A3o—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, November 21,1981 K I PURINA I | CHDWS [ See the first Dairy-Tronic Feeding System working DAIRY-IRONIC THE AFFORDABLE "1” Maximum milk production, total feed control. At last An American-made automatic dairy feeding system that adjusts to the production needs of each cow It’s an affordable, easy-to-use management tool for any size herd. Positive Identification DAIRY-TRONIC identifies each individual cow as she puts her head in the feeder, selects the correct ration, and delivers the exact amount you want her to receive Boosts Milk Production Lets you give each cow the correct amount of feed for best milking performance The system also monitors how much each cow eats, and lets you adjust the amount of her ration to seethe result Saves Labor Automatically controls feeding of your entire herd, getting the right amount to the right cows Easy to adjust, and alerts you automatically when feed hoppers or equipment malfunctions You program the entire system from one Central Control Unit installed anywhere that’s convenient Improves Herd Health A cow with the correct amount of feed intake for her milk production level is a healthier cow Maintains optimum nutrition for breeding, while preventing overconsumption of gram The system also helps you detect sickness early, by alerting you when a cow is off her feed. Controls Bod Prevents high product from getting §] Purina... anning tomorrow with research today TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24th - 10 AM to 2 PM Weii EH H Richard Hood Farm RD 1, West Grove, PA Simple, Modular Installation Control Unit and feed stations are linked by a simple interconnection system using low- voltage, lightweight wiring No bulky cables, no special power requirements Requires 60 cycle, 110 VAC Easy to Operate Easy to use, easy to update, the keyboard allows you to customize your feeding program for each cow Simply change rations or add cows as you wish Information about feed intake and health is at your fingertips Every 24 hours you automatically receive printouts of each cow's intake, or you may view up-to-the-minute information anytime, at the touch of a button Fits Any Size Herd FARMTRONIX offers a complete product line designed to fit many herd sizes Included in the DAIRY-TRONIC system is multiple feed station capability delivering up to four different rations to selected cows. pays For Itself DAIRY-TRONIC gives you the data you need to do a good job of herd upgrading 11 increases milk production, extends peak milking periods and allows you to keep a healthier herd through controlled feeding By reducing labor, feed costs and promoting better feed conversion efficiency, DAIRY-TRONIC adds up to profitability. Factory Warranty All components come with a comprehensive six-month factory warranty An extended warranty plan is available Installation supervised by factory-trained personnel. West Willow Farmers Assn. # Inc. West Willow, PA 17583 Sprecker Rd. 717-464-3386 Take Rt. 896 So. thru Russellville, cross over Rt. 1, go to -blinking light (Old Rt. 1> Turn left, go approx. Vz mile - farm on right side. HOW DAIRY-TRONIC WORKS Oxford. PA 19363 (Southern Division) 1101 Lakeviewßd. 717-529-2113 in this area Cow Identification Tag ach cow wears a special tag ;h her number engraved on it isual identification The tag tarries the cow’s coded ;r which is read by the cow tier at each feeding i. Once the tag is placed on it never has to be orchanged Cow Identifier— when a cow puts her head m a feeder, her identification code is read by the Cow Identifier mounted on the front panel of each feed station A signal is transmitted back to the Central Control Unit, and the feeder automatically dispenses the correct ration and amount of feed for that particular cow. Feed is dispensed at a controlled rate which matches lal rate of consumption. If she rhoves shed aside feed delivery stops ntrol Unit — the Central Control exact amount of grain each lal cow should receive, and any combination of up to four different feed rations that any cow can - obtain You can also instruct the unit how want the feed to be dispensed he day The daily printout will any cow eats less than its med feed level The Central Control V f be installed in your house for snt access V>'
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