buy - .batte +e3-- as John Deere toys don't need them Choose toys from our torn and Lawn and garden lines. All are authentic scale . models of the real machines. Nee gift wrapping availabie at our store. Put warmth where you want it with a John Deere .-Space-he-ate..-. Two models are available to heat_, machine sheds, workshjps, 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 Mast away snow fast with a John Deere B-ackpack Biowe • , $ JR$D 1MY,D CEM ER 18,1$80 earring advantages on dry feed in, group housing, compared"to the 'individual care . needed when calves are on liquid feed. Overall feed costs are alSo reduced since dry feed$are more economical than milk or milk replacer especially if the calf is fed fer- mented colostrum:. Below are eight im- portant steps to keep in mind as good alternative calf rearing systems: Let the new born calf have colostrum within four hours of birth. There should be a second feeding before the' calf is cow andcalf after 24 hours. Feed the dam's colostrum for the first three days. After three days, feed fermented colostrum (two parts colostrum to one part hot water) to a maximum of 10 percent of birth weight. Offer starter rations after three days of age. At 25 days, wean abruptly. Delay weaning of sick calves, but aggressive eaters may be weaned earlier. After 25 days, feed 20 percent starter mixture free choir . At eight to ten weeks, switch to a complete grower mixture with 10 percent coarse ground hay. This mixture should contain 16 to 18 percent pTro-rein . Feed free choice. Offer hay and -or silage at 12 to 14 weeks of age. Restrict grower mixture to 2.5 kg per day. Using this system, farmers can wean calves at three to four weeks and there are no immediate or long term effects on the young calf.. Such a program not only has potential savings in feed, labour and housing costs, but it also ensures a _good start for the calf. By DON PULLEN A. RFP. Have you ben having trouble trying to .call our office lately? The Hurn County Agricultural Office has new Zenith numbers. For those calling from Listowel, use Zenith 5- 3260, If you live in the Dublin, Brussels, Clif- ford, Dungannon, Qorrie, Lucknow, Mildmay, Ripley, Teeswater or Wingham exchanges, use Zenith 3-3190. Any other exchanges in Huron County can use Zenith 7- • • YARD LIGHTING ALTERNATIVES BY A. G. BR ADSHA W ENGINEERING ASSIST. Night visibility is essential for a safe and efficient farm operation. A_>arell-lit yard also helps - deter vandalism and theft. There are a variety of lighting types available: Incandescent - These are generally -mounted on a yard pole. Long life incandescent lamps which last about five times longer than standard lamps give only 80 percent of the light, but use an equal amount of energy. Mercury Vapor - mercury vapor' lamps provide twice the illumination for the same energy as incandescent. • Low pressure sodium - these lamps provide more light and are more efficient than either in- candescent or mercury vapor. The fixtures and lamps cost slightly more than mercury vapor, but the difference can be rccouped through decreased energy con- sumption. HERE ARE THE NEW AG. OFFICE PHONE NUMBERS The regular telephone number for those in local calling areas remains the same - 482-3428. For reaching any other Ministry's offices, con- tact the Blue pages in the back of your new telephone book. George Earley of Kerwood, extreme right, son of , Margaret Middleton of Goderich Township, had the Grand Champion steer at the Royal Winter Fair recently, and the Main -Anjou cross was sold to Dominion Stores for a record $20.50 a pound. Local buyers of beef, lamb; and pork at the Royal .in- cluded T.B. Allen, Brussels Stockyards and Gemini Jewellers. (Bob Miller photo) OFA slams weak support The Ontario Federation ,of Agriculture (OFA) recently attacked the federal government for its feeble support of the agriculture industry. OFA President, Ralph Barrie, said farmers are upset by the end of federal financial support for Canfaun Co- ope-rati.ve_._ C nfarm,- a_ computerized farm ac- counting system, was taken over by a farmer owned co-op in April 1979 after it was'abandoned by Agriculture Canada. Canfarm: is expected to cease operations in the new year. Barrie was highly critical of federal agriculture minister Eugene Whelan for blaming farm groups and provincial agriculture ministries for Canfarm's failure. "Whelan promised Canfarm support until they had time to establish themselves. He has not kept his promise. First he dragged his feet on turning it over to the farm._ c_o-op, then he changed the rules and loaded them down with red tape and needless expenses :- How -could they succeed ?" Barrie said Canfarm's loss is tragic, given the increasing cost -price squeeze facing farmers. Canfarm, he said, is a unique management tool farmers can use to make themselves more ef- ficient. "Whelan should stop taking cheap shots at others and place the responsibility where it belongs - on the Federal Government.'.' Barr-i_e----sai-ti _—Ontario. farmers are also con' cerned about a lack of funds available to the Farm Credit Corporation (FCC) the federal body which provides low in- terest long-term loans to farmers. At its December Board Meeting, the OFA passed a unanimous resolution calling for a large increase in funds for F'CC. Barrie called the federal government's lack of support inex- cus_able. sand— silart-_. sighted. He said agriculture is one , of Canada's few major industries with a potential for short- and Long-term growth. