United States. Department of Agriculture

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B/W - Sound - 16 mm - 00:02:00 Beltsville - Testing process, Ion Exchange Resin, Polystyrene, Pre-test, Post-test, flash evaporation, loop system, scintillator

Scope and Contents Color - Sound - 16 mm - 00:18:00 A technical picture, designed for veterinarian training, this film describes the history and shows geographical distribution of the disease of cattle, sheep, and goats. Shows the lesions and pathological change of all organs and tissues affected. Provides excellent visual information to the veterinarian and student on this foreign disease and outlines measures used to prevent its introduction into this country. (Produced in collaboration with the Department...

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Color - Sound - 16 mm - 00:18:15 Genesis of screwworm infestation. Pattern of infestations. Treatment / remedies / prevention Sterile fly technique Sterile fly production facility Aerial distribution of sterile male flies. Produced by USDA Motion Picture Service for USDA Agricultural Research Service

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B/W - Sound - 16 mm - 00:13:30 Explains the need for farm families to prepare for emergencies and to cooperate with neighbors for survival in the event of enemy attack.

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Color - Sound - 16 mm - 00:24:00 USDA SCS, Rural recreation, development planning, mixed use farm land, soil and water conservation, watershed improvement, flood control, Ag. Education day camps, habitats, repurposed land and buildings, USDA loan programs, rural areas development

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Color - Sound - 16 mm - 00:10:45 A safety training film, designed for inservice use. Features a chalk talk by Forest Service Artist Harry Rossoll. The film points out the SURE way to safety and the four key points to be taught on any job: Size up the situation; use your safety code and follow instructions; protect your fellow workers, and establish an alternate plan. The positive points, if carried out, can prevent injury. 1431

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B/W - Sound - 16 mm - 00:17:00 USDA Extension, safe tree removal, causes of accidents, proper safety and handling of hand tools, proper attire, positive and negative examples of workmanship

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B/W - Sound - 16 mm - 00:07:00 This film is designed to show farmers how to properly care for the ewe before and after lambing in order to cut down death losses among baby lambs. This picture is especially useful during the lambing season.

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B/W - Sound - 16 mm - 00:11:00 With no more virgin land to exploit, the United States is faced with the problem of conserving its soil to prevent an agricultural decline. Shows various ways of conserving soil fertility, including terracing and cover-cropping to prevent erosion; crop rotation; use of legumes to build up the nitrogen and humus content of the soil; control of waste caused by fire; use of manures; and commercial fertilizers when necessary.

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b&w - Sound - 16 mm - 00:05:00 Short demonstrating examining a chicken and showing the cover of Farmer's Bulletin 1727 Motion picture No. 126