The Rural Voice, 1978-04, Page 26service, ketosis affected about half of his
top -producing cows. As of this fall, the
ketosis rate was down to one confirmed and
one suspected case. Production in the first
year he used the service climbed 13 per
cent, from 12,604 pounds per cow to 14,200
pounds.
The service has also helped moneywise.
Mr. Russwurm says. It has cut down grain
costs as well as veterinary bills.
Brian Oberle of Hanover, was also able
to reduce his grain costs through the use of
the service.
"Since we started using the dairy feed
formulation service, I figure we've saved
about $100 in grain costs for every five tons
of feed we've used," says Mr. Oberle.
"Over the year the Saving has come to at
leas' $1,200."
/.Ian Whytock of Teeswater, has a
top -producing herd. His 40 cows have an
average yearly production of 16.321
pounds of milk and 573 pounds of
butterfat. In Mr. Whytock's case, the dairy
feed formulation service confirmed his
feeding program, recommending the same
mix of feeds he was already using.
Time now to fight
warble flies
To break the breeding cycle of the
warble fly, it is essential that beef
producers treat cattle showing signs of
warble infestation before the herd goes to
pasture.
"Treatment now will kill larvae before
they can turn into egg -producing flies
which will aggravate and re -infest herds
during the summer months," says R.E.
Macartney, beef specialist with the Ontario
Ministry of Agriculture and Food.
During June, July and August, warble
flies attempt to lay eggs on the legs and
underside of pastured cattle. This causes
gadding, or wild running of the cattle with
the tail held high.
"Gadding causes weight loss, reduced
milk production, and in many cases,
physical injury. Reduced milk flow results
in weaning weights up to 40 pounds below
normal."
Until recently, it was believed the range
of the warble fly was limited to between
one and three miles of travel.
"It has now been established that flies
travel up to 19 miles. That is why it is
imperative that all cattle owners treat their
herds so this costly pest may be
eliminated."
Surveys of Ontario packing plants last
spring showed average weekly losses of
100,000 pounds of meat and fat trimmed
from warble -infested cattle.
"At today's prices, the loss of income
due to discounting of hides and carcasses is
too important for producers to ignore,"
Mr. Macartney says.
"Treat according to manufacturers'
instruction. Conscientious treatment now
by all cattlemen will benefit the whole beef
industry in spring 1979."
PG. 26. THE RURAL VOICE/APRIL 1978.
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