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (To help you make the most from your farming dollars) Centralia College of Agricultural Technology and area OMAF personnel in co-operation with Canada Employment and Immigration Commission offer this CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY in two locations WHEN: February 3-26 (Tuesdays9.00 a..rp. - 4:00 p.m. and Thursdays 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) WHERE: Legion Hall, Wingham WHEN: February 4-27(Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.rrt Fnd Fridays 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) HERE: Centralia College, Huron Park FOR MORE INFORAMTION CONTACT: ___ _O_MaA.F. _Huron; -Girton, Ontario (5- ) 482-3428 - •-- O.M.A.F. Bruce, Walkerton, Ontario (519) 881-3301 Continuing Education, Centralia College of Agricultural Technology V. Huron Pork, Ontario (519) 228-6691 Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food BALL-MACAU fl SKr4441x `�. .• q i /%i •ir Care BUILDING CENTRE NOTICE of WINTER STORE HOURS MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY 8 a.m. to 12 noon 1p.m. to 5 p.m. SATURDAY 8a.m. to 12 Noon CiF a snow this winter the quick rind easy way with o John, Deere Backpack Blower Fowerful 40CC erq,r, venerates air velocity of up to 180 MPH for fest clean-up. Ad- lustr,l:I< shoulder harness, padded back cushion for support Weighs lust 20 pounds for go anywhere con- vernence. Blyth 523-4.244 Exeter 235-1115 Ship your livestock with FRANK VOOGEL DASHWOOD Shipper To United Co-operatives Of Ontario livestock Department, Toronto Monday is shipping day from Varna Stockyards CALL DASHWOOD 238-2707 OR BAYFIELD 565-2636 by 7:30 A.M. For Prompt Service Also Western Stockers & Feeders Available HOLIDAY HOURS 1 REGULAR HOURS -Dec. 22, 23, 24 CLOSED — Dec. 25 Christmas Day CLOSED — Dec. 26 Boxing Day CLOSED — Dec. 27 OPEN — Dec. 29 OPEN — Dec. 30 SEAFORTH & HENSALL STORES ONLY CLOSED — Wed., Dec. 31 for inventory CLOSED --- January 1 New Year r s Day OPEN REGULAR HOURS Jan. 2& 3 news farm news Becfprices rise In November, the retail ' For- the month of price of beef increased, to November, the retail; $2.75 per pound, 11 cents value of the OFA Food more than the October 'Basica Was $3$,69, up; 72 price of $2,64 per pound. cents from October and The farm -gate price $5.48 from November! dropped four cents per 1979. The farm -gate pri4e pound. The retail price of was $22.03, a decrease of pork was up six cents per eight cents from October pound from $1.75 a month and an increase of $2,§3 ago. The farm,gate price from last November. The declined one cent per farm -retail spread hes pound. risen from $14,.83 last Chicken prices at the November to $17,66 this retaibl level remained month, an increase ofd 19 unchanged over last percent. The farm -r'et'ail month while the farm- spread is the cost- to :the gate price increased two consumer of processing, cents per pound. Retail packaging, distribulting,. price of turkey increased and,merchandising_ food. 20 cents per pound over The OFA Food Basket last month's "special" is prepared each month prices during by the Ontario - ?haat #wing: The-TarkiP —Federati is dtA `i-cutt a gate price increased in order to show the approximately three movement of foodstuff cents per pound. Egg prices at the farm -gate prices moved up four and retail levels. As such, cents per dozen at the the Food Basket provides retail level and three° an additional element in cents per dozen at the the complex foodprice farm -gate. picture. GUS CHISHOLM OF ALEXANDER & CHAPMAN THANK YOU HURON & BRUCE COUNTIES FOR ALLOWING US TO SERVE YOUR NEEDS.. For Farm, Residential and Commercial Sales, Gus Chisholm continues to break all sales records at Alexander & Chapman Realty... 1980 SALES CLOSINGS 3�4 1980 SALES:CONTRACTED IL L 1 OJ:I 1 '/4 MILLION 55,000,000.00 TOTAL SALES TODATEIN19SO! Ammemorrammannor *;THE REASON* A THOROUGH PRESENTATION UTILIZING THE MOST UP-TO-DATE METHODS OF COMMUNICATION. 2a HOurr COMMUNI- CATIONS... ANYTIME ANYPLACE. AERIAL INSPECTION AND PHOTOGRAPHY Gus brings the Vendor and Purchaser together utilizing the most up-to-date communications available, as well as by promoting each listing via Newspaper Advertising both locally and provin- cially. He finds the leads and follows through...providing a visual aerial inspection and photographic record of the property via aircraft when beneficial and remains in constant touch with both vendor and Prospect 25 Hours a day to see the sale through smoothly. NO PRESSURE...JUST A THOROUGH PRESENTATION. � RIS10 COltlititCA 10IN INS �15tOF S At1 St1 ED CUS1OGERS.••• CON1Cus1Oo� •Mo"Yfomottstoao rasnt tme. t the coo Gus show you one. Iron BALLMACAULAY LTD. SEAFORTH 527-0910 CLINTON 482-3405 HENSALL 262-208 PUT GUS CHISHOLM TO WORK ON A FARM FOR YOU OFFICE: 524-2177 HOME: 524-8554 MOBILE CLINTON YJ6-4367 Member of The Huron Real Estate Board Multiple Listing Service Real Estate - General Insurdnco - Property Management. ALEXANDER & CHAPMAN REALTY LIMITED 10 THIE SQUARE, GODERICH 524.21 77 fi