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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1976-10-14, Page 2H ell Advance-Tium, October 14, 1W6 HOE.GY FARM SUPPLY LIMITED Brodhagen, Ontario w Tel. 345-2941 After hours 345-�243 - Barn Washing and Disinfecting Spraying with carbola. Whitens and disinfects as it dries. I ook i hkour HERE'S ANOTHER OLDIE—Well before World War I Wingham fielded a lacrosse team that took on and defeated teams from many of the larger centres. This picture, provided by Fred Sturdy, shows Ae young faces of several men who were well known here in later years. Back row, from left: Bob McKay (a jeweler), Frank (Bunker) MacLean, Hal MacLean, Wally Miller, Lac Kennedy, W. VanWyck, Jack Hanna, (later MLA), Mr. Binkley (Bell Telephone manager), Bob Currie, Bill McCoy; centre,. -Weir Elliott, Bill Gurney (glove manufacturer), DeWitt Holmes, Earl Groves; front, Scotty Forbes, Ted Elliott, Pete Knechtel, Charley MacLean. The man front row, extreme right, is unknown, but it is believed he was one of the very early car mechanics in town. Brucellosis testing regulations Sixteen Huron County BURELWORKSTIlk � herds Livestock dealers' premises now must be registered with Agriculture Canada in a further step to control brucellosis in Canadian cattle herds. Livestock dealers are also re- quired to keep records of the movement of cattle on and off their registered premises under J amendments to Agriculture Can- ada's Animal Contagious, Dis- .�•,`ts "moi eases Regulations which became ►. effective last month. ' "Brucellosis is usually intro - .r – - duced to a herd when an infected animal is purchased. But until now, many dealers did not have records to provide Agriculture ` r 1 Canada's Health of Animals Branch with the name and add- ress of the seller so the herd of SO YOU CAN FARM 1 origin could be determined," said Butler AIL -Season a Ventilation Eugene Whelan, agriculture minister. helps maintain top productionWith the amendments, all by controlling moisture, drafts, ' cattle eligible to be tested for odors. Air changes, circulates brucellosis will require a nega- tive test within 30 days prior to automatically for freshness. ' being brought to a dealer's regis-tered premises. These animals � ' will be identified by a Health of AND SO DO WE Animals Branch eartag put on Lynn Lowry farm Equipment Ltd. when the blood samples are collected for the test and before 1 Route 1, Kincardine, Ontario the animal reaches the dealer's PHONE: 519-395-5286 premises. The livestock dealer's records will identify each animal by ear- NEW ar- NEW EQUIPMENT tag . This will assist in any Health of Animals Branch investigation NOW IN are quarantined 0 Howick Twp. Council approves tender price Howick Council has accepted removal. Tenders ,must state the Two township residents have the tender of Machan Con- size of equipment and be in the been given permission to cress a struction Limited of Monkton, for hands of the clerk by Nov. 4 at 5 road with construction. Bev the construction of Louisa Street p.m. The lowest or any tender Currah of Gorrie, must go under in Fordwich. The submitted will not necessarily be accepted. Maitland Street with a water tender price, which still must be Howick officially declared last pipe, and Ron McClement of approved by the Ministry of week, Oct. S - 9 as "Fire Preven- Fordwich, will cross Victoria Transportation and Communica- tion Week". Street with a drain to service the tion, is ;15,890, Several drain construction foundations and footinss for the In addition, council .named the tenders were received. A tender Barry D'Arcey property• street in the Buttercup Creek from Hanna and Hamilton of Finally, building permits were Subdivision in Fordwich at their Listowel for construction of the granted to Lloyd McGee for a regular council meeting Oct. 5. It Day Drain at the contract price of garage; Blake Gibson for an will be called Brookhaven Drive. :4,500 was accepted, as was their addition to a pit silo; Carl In other council developments: tender for the cleaning out of Stewart for a storage area; Pearl Howick Township is buying a Number 17 Drain at the price of Patterson for a garage; Roy new pickup truck as a replace- $3,450. Tenders have been called Stewart for an implement shed, ment to the old vehicle now used for the construction of the Reis and Stuart Douglas for a milk by the roads department. The Municipal Drain. house. truck is a new Chevrolet, pur- f chased at a tender price of The road superintendant $4,489.72 from J. L. McCutcheon tion, a negative