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Home My WebLink AboutZurich Citizens News, 1971-12-02, Page 15THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1971 Christmas trees create danger of fires Christmas trees, lighted candles, arrangements of ever- green sprigs - the traditional decorative touches which spread the holiday atmosphere through- out the home, however, they can also spread fire unless great care is taken. llal Wright, farm safety specialist, Ontario Dep- artment of Agriculture and Food, offers some tips for a safe, as well as happy, Christmas. First, select a fresh tree. Before setting it up, make a fresh cut so water can be absorb- ed more readily, Place the tree in a sturdy stand containing water. Water daily to keep the tree from drying out. A odry tree can burn explosively in seconds. Never use lighted candles on a tree or near evergreen decor- ations. When using a metallic tree, spotlight it from nearby. Do not put electric lights on it. If a short circuit should occur, the entire tree could become electrically "alive." ay self first! Your route to financial independence is through seeing that the first call on your purse is regular savings deposits at your friendly Victoria and Grey Trust. Start saving today at Victoria and Grey where you get high interest rates and no charge for a reasonable number of cheques. Yllll VRllland GREY TRUST COMPANY SINCE 1889 KEN D. BOWES Manager 425 MAIN STREET EXETER -- 235-0530 ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS Lost ealy s disrupt program Losing one or two calves a year is not only an economic loss, but it can be a blow to a farmer's breeding program, "Take the number of calves lost in the last year, multiply by $50, and you have some idea of the cash value alone which is lost, " says George Jackson, dairy cattle specialist, Ontario Department of Agricult- ure and Food, Newmarket. It is possible to talk of the best way to care for and feed calves, I although there are several ways to do the job successfully, says . Mr. Jackson. If you have a sat- isfactory system now, don't change it unless it becomes necessary because of disease, housing, or death losses. Certain practices can help keep calf losses to a minimum. First of all , watch the cow and try to be there when she calves, even if it is three o'clock in the morning, When the time comes, make sure the surround- ings are clean. After the birth treat the calf's navel by dipping it in a 1 to 27 solution of tinct- ure of iodine. Wash and sanitize the dam's udder to lessen the chance of the calf taking in epair madam to avoid tr �iuble Farmers covered by insurance may think the financial loss of an accident is borne by the Insurance company, However, says Oscar Snyder, Farm Safety Coordinator, Ontario Farm Safety Council, there are many hidden costs in an accident. There is always the possibility of permanent loss of earning power as a result of disability. There is also a time loss ro repair the equip- ment, and crop loss due to delayed planting or harvest. In many cases, some or all of these are the aftereffects of an accident, apart from the phys- ical suffering and inconven- ience it causes. Many accidents happen be- cause operators do not stop the machine to make adjust- ments. However, some adjust- ments are necessary due to normal wear and tear. It is often cheaper to put in a new part rather than to wait until there is a breakdown in the machinery. The current crop season has ended and now is a good time to do the necessary repairs on machinery before storing it for the winter. The repair needs are fresh in your mind. And, when spring comes, the mach- inery will be ready to go. V) • .4 E 0 9-- tn N CC .0 1 2 cv Y o) E 4 -CCS Nn�i W e 1 tw °U, 0 F- ip Y = W Ln u LO (0 _j C disease- causing bacteria. The calf should nurse either by itself or with assistance with- in an hour or two after birth. The calf's system is better able to absorb the disease -preventing properties of the colostrum milk soon after birth than it is some hours later. Do not overfeed. The calf should not receive more than four pounds of milk at this time. To control feed intake, as well as safeguard the calf from possible injury and settle the cow down sooner, Mr. Jackson suggests taking the calf away from the cow as soon as the calf is dry. This may be as soon as two or three hours after birth. Put the calf in a clean dry pen by itself. The dam's milk should be fed for three days and may be cont- inued or milk replacer may be substituted at that time. Feed- ing weighed, regular amounts at regular intervals and maint- aining a uniform temperature are good management practices. If scouring occurs, cut back on solids by diluting the milk with water at a ratio of about 3 to 1. This is necessary be- cause a scouring calf loses water rapidly, and it must be replaced or the animal dehyd- rates. If the calf is dried out, with dry hair and sunken eyes, an electrolyte solution given intravenously by a veterinarian could help to pull it through. Watch the calves closely and use a thermometer to check the temperatures of "off-color" calves. A dry feed in the form of calf starter grower should be in front of the calf from about a week of age. Intake will in- crease gradually and when the calf is eating from 1 to 11/2 pounds daily, it should be wean- ed. Calves on dry feed suffer from fewer digestive upsets and require less labor. It hasbeen the practice to Salvation Army assists children Christmas should be a happy time for children. Yet, for many Christmas is a time of sadness. Perhaps it's because their dreams haven't come true. They feel that maybe Christmas is only for others, not for them. But their dream can come true - for the Salv- ation Army, through you, can bring a measure of happiness to less fortunate children. So join in the true spirit of Christ- mas and send a generous donat- ion to the Salvation Army. You'll be glad you did. inject all calves with an anti- biotic. However, this should not be necessary for all calves. Antibiotics should be reserved for calves that need such a treat- ment. Mr. Jackson advises that, if possible, newborn calves should be separated from the rest of PAGE15 the herd. Many dairymen are now doing this with good results, he said. Young calves need un- iform temperature, in dry, draft -free, individual stalls or pens. These steps go far to minim- ize deaths, as well as to reduce the amount of labor involved. LSMFT These U nits•AQC Winterized And i:eady To Go . 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