BUSINESS NE
Rumensin for
dairy heifers
INDIANAPOLIS, Inc. -
Dairymen can now get
replacement heifers into milk
production sooner by increasing
their rate of gain with Rumensin.
The FDA has granted Elanco
Products Company approval for its
use in dairy replacement rations.
First marketed in feedlot cattle
in late 1975, Rumensin is also
widely used in cattle on pasture. In
10 experiments in replacement
heifers, 150 to 200 mgs. per head
per day of Rumensin increased
daily gains an average of about 10
percent.
Research at Arizona State
University and the University of
Idaho shows that body size is more
important than age in regard to
sexual maturity, breeding and
calving. In Idaho, heifers with
accelerated growth rates were 1.9
months younger than other cattle
when they first came into heat.
According to Idaho scientists,
heifers calving at younger ages
Butler cites
tank spreader
FORT ATKINSON, Wi. - Butler
Manufacturing Company
Livestock Systems announces its
new Tank-R 2300 liquid manure
spreader for injector or broadcast
application.
The Butler 2300, with a 30-inch
fill hole and grate, has a forward
slant which maintains drawbar
weight to prevent a negative pole
weight as the tank unloads. The
forward slant serves two purposes.
It allows the tank to fill more
completely, eliminating air
pockets. The forward slant also
allows Butler to front-mount the
pump, resulting in a short
driveline, fewer bearings to
maintain and more clearance at
the rear of the tank.
Requiring at least 75 horsepower
without injectors, it has an ad
justable wheel tread width
spanning 74 to 91 inches. This
variable span makes it operable
with a variety of crop row width.
The heavy-duty tank is attached to
the full-length skid with continuous
welds. The skid is then fastened to
Butler Livestock Systems introduces its new Model 2300
Tank-R-Liquid Manure Tank/Spreader.
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produce more milk per day of life.
Early-bred heifers leave the herd
having produced more milk per
day of life than late-bred heifers.
Penn State University DHI
records show lifetime production
and milk production per day of life
are highest for heifers calving at 22
to 24 months of age. Generally,
ideal breeding weights of dairy
replacement heifers are 650 to 800
pounds, depending on breed. By
increasing gains an average of 10
percent, Rumensin can help
dairymen achieve these breeding
weights at an earlier age.
Research has also demonstrated
that Rumensin has no adverse
effects on the performance of
reproduction of heifers. When fed
at three times the recommended
level, Rumensin did not affect
conception, calving ease, number
of live calves born, calf birth
weight, milk quality or production.
Rumensin is not approved for
use in milking dairy cows.
the frame with bolts through
reinforced saddles.
The innovative Tank-R 2300
features a Super Mix system
designed to shred and blend
manure solids evenly and maintain
material in suspension. The Super
Mix system employs a shredder
impeller pump that feeds material
through valves regulating the
agitation.
By recirculating the manure, the
material is suspended and
prevented from settling on long
hauls. The valves also regulate the
spreader’s discharge rate for
complete application control. This
control permits the proper number
of gallons spread per acre based on
individual soil samples.
Another advantage is the ability
to mix commercial liquid fertilizer
with manure to further enhance
fertilizer management.
A tubular steel frame with X
bracing adds rigidity to the Tank-R
2300. There is an optional Plus-2
brake kit that gives four wheel
brakes. Its axles feature heavy
three-inch spindles that slip into
sleeves and bolt in place.
Top fuel efficiency and impressive lugging ability head a long list of standard features
on the new John Deere 40- to 60-hp tractors, according to area dealers.
Base price features include power steering, wet-disk brakes, nine forward and two
reverse speeds, PTO, 3-point hitch and an adjustable seat. A mechanical front-wheel
drive option is avialable, too.
Sire Power selects
TUNKHANNOCK - Sire Power,
Inc. has acquired seven young
bulls from prominent Penn
sylvania Holstein breeders for its
Gold Sire Development Program.
Hie bulls and their breeders
include:
Chrome-View Pete COLBURN
ET 1910549, bred by Mason
Brothers, Nottingham, is sired by
Straight-Pine Elevation Pete, a
genetically superior bull with
+1921m -.12% +slf +|2lB, Rpty.
99%.
His dam is Chrome-View
Glendall Gladys 9607030. She was
specially selected because of her
outstanding type and production
with a top record at 4-4 306 d of
19,620 m 3.4% 1008 f, a cow index of
+1865m +.11% +sof +|2l3. She is
sired by Glendell Arlinda Chief.
Pep-L-Lea MCIAH 1910233, bred
by Robert and Jane Pepple, Ox
ford, is sired by Cal-€lark Board
Chairman, a genetically superior
hub with +2527 -.12% +72f +5295,
Rpty. 81%.
His dam is Pep-L-Lea Elevation
Molly 9581069. She was specially
selected because of her out
standing type and production with
a top record at 3-4 305 d of 22,700 m
4.2% 9S5f, a cow index of +1143m
+6lf. She is sired by Round Oak
Rag Apple Elevation.
Pen-Col LENNON-ET 1914484,
bred by Pen-Col Farms, Millville,
is sired by Cal-Clark Board
Chairman, a genetically superior
bull with +2527 -.12% +72f +5295,
Rpty. 81%.
His dam is Pen-Col Elevation
Lenora 9370268. She was specially
selected because of her out
standing type and production with
a top record at 4-9 305 d of 26,820 m
4.8% 1276 f, a cow index of +1396m
+.15% +74f +5222. She is sired by
Round Oak Rag Apple Elevation.
Maple-Willow Ivanhoe
BELLCORI9O2I94, bred by John S.
Shirey, Beavertown, is sired by
Carlin-M Ivanhoe Bell, a
genetically superior bull with
+1893m -.07% +sBf +s22B, Rpty.
95%.
His dam is Springmere Tidy
Sylvia-twin 10277427. She was
specially selected because of her
outstanding- type and production
with a top record at 541 304 d of
29,390 m 3.7% 1062 f, a cow index of
+l7Bom -.02% +6lf +5236. She is
sired by Round Oak Rag Apple
Elevation.
H-Y Wilsondale JUNIOT-ET
1911062, bred by Em-Tran, Inc.,
Elizabethtown, is sired by Twin-
Lawn Elevation Jason, a
genetically superior bull with
+1903m -.06% +6of +5232, Rpty.
76%.
His dam is Don-Sim Chief Joy
876182. She was specially selected
because of her outstanding type
and production with a top record at
54 305 d of 27.110 m 3.4% 927 f, a cow
index of +2022m +6lf. She is sired
by Pawnee Farm Arlinda Chief.
Pen-Col BRASS-ET 1908725, bred
by Pen-Col Farms, Millville, is
sired by S-W-D Valiant a
genetically superior bull with
+2289m -.02% +Bof +5293, Rpty.
99%.
New mower
introduced
APPLETON, WI For mowing
and shredding applications, far
mers need cutting power and the
ability to reach out-of-the-way
swaths.
Fox Brady’s new Model 1210 f breakage for the life of the knives,
mower offers unique advantages. The mower’s side sheer knives are
As standard equipment, the Model reversible for double life.
1210 features a three V-belt drive As a fuel and time saving device,
with an adjustable spring tightener Fox Brady mowers have a one
and a full width gauge roller that hand screwdriver adjustment to
adjusts to desired cut heights. The increase drive belt tension. The no
-120-inch mower requires a 35-40 slip belt tension saves horsepower,
h.p. source at 540 rpm. reduces belt wear and allows a
Fox Brady manufactures four finer cut.
Fox Brady introduces model 1210 flail mower.
7 bulls
His dam is Old-Quarry Jet
Stream Bonny 9785409. She was
specially selected because of her
outstanding type and production
with a top record at 3-5 305 d of
27,430 m 4.2% 1155 f, a cow index of
+2178m -.06% +7of +s26B. She is
sired by Arlinda Jet Stream-twin.
Legacy LANDMARK 1923257,
bred by James Howes, Warriors
Mark, is sired by Twin-Lawn
Elevation Jason, a genetically
superior bull with +1903m -.06%
+6of +5232, Rpty. 76%.
His is SlickhiU Glendell
Dawfin 9789521. She was specially
selected because of her out
standing type and production with
a top record at 3-6 305 d of 32,100 m
3.2% 1020 f, a cow index of +1930m
.14% +4Bf +s2l4. She is sired by
Glendell Arlinda Chief.
multiple-use flail shredders:
model 1690, 2410, 840, and 1210. All
units are equipped with super-alloy
steel knives. Campbell said the
company has a 100 percent free
replacement policy against