DB—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, February 25,1984 European farrowing crate announced DELPHI, IND. A unique new farrowing crate which has been proved successful in use in Europe has been adopted for American hog farms and tested in the United States by Farmcraft Agri- Systems, division of Underhill In dustries, Inc., P.O. Box 256, Delphi, Ind. Named the “Eurocrate,” it is now being manufactured by Farmcraft and has just been introduced here. The “Eurocrate” is narrower than the traditional crate, so that hog producers can get more crates in the same space. The sow’s en closure is narrower, too, forcing her to kneel before lying down, thus virtually eliminating crushing of baby pigs. An adjustable curved lower bar exposes both rows of teats, so that all the piglets can nurse. The sow’s feeder in the gate is large enough for her to put her Farrowing crate from Europe is narrower enclosures. head inside it comfortably, so that feed spillage falls back inside the feeder. This feeder is available in choice of durable steel or tough plastic. The sow’s drinker is above the feeder. There is a rump guard in the back of the sow enclosure. It lessens the amount of wastes accumulation, thus reducing clean-out labor. There is a 2-foot-wide optional run-around at the head end of the crate, which gives extra space for the baby pigs when they are not nursing. All panels and gates can be removed easily by pulling pins. The "Eurocrate” is available in two sizes: 4’ x 8’10” or 5’ x 7'. All parts are built with extra-heavy materials and construction methods to insure more years of service. It is available in hot-dip galvanized or painted enamel finish. PEACH BOTTOM Shirtsleeve weather and an enthusiastic response lent a carnival at mosphere to last Saturday’s Open House and Appreciation Day sponsored by Fowl’s