1 48—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, March 19,1983 D ■ ALTERNATIVES: Soybean Meal and Corn with a vitamin/mineral premix Many dairymen have switched from this ration. They’ve seen that it can’t deliver all that their cows require for maximum milk production. Here’s why: Low Energy Limits Production Look at the low energy level. Like the weakest link in a chain, a cow will perform up to the most limiting nutrient. With this ration, it's energy. The higher levels of proteins, vitamins and minerals can goto waste. Soybean meal and corn Some dairymen have gone to this ration. Many think they’re saving money. Others want a high energy ration. But watchout! Don’t fall into this nutrient balance trap. Low Levels of Vitamins and Minerals Limit Production While a soybean meal and corn ration may provide additional energy, the limiting factor to production is inadequate vitamin and mineral levels. Of course, a cow might produce more in the first few months of her first lactation on this type of ration. Trouble is, she’s using up her vital body stores to provide needed vitamins and minerals. As those stores are used up, milk production will drop below normally expected levels. Health problems might develop. And, most important, she’ll likely produce less during her next lac tation. Competitive Concentrate PHONE 717-442 4183 717-768 3301 PARADISE. PA 17562 HIGH BROS. PHONE 717-354-0301 GOROONVILLE PA 17529 K & K FEED, INC. PHONE 717 866 2324 *»*RK ST RICHLAND PA 17087 ORt*M Ask Your Local Purina Dealer to help you Compare programs and "Best Value." Prove to yourself what High Octane 36 concentrate can do for your herd. High Octape 36 was formulated to deliver energy ingredients properly balanced with proteins, minerals and vitamins to give your cows a palatable, high per formance ration that will put more milk in your milk tank. UMBERGER’S MILL PHONE 717 867 5161 FONTANA PA 2 7042 KEYSTONE MILLS Johnß Kurtz PHONE 717 354-4616 717 738 1088 RD3 EPHRATA, PA 17522 W.L MUMMER! 00. PHONE: 717-637-6923 6 PINE ST, PURINA' HIGH OCTANE 36’ CONCENTRATE COMPARE YOUR BOTTOM LINE....J Purina High Octane 0 Cow Chow 36 Top milk production, lactation after lactation, depends on a . balanced high-energy ration. Purina High Octane 36 delivers that high-energy without sacrificing the essential balance of vitamins and minerals. Balanced, high-nutrient levels for maximum . milk production Purina research has found a way to provide high energy levels without sacrificing other essential nutrients. It comes from, an in-depth knowledge of what your cows need. And tough quality control standards that demand top-quality ingredients. As an added bonus, your cows develop and keep good body condition. You should see fewer health problems. And, strong cows keep milking at top potential year after year. Best Value... What is your bottom line cost? The total mix. What is your TON (energy) level? Is your mix consistent? Balanced? WEST WILLOW FARMERS ASSN., INC. PHONE 717-464 3386 WEST WILLOW. PA 17583 SOUTHERN DIVISION West Willow Farmers Assoc., Inc. PHONE, 717-529 2113 RTE 472 AT UNION, PA HD 1. OXFORD, PA 19363 J.P. ANIMAL SUPPLY PHONE; 301-658-5795 2497 TOME HWY. RISING SUN. MD 21911 - 'i Mewf ' PHONE 215-488'6211 STRAUSSTOWN. PA 19559
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