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* 1 8-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, February 3, *988 Durham East Agri-News In .foci Riigg, I'arm Management Specialist Durham Cattlemen's Feedlot Competition: The results of the 1987 Durham County Cattlemen's Association Feedlot Competition were announced announced at the annual meeting. This was the second year of the competition and, again, cattle of Durham County County origin performed exceptionally well. The H & M Wright Feed Com- f pany Trophy for Top Overall Steer was won by Bruce Yeo, Orono., This Hereford steer had an AF Grade, and was also the top gaining steer with an average daily gain of 3.53 lbs. per day. Walter Loveridge, R.R. 5, Bowmanville had the top yielding steer with a Simmental-Hereford cross with a 60.09 dressing percentage. percentage. The best live steer, judged the night of the Twilight Meeting was owned by Glen Andrews, Orono. This steer was a Limousin cross. • Approximately 40 steers were entered in the competition and were started on feed in May at the farm of Harvey Graham, R.R. 1, Blackstock. The steers were on feed until October, when they were sold on a carcass rail grade basis. The cattle were viewed and discussed at an evening held at the feedlot on September 5th. The competition provided an ideal opportunity to evaluate how various types of cattle perform in the feedlot. Getting 1st Litter Sows Rebred by Jim E. Walker A common problem in many farrowing farrowing herds is a delay in returning to heat after weaning first litter sows. This may be caused by excessive excessive loss of weight and condition during the lactation period. First litter litter sows are still actively growing and there is competition for nutrients between growth, lactation and reproduction. There are a number of things you can do to minimize this problem. 1. Don't breed gilts on their first heat. This will allow the gilt to have more size and condition for her first litter, as well being more sexually mature and they will be able to better better maintain their condition during lactation. A side effect might be to get larger first litters. 2. Prevent excessive weight loss during during first lactation. To maintain appetite appetite during lactation, be careful not to overfeed during the first pregnancy. Overfeeding during first pregpanoy has been- shown to reduce appetite during lactation. Wet 'feeding rather than dry may also improve appetite. C onsider Ad Lib feeding of first lactation sows as opposed, to feeding two times a day. (a note of caution, however, you may need to avoid feeding Ad Lib in the first few days after farrowing if you find high levels of feeding at that time are related to agalactia (milk shortage)). Ensure that the lactation diet is high in energy. This may mean top-dressing with high fat or oil products. 3. Maintain feed levels of 6.5 to 7 lbs. per day from weaning to mating of a diet with at least 14 percent percent crude protein. 4, After weaning, house sows in groups within sight, sound, smell and contact of a boar. This stimuli will hasten sows returning to heat. In summary, proper gilt management management and proper nutrition can have a major impact on solving the age- old problem of an excessive weaning weaning to breeding interval for first litter litter sows. Farm-Start Meeting by John E. Finlay The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food is holding a meeting to explain the details of the Farm-Start Program. The program is available to people who have never farmed bêfore, have the required required levels of agricultural education education and experience and can show viability with a production plan, cash flow statement and projected income statement. The meeting will be held at the Baseline Community Centre in Bowmanville, on Monday, Monday, February 8, 1988 at 8:00 p.m. Application forms and brochures are now available at your local agricultural office. Pine Ridge Agrologists to Hold Waste Management Meeting Waste disposal sites are in critically short supply in the Durham, Victoria and Peterborough Peterborough County areas. The Pine Ridge Branch of the Ontario Institute Institute of Agrologists are concerned with the effect on our environment from landfills, particularly as it relates to soil and water contamination. contamination. A public, meeting will be held at the Nestleton Community Centre on February 10, 1988 at 8:00 p.m., to discuss alternatives to landfill sites. Guest speakers are Roger Wilson, Reeve of Hope Township with the topic,. "Energy from Wiste" and Jack McCorkell, Director of Operations, Operations, Durham Works Department with the • topic, "Recycling of Waste." All interested people are invited to attend. UCW growing in , knowledge and faith Confessing Our Faith was the theme of the annual January Workshop for United Church Women of Oshawa Presbyterial which was held at Kingsview United Church on January 11, 1988. Toni JVlulder, President of Kingsvrew UCW warmly welcomed about 80 women of local 7 UCW units.