UNIVERSITY PARK - On Dec. 14 and 15, the Department of Dairy and Animal Science at Penn State will be hosting the Penn State Dairy Computer Conference. This conference will be held at the Keller Conference Center on the University Park campus. The purpose of this conference is to give interested people a further understanding of computers and computer software specifically related to dairymen. A second Agri-Equipment, Inc. Authorized Distributor For i)e^. elt oS $Sr HAS THE ONLY FLEX-AUGER FOR HIGH MOISTURE CORN GENUINE FLEX-AUGER SWINE, DAIRY & POULTRY FEED DELIVERY SYSTEM • 5 Models To Choose From • 10-Year Warranty On Coreless Auger COMPLETE SYSTEMS. EQUIPMENT. SALES. INSTALLATION, SERVICE FOR CATTLE. HOG, POULTRY AND GRAIN STORE HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 7:30 to 4:30 Sat. 7:30 to 11:30 (Parts Only) Dairy computer focus of this conference will deal with the computer software and expertise that is available through Penn State. A final portion of the program will provide you with “hands on” experience with some of the programs that will be demon strated during the conference. Also planned is a trade show for vendors and dealers of computers and computer programs to demonstrate what is currently Model 7500 Fan Control 'illillBlii?® AGRI- 2754 CREEK HILL RD. ( LEOLA. PA 17540 PHONE: 717-656-4151 ★ SERVING PA, N.J. and N.T. Static Monitor Completely Galvanized, Weather-proof Bins SUPER FEEDING Starts With The Bin EQUIPMENT, inc. conference available on the market. The conference trade show will open at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 1 p.m., Terry Smith from the Ohio State University will discuss the Role of Computer on Dairy Farms. This will be followed by talks about getting standard hardware and software from Jud Heinrichs and Don Mincemoyer. 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Data base - working with “Data base” on programs demonstrated during the conference in the area dairy herd management decisions and analysis. Ration Balancing - working with the Penn State Ration Balancing and Ration Evaluation programs developed by Dr. Richard Adams, using an updated Penn State feeds library. Herd Management - working with management programs demonstrated during the con ference to allow insight on what can be done with the available software from Penn State and private sources. Milking Equipment Sizing - working with program developed by Stephen Spencer in the area of bulk tank sizing, using heat ex changers, and milker pump sizing. Anyone interested in receiving a conference brochure should contact the Ag Conference Coor dinator, 410 J.O. Keller Conference Center, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. 16802. Phone: (814) 865-9547.
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