Lancaster Farming: Ephrata, PA
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 01/08/2010 - 12:20pm.
Chris Torres
Staff Writer A farm in southern Lancaster County was quarantined on Dec. 31 after state animal health officials determined it was the farm where a pony that later tested for equine infectious anemia (EIA) in New Jersey had been housed. Craig Shultz, director of the Pennsylvania Bureau of Animal Health, said all horses at the farm, which he did not identify because of an investigation that is still ongoing, will be quarantined for at least 45 days, per USDA regulations, to allow for the disease to go through its incubation period.
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 12/31/2009 - 12:56pm.
It's that time of year again. The Pennsylvania Farm Show is coming to the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, Pa. from Jan. 9 - 16. Keep your eyes on Lancaster Farming for the latest schedule of events, results, and interesting features to get you ready for the nation's largest indoor agriculture expo.
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 12/31/2009 - 12:50pm.
 Carolyn N. Moyer
Northern Pa. Correspondent RALSTON, Pa. — When Emily Knowlden was growing up in the northern end of Lycoming County, she was drawn to beef cattle. She was especially enchanted with the Lycoming County junior livestock sale which she attended every year with her grandfather, Bill Brooks. “He would always purchase the grand or reserve grand champion steer and get his picture taken with it,” said Knowlden.
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 12/31/2009 - 12:47pm.
Oswego County Concerned About Impact Deborah Jeanne Sergeant
N.Y. Correspondent SCHROEPPEL, N.Y. — With approval from the town board, Bion Environmental Technologies, Inc. (www.biontech.com), based in Crestone, Colo., plans to move forward with a project that could eventually bring 72,000 head of beef cattle and 600 jobs to a small Oswego County community. The project planned would result in an integrated beef cattle closed loop operation, including the finishing and processing of beef and the generation of ethanol from the manure of the herd.
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 12/31/2009 - 12:45pm.
Maryland Department of Agriculture ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The Court of Appeals of Maryland recently decided in favor of the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation in a case that could have undermined the intent the state land preservation program and devalued the $500 million public investment in the preservation of productive Maryland farmland. In Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation, et al v.
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 12/31/2009 - 12:41pm.
 Chris Torres
Staff Writer JERSEY SHORE, Pa. — Cramming four sisters into a small van for a two-hour drive down to the Farm Show during the wee hours of the morning can mean disaster for some. But for the Carey sisters of Montoursville, it’s all about strengthening their sisterly bond. Ever since they were little girls, Madison, Chandler, Delaney, and Brynlin have shared a love for showing market lambs. Don’t kid yourself though.
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 12/31/2009 - 12:37pm.
 Charlene M. Shupp
Espenshade
Special Sections Editor For Dempsey and Devin Hollenbeck, exhibiting livestock at the Pennsylvania Farm Show brings a whole new set of skills. From addressing the large crowds, prepping market livestock in challenging weather, and competing in much larger contests, the Farm Show is an experience both 4-H’ers would don’t want to miss out on. The children of Chad and Shelly Hollenbeck of Kingsley, Pa., the family has been participating for “quite a while,” according to Devin, 16, who has entered a lamb in the junior market livestock contests. “We like to go for the experience,” he said on why they make the nearly three-hour trip to Harrisburg from Susquehanna County.
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 12/31/2009 - 12:36pm.
 Linda Williams
Southwestern Pa. Correspondent On a century-old farm in Bedford Valley, three sisters are preparing for the Pennsylvania State Farm Show. It will mark the fourth consecutive year for all three to compete. Shannon, Cassandra and Shania, daughters of Tom and Karen Bramen, will be showing steers, lambs and hogs.
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 12/31/2009 - 12:30pm.
 Dick Wanner
Lancaster Farming Staff HARRISBURG, Pa. — One of the busiest guys at the 2009 Pennsylvania Farm Show was Brian Sparling, of Ralston, Pa. But he wasn’t showing, selling, scooping or judging. Sparling is a professional fitter, whose business it is to get dairy cows ready for the showing and the judging. When we spotted him in the dairy barn last January, Sparling was putting the finishing touches on Lola, a spiffy looking Brown Swiss that was part of the Kir-Kare Dairy Farm in Millville, Pa.
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 12/31/2009 - 12:25pm.
Chris Torres
Staff Writer An official with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Animal Health and Diagnostic Service said Wednesday the department is close to figuring out how a pony bound for a New Jersey horse rescue farm contracted equine infectious anemia (EIA). Craig Shultz, director of the Pennsylvania Bureau of Animal Health, said the department is in the process of tracing the infection back to its premises of origin and that officials are waiting to speak with the people involved in the apparent sale. According to a press release from the New Jersey Department of Agriculture, the pony was sold to a New Jersey-based equine rescue group from a yet-to-be identified sale barn in Pa. The animal was seen by a veterinarian after it showed signs of sickness and was later found to have tested positive for EIA. The pony was later euthanized. Per USDA requirements, Shultz said horses or any other species in the equine family must test negative for EIA within the last 12 months before traveling across state lines. Producers are responsible for getting the animals tested and he added that it is possible the pony may not have been tested before it was sold. “That’s a concern with animal movement throughout the U.S.
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