* The devotional period, which was led by Margaret Ann Lamb and Betty Turcott, focused on the meanings of covenant. Small groups studied the theme of covenant, covenant, out of which the closing worship worship service was constructed. This was a small sampling of a copious kit called "Confessing Our Faith, Phase 3" which is currently available. Presbyterial executive convenors of portfolios held assistance sessions for newly appointed appointed officers of UCW groups. Study wa*. >cF". -d hv -wo.' in terludes of singing which were led by Donna Johnston, accompanied 4t the piano by Jean LeGrand. Social issues of today were reflected in program material which was demonstrated with the use of video tapes for: "Creation in Crisis" which examined farming in Canada and Africa; "I Live on a Farm," a description of farm life in Canada and Africa, for adults and children; "If We are Together," how youth in a world gathering relate to one another; "Women, Drugs and Alcohol," a film. Excitement is building in anticipation anticipation of the forthcoming visit of the Moderator of the United Church of Canada, Anne Squire. Women will have a special opportunity opportunity to meet and visit with Anne on February 29, 1988, at 10:00 a.m. Contact your UCW for particulars. The satire evening, February 29th, Lung Association plan for pre-schoolers The Durham Region Lung Association will bring its unique Pre-School Asthma ' Program to Pickering this Spring. This eight week, ten session course will be held at the Pickering Energy Information Information Centre in Pickering, from March 7th to April 27th, 1988, for a $20.00 registration fee. Places are strictly limited and early registration registration is advised. Based on the highly successful program developed by the Utah Lung Association, the course teaches simple self-care techniques which help three to five year olds keep their asthma in check. These techniques are basically the breathing and body relaxation methods taught by the Lung Association to older children and adult asthma sufferers. What is ne\y however, is the translation of these methods into format that can be Regional Police are asking for public assistance in solving a Break and Enter and Damage which occurred occurred in Oshawa between December 14th and 16th last year. During this period of time a house at 786 Masson Street was broken into by forcing a basement window on the west side. Once inside inside the culprits went through every room in the house smashing furniture, furniture, dishes and paintings. Cupboards Cupboards were emptied and the contents contents scattered on the floor. The walls were spray painted with graffiti. graffiti. Three paint spray cans were discarded in the livingroom and a crowbar found in the hallway. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest of the people responsible for the vandalism. Similar rewards will be paid for information leading to an arrest in any serious crime. understood by very young children. Through gaming, modeling and imaging, the children are taught to use their diaphragm to breathe more easily during an asthmatic episode. Parents and children also learn how to reduce the anxiety and tension that often contribute to the severity of an attack. During the program children and moms and dads meet such friends as "Clippy Doll" (a cardboard & paperclip doll used to teach floppy relaxation movements) and "hot Bolts" (a hot water Bottle inside a soft cloth covering). Jumpy Ball and Step-Up-Step- Down Games are other important components in this unique service for Durham's young asthmatics. For more information, call the Durham Region Lung Association at 436-1046. who was responsible or saw someone someone around the Masson Street house at the time, call us. You will never be required to ' identify yourself or go to court. The Crime Stoppers office is open 8 a.tri. to 10 p.m. Monday to Friday -and the numbers are: 222-8477 or 1-800-387-8477. Sergeant Sandy Ryrie of ,the Durham Regional Police Force writes this article to help ' combat crime. A Citizen Board administers the Crime Stoppers Programs of which there are now over 100 in North America, The reward money, is raised through tax deductible donations which may be sent to Toronto and Regional Crime Stoppers Stoppers (Durham), P.O. Box 54y Oshawâ, Ontario L1H 7K8. SINGLES DANCES (2 IN A ROW) Peterborough FRIDAY FEBRUARY 5 Rock Haven Motor Hotel Lansdowne Street West SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6 For location and details ' Call (705) 876-9824 or (705) 742-4035 Mangafs Auto Centre Parts-SaNHkSeirVlce Orono, Ontario TOWING * USED CAR SALES * Radiators - Air Con; Muffler - Brakes Tune-up-Electronic Ignition Fuel Injection .Systems Propane Conversion and Inspection BodyWork Rebuilt Engines and Cylinder Heads Safety Inspection Station Guaranteed Service Lie. Cl. A, B, H, 3P, S6A, see Gall MIKE: 96^5130-683-6487 Crime Stoppers asking help in break-in Crime Stoppers and the Durham If you have any information on Information on Breathing problems Will you r\house be secure when you are away for\March Break? Let us make it look lived-in We will shovel walkways, turn fights on and off, clean flyers from your steps and much more Does someone in your family have a breathing problem? If the answer is "yes", then the Durham Region Lung Association may be able to help. Beginning on Monday, March 7th, 1988 the local Christmas Seal organization will run a four session Information Series "All About Breathing Problems" at the Pickering Energy Information Centre Centre in Pickering. This evening series will be held on consecutive Monday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m,, concluding March 28th, 1988. Registration for "All About Breathing Problems" is $10.00 (Individual (Individual or Family) or $20.00 to include include the special Pre-School Classes. For more details on this Christmas Seal Service, call the Durban) Region Lung Association at 436-1046. at 7:30 p.m. Moderator Am\e Squire will speak at an open rally at St. Andrews United Church, Sim- coe St. South, Oshawa. The Annual Meeting of Oshawa Presbyterial UCW will be held on March 7, 1988, with guest speaker Sylvia Dunstan, Chaplain of Whitby Whitby Jail. Bessie Vaneyk BARI N A HOME CHECK 786-29SB », V We Are Bonded Expert Watch Services (Div. of Hooper's Jewellers Ltd.) Antique Pocket Watches & I Modém^Watch Repairing i All work donp by Swiss-Trained Watchmaker i (W.O.S.T.E.P.) (Neuchâtel, Switzerland) Member of Canadiap & American Watchmakers & Jewellers Assoc. | All work guaranteed. Free Estimates. n*MMv unnocD ' 39 King Street West DANNY HOOPER t Bowmanville. 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