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Show Page 12, THE LEADER-TH- "When you vaccinate your animals, know why you are doing it and specifically what you are vaccinating for." Dr. Paul V. Christopherson, di- rector. Clinical Kesearch of Intermountain Laboratories. Salt Lake City, gave that advice to dairymen at the recent llah Dairy Cattle Health Seminar conducted in Salt Lake City. The seminar, concentrating on infectious diseases of dairy cattle and their control, was sponsored by the Utah Purebred Dairy Cattle GARLAND TIMES, April 11, 1974 E Association, Hah Veterinary Medical Association, and Itah State IMvcrsity Extension Service and Departments of Veterinary Science and Dairy Science. Dr. Christopherson pointed out that proper diagnosis is the single most important thing that can be done to benefit a livestock producer who is confronting problems with clostridial Inductions. The same holds true for other disease problems. "Prevention is a He said, far better procedure than trying to obtain cure through large doses of antibiotics that often prove futile and expensive. We recommend vaccination for regular and malignant blackleg for Vaccination edema. other clostridial infections, such as redwater, entero-toxemi- a. hemorrhagic enblack disease, gas teritis, edema or tetanus, should be done If the disease is common to the area of if it has in been diagnosed your herd." explained that speciproperly cared for, must often be sent to a laboratory for definite diagnosis or confirmation of the specific organisms involved in the disease. "Excellent facilities are available to the dairymen of our state for making these diagnoses," he said. Speakers at the seminar listed the following aids to proper vaccination: 1. Check the state of 2. health of the animal. Know the age of the animals to be vaccinated. 3. Know the duration of immunity. 4. Keep records of all vaccinations and serial numbers of products used. The seminar also pointed up the importance of following these precautions when 1. vaccinating: Proper 2. handling of biologies. Use sterile equipment. 3. Cleanse site of inoculation. 4. Know site of administration. 5. Never mix biologies or use outdated vaccines. 6. Dispose of empty containers and unused portions by burning. He mens, UJeeviO (SoratfiroD Save VaDucalbDe Klcay By Harold G- Lindsay USU Extension Agent - With the feed prices at the level they are today, farmers can't afford to let the weevil have much of their hay this year. In some areas of the County last year weevil and cutworms were responsible for losses up to 2 or 3 tons per acre. There is no reason why most good farmers can't raise 5 or 6 tons of alfalfa per acre or It isn't uncommon more. for an individual grower to lose $25 - $35 an acre on first crop alfalfa. There are several insecticides available for the control of alfalfa weevil. A new chemical bythenameofFur- - adan was used very successful last year when It was applied properly. It should be applied about the time the weevil starts to hatch. This will usually be 2 12 to 3 weeks before harvest or when the alfalfa is from 6- -8 inches high. Time limitation for using furadan for 1 pint per acre is at least 14 days before cutting. Other insecticides recommended Parathion and Be right-of-wa- ys Mala-thio- n. will be 06 Funk's G-Hyb- are coming through... rids with top grain and silage yields! FOR GRAIN: FOR SILAGE: G-43- 43 real profit builder that's a proven high is yielder! Respected for quality, a medium maturing variety with excellent seedling vigor for fast starts. Uniform in plant and ear height, it stands well on stiff stalks and strong roots for for dependable harvest. Plant high yield capacity! A G-57- 57 The dependable hybrid with a lot of friends because it delivers top yields of high quality silage with the is a full seahigh grain content. son tonnage-make- r with excellent stalk quality and the ability to put on more than one ear under high populations. An outstanding hybrid that pays off! See Your Dealer NOW1 careful Uf yersvjoadl Within a few weeks the foothills, mountains, highway Im-ad- an, and follow directions on the container. Do not apply within the time limit specified on the I able. fCeep Eye For are Alfa-to- x, COWS HAVE an instinct for determining whether their alfalfa rations are top grade or not. These cows at a Box Elder County dairy are enjoying the palatability of WL-3alfalfa, a high yielding variety possessing a wide range of built-i- n quality traits. Photo, courtesy Germain's, Inc. rosettes green and healthy. These rosettes are growing very fast at this time of year. turning yellow in the southThis weed Is easy to coneast section of Box Elder County. This pest called trol before it starts to bloA spray using Dyerswoad is a real threat om to the area. There were a is very effective. A hoe or shovel can be used to cut few plants found out toward Bear River City andElwood. off the plant 2 inches below the surface of the ground. I strongly urge everyone to A little effort on a few be alert for the post and chop it down before it goes plants will certainly prevent the problem they have If everyone will to seed. we be will able to in the Willard and Perry cooperate stop it before it gets into area. People in these areas are sorry they did not do the rest of the County. The plant starts from sesomething about the pest ed in the late summer. The several years ago. following spring finds the 2-- 4D NFO Sets Annual Banquet Box Elder National Farmer's Organization banquet will be held Friday, April 26, at the The county annual Tremonton Third Ward. President Carl Stenquist made the announcement this week. Guest speaker will be Devon Woodland, national vice-presid- Local NFO members and their wives are invited to attend. The NFO has been organized locally since 1969. The skins of rats are used to make pocket books and tabacco pouches. A primrose is not a It is a perennial herb. rose. I MW Vl7" i n '"0 i"iittii III of ttmt Mft, tt((J iflfn MumBfM to and irmtg. s M I I Associate ot Funk s SwtJs International tnc GAnERMAlrfSAnc. Box Since 1 2447 U7I Fresno, Ca. 93777 (209) 233-88- |