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Show TURKEY GROWERS MAKE GRANT TO USAC Members of the turkey division divis-ion of the Utah Poultry and Farmers Cooperative have just made a grant'of $1000 to the extension ex-tension division of the Utah State Agricultural College for the study of turkey diseases. For some time the utrkey men of the state have been having difficulty with a disease known as "Staphylococcis" which effects ef-fects the legs, weakens the chicken to such an extent that they are otten killed by the stronger birds. The grant will enable the extension ex-tension service to continue study on this disease to attempt to find how it spreads and how it can be treated and prevented. Utah Poultry has worked closely with the extension service ser-vice at the USAC for more than a quarter century and together many important steps have been taken in promoting and advancing advanc-ing the poultry industry in this area. I The presentation of the $1000 check was made by President Leon Forsgren of the Utah Poultry Poul-try and Farmers Cooperative to Dr. Louis Madsen of the college. Dr. M. L. Miner, professor of veterinary service and Dr. C. I. Draper, head of the poultry division, div-ision, will direct the research work. All turkey raisers in the area will benefit from the work.: |