WHAT'S NEW •> 1 ROUND BALER Officials at Vermeer Manufacturing Co., Pella, lowa, announce the in troduction of a new small package round baler lhat harvests tight, weather resistant hay bales weighing up to 650 lbs. PREVENT J FROZEN PIPES Wk WWP4N f soLiocißcumy HEATTAPEi^ 1 C ' rcu ' l ll'-'l PAUL BL k 1 ZIMMERMAN, INC. FARM SUPPLIES Wood Corner Rd., Box 128 RD 4, Lititz, PA 17543 Ph: 717-738-1121 RYDER Supply anises® ■ » * ■■ _____ CO. Chambersburg, Pennsylvania 17201 TH V E FARM SHOW 380-381 Main Floor • D949-D954 Dairy Barn <* vp* The Vermeer Model Baler produces a solid package that measures three feet wide up to four feet in diameter. Ideal for the smaller operator, and dairy operations, the compact 403 F requires just a minimum 40 hp tractor (with PTO and two-way hydraulic system). Similar in design to Vermeer’s two other “F” series balers - Model 605 F (1900 lb. capacity) and Model 504 F (1500 lb. capacity) - the Model 403 F features the new popular open throat design for in stant bale starting, hydraulic twine tie, heavy duty urabody construction, hydraulic and spring belt tensioning, windguard, bale size indicator and more. The Vermeer Model 403 F represents the smallest baler in the Vermeer line of forage harvesting systems, which are designed to allow one man to handle the entire operation - from raking to baling to transporting to feeding - all from the tractor seat. STEIGER INTRODUCES NEW WILDCAT An upgraded 171 drawbar horsepower Wildcat HI ST -210 four-wheel-drive tractor has been introduced by Steiger Tractor, Inc. of Fargo, N.D. It offers fanners the op portunity to own a four wheel-drive tractor at a price competitive with big two-wheel-drive tractors, says the manufacturer. The Wildcat is powered by naturally-aspirated, direct injection *• 636 cubic inch Caterpillar V 8 engine rated at 210 engine horsepower. A remote mounted oil filter doubles the normal oil capacity to improve engine life. One-haif ih.h thick welded steel plate con struction gives the tractor a 22,000 pound dry weight. The Wildcat also features dual planetary outboard axles currently used in other higher horsepower models of the Steiger line. The Wildcat’s 140 gallon fuel tank - built into the rear frame - insures that the typical farmer need not stop to refuel even on the longest working days. Full priority hydraulic steering is provided by dual three-inch steering cylin ders. And for optimum visibility in the field and on the road, the Wildcat has ten 35 watt lights, six forward and four rear, plus two safety flashers and one red tail light. The Wildcat offers center hinge articulation for a 15.9 foot turning radius and center pivot oscillation to follow contours of- the toughest terrain. DRYCOW MASTITIS THERAPY The Agricultural Products Division of Bristol-Myers Company, announces the introduction of a new dry cow mastitis product, Tomorrow, a companion product for the company’s highly successful lactating mastitis treatment, Today (cephapirin sodium). A development of Bnstol- Myers Research, Tomorrow contains 300 mg. of cephapirin benzathine, a new and highly effective long-acting antibiotic. Extensive laboratory tests and clinical studies have Lancaster Farming, Saturday, December 30,1978 shown Tomorrow to have several distinct advantages over other retail dry cow preparations. With this broad spectrum, long-acting, bactericidal activity, Tomorrow has produced impressive mastitis cure rates in ex tensive field trials. Recommended dosage is the infusion of the contents of one syringe (10 ml.) into each quarter following the last milking or early in the dry period. The product is for use in dry cows only and should not be used within 30 days of calving. Milk from treated cows must not be used for food during the first 72 hours after calving, and treated animals must not be slaughtered for food until 42 days after the latest in fusion. Tomorrow is available to farm supply stores through authorized AG Products distributors. FILTER MASK The Oxboro Heath Com pany claims to have an 'improved lightweight face mask that is quite effective while being comfortable to use. The non-woven filter Wool supports up WASHINGTON, D.C. - A support price increase of seven cents a pound on shorn wool and 30 cents a pound on mohair have been an nounced for 1979 by ASCS Administrator Ray Fit zgerald. The new rates will be $1.15 on shorn wool and material construction stops non-toxic nuisance dusts, pollen, powders, fibers and other irritants as small as 1/25,000 of an inch, says the manufacturer. According to the company, special contoured ribbing allows the mask to stand away from the face while the edges seal against the skin surface. A flexible nose piece provides snug fitting over the nose bridge. Your can breath and speak nor mally without heat reten tion. Another feature is the light weight - seven masks weigh less than half the weight of a handkerchief. Also, the low profile of the mask lets you see where you are going and what you are doing without obstructing safety goggles or glasses. The mask is also inexpensive and main tenance free. Just throw it away after use - nothing to clean! One size fits all and are available m quantities of one dozen to caselots of 600, all shipped postpaid. For more information contact; Ox boro Heath Company, Box 338, Yankton, S.D. 57078. $1.94 on mohair. Currently, shorn wool market prices are averaging 75 to 80 cents a pound. If the 1979 market stays at about the current level, the incentive payment under the National Wool Act would be about 35 to 40 cents a pound. 15
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