brucellosis test Motors. This, too, must be ap- calling for tenders for snow proved by the MTC. R. R. 3 W e l k e rt o n Howick is getting ready for the"y epidemiological investigation: forthcoming municipal election' - in the first week of December. These amendments are designed District Returning Officers will ►�r�'���i��ij�1��'�-` be paid $30, and Poll Clerks $25. to make the investigation easier This is an increase of $10 and $7 vice as they become more con - respectively over the rates paid cerned about proper nutrition for for the last municipal election. every way possiYe," the minis- Mr. Ivan Haskins has been ap- pointed as Assistant to the ter said. Returning officer at a fee of $30. Clerk Wes Ball said that so far significant costs amounting to none in the Howick councillors have indicated if they intend to LAST C seek re-electioA this year. "I'll • just have to wait and see what happens on nomination day," he is the 15th of Novem- to w i n this 2 y era r o l d said. This if an animal later found to be in- panied by a certificate proving ber The Township has hired a new APALOOSA fected has passed through alive- they were born within. the pre- canine control officer, after being A, I N G L I S FARM amendments. stock dealer's premises. vious two years and were vac- without one for several months. tions will be better and decrease challenge is clear. How will Livestock dealers affected re this change in regulations are tweend against brucellosis be- tween three and nine months of Mr. Ball said there is always trouble with dogs when no officer QUARTER perience in Huron County in- HORSE those who collect cattle on their age. I is on duty, thus making it neces- penses. Resourceful dairymen vinceto another. This step should contacted active infection were premises for resale. Brucellosis At the preserit' time in Huron sary to acquire a new officer.. Donated by Carl McClenaghan testing at auction barns and stockyards will continue under County there are sixteen herds of cattle under quarantine for Wakana Kennels of Drew, will handle the duties on a twice -a- • W�NGHAM LIONS the Health of Animals Branch re- testing In addi- brucellosis. This number is ap- the week basis. is -� E CLUB gular program. proximately same as one The road superintendant additions to their herds blood tion, a negative brucellosis test year ago. It would therefore, calling for tenders for snow r tested previous to: -entering onto within the previous 30 days of appear that the incidence of Ass. Ag. Rep., Huron cattle being moved interprovin- brucellosis in Huron County re- LjALA" la,--''-W�&"":&� cially can, be required under the mains relatively constant. It is A, I N G L I S FARM amendments. anticipated that the new regula to cut feeding costs by cutting "We have been very concerned tions will be better and decrease challenge is clear. How will that outbreaks of brucellosis the incidence of this disease. Ex- DRAINAGE have occurred as the result of perience in Huron County in- tion? Simply, net farm income is cattle being moved from one pro- dicates that herds which have Quality Installation ` penses. Resourceful dairymen vinceto another. This step should contacted active infection were H Clay or Plastic - about keeping expenses as low as. stop this from happening again," ones which were purchased. It take of minerals. In most cases more important this year. Mr. Whelan said. would therefore be advisable for Free Estimates erinary, medicine, breeding, "When brucellosis is identified livestock owners to have any in their feeding programs. Sev- supplies account for 93 per cent of in a herd, the Health of Animals additions to their herds blood ;A PHONE; 392-6700 dicated in a 1975 farm manage- Branch conducts a thorou gl; r tested previous to: -entering onto R. R. 3 W e l k e rt o n dairy farms. Feed, veterinary, epidemiological investigation: - their premises and again 30 days - milkhodse supplies account for 88 These amendments are designed later. ►�r�'���i��ij�1��'�-` ly these costs are essential and to make the investigation easier highly significant on dairy farms. vice as they become more con - and to protect herd owners in cerned about proper nutrition for alize they have considerable con- every way possiYe," the minis- trol over such costs. Feed costs, home-grown and ter said. purchased, are by far the most Blood tests for brucellosis must significant costs amounting to CUSTOM be done by a Health of Animals about 63 per cent of all dairy farm costs. Good dairymen make sure COMBINING feeds of good quality and yields Branch veterinarian, inspector, Grain &Corn half the battle. The other half is equally as important. It is to see or an accredited veterinarian. that such feed, properly balanced by purchased feed, is fed to high facilities Those cattle not requiring a amounts. Contact: Many of the direct costs are in- test are calves under six months fluenced by nutrition. Properly OTTO WEBER balanced rations fed correctly along with good management im- of age; spayed heifers, steers, or proves reproductive perform- Lueknow, Ontario sore. How? Dairy cattle properly fed show better heat and have 357-2095 � � - � O better conception rates. Good female cattle which are accom- feeding practices reduces veter- t� 41� STOCK! Dairymen forced to make 2 - Danomex 3 -point hitch fertilizer spreaders. 4 - 10 ton ,J"' M wagons with 14 ply aircraft tires. 2 - Vic 10 t n wagons with 22 ply aircraft tires 1 - 6 ton J M wagon with radial tires 210-250-300-350 bus. J & M gravity boxes. 4 - Vic stone rigs 2 - J 8 M elevators (33' and 43') - Westfield grain augers - 6", 7", 8" models -10' and 12' J 8 M fertilizer augers 1 - 20' zero grazing feeder USED EQUIPMENT 1 - 8 ton Formhond:double reach wagon with 250 bushel gravity box, side boards and ridge pole. 1 8 ton Dion wagon 1 10 ft. brillion packer USED TRUCKS 1964 White tandem, gas, air brakes, good rub- ber, 300 bushel gravity box, 12' fertilizer auger and duaer-mate. Excellent condition. Sell with or without box, etc. - 6 wheel drive full tandem truck, never licenc- ed, with P.T.O., 750 gallon water tank, air brakes and good rubber. Will sell with or without tank. 1963 Ford gravel truck V-8, 5 and 2 transmis- sion, good rubber. Will sell with or without box. MAX RIEGLING New and Used Farm Equipment 7 miles west of lucknow Highway 86 e 395-5107 good management effort By Bill Broadworth inary and medicine costs. Good Ass. Ag. Rep., Huron dairymen recognize the tremen- Dairymen are quite aware that dous influence nutrition plays in industrial milk quotas have been their net incomes. reduced. Such quota reductions Many dairymen have decided will cause lower gross incomes to cut feeding costs by cutting for many dairy farmers. The back on grain feeding. Be care - challenge is clear. How will ful! Cutting grain feeding across dairymen alter management to the board for all cows can mess minimize net farm income reduc- up the reproductive pattern for tion? Simply, net farm income is several years. Do not cheat fresh farm income minus farm ex- well-bred cows not yet in calf. penses. Resourceful dairymen Such cows will require large have always been concerned amounts of energy and protein about keeping expenses as low as. and a sufficient and balanced in - possible. Expense control is even, take of minerals. In most cases more important this year. such requirements are satisfied Direct costs such as feed, vet- only by adequate grain feeding. erinary, medicine, breeding, Help is available for dairymen marketing, stable and milhouse in their feeding programs. Sev- supplies account for 93 per cent of eral good feed testing services all dairy farm costs. This was in- are available. Staff at the various dicated in a 1975 farm manage- county agricultural offices can ment summary of industrial milk provide a good feed testing and dairy farms. Feed, veterinary, computer ration formulation ser medicine, breeding, stable and vice. This program is in co- milkhodse supplies account for 88 operation with the University of per cent of all direct costs. Clear- Guelph and Canfarm. More ly these costs are essential and dairymen are requesting this ser - highly significant on dairy farms. vice as they become more con - Fortunately, good dairymen re- cerned about proper nutrition for alize they have considerable con- their dairy cattle. trol over such costs. Feed costs, home-grown and purchased, are by far the most significant costs amounting to CUSTOM about 63 per cent of all dairy farm costs. Good dairymen make sure COMBINING feeds of good quality and yields are grown and harvested as cheaply as possible. This is only Grain &Corn half the battle. The other half is equally as important. It is to see *Complete dr in drying that such feed, properly balanced by purchased feed, is fed to high facilities quality cattle in the correct amounts. Contact: Many of the direct costs are in- fluenced by nutrition. Properly OTTO WEBER balanced rations fed correctly along with good management im- R.R. #11 proves reproductive perform- Lueknow, Ontario sore. How? 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