Show COUNTY AGENT By LLOYD SMITH ABORTIONS Livestock producers in the COURty and throughout the state have recently been reporting m increased problem with according to Lloyd Duchesne County Extension agent with Utah state To gel at the base of this Dr Don W. Extension encourages any producers having abortion problems with their livestock to cooperate with the county practicing veterinarian and state diagnostic in getting an accurate diagnosis of the Many have been afraid that it might be a preliminary checks of some blood samples indicate that Lepto is very There Is a very good possibility that which is spread by is the culprit causing most of the trouble This disease is difficult to recognize as it requires incubation period in the cows of three to seven months before any effect is When Trick Is Thomas advises the bulls Checked the best and quickest method of diagnosis It Is even better than attempting to get a diagnosis of the aborted since the organisms seldom remain alive until the specimen reaches the lab-j He also advises producers to never overlook the possibility of bangs j vaccinations should be contin-i i i Another possibility is osis Considering these various expert early diagnosis is important In areas where a practicing veterinarian is contact him If one is not contact the county They will work with the state diagnostic laboratory in determining the cause of your problem and t indicate what you should do I to correct the situation and avoid TRACTOR PROJECT one denies the value of 1 dependable tractor power m today's declares county extension Lloyd with Utah State University To provide training in proper tractor operation and tractor projects will be greatly emphasized this Schools for tractor leaders have been conducted throughout the late Clubs are being organized during January Between now and the first of April these clubs will hold receive and complete their records Club and community contests will be held in and county wide contests will be held the first part of preparatory to state elimination scheduled for the week of June The winning county contestants will enter the state contest to vie for the trip to the National Club Congress in Contestants will be judged on the basis of record safety both written and written quiz on material in members tractor maintenance inspection and tractor driving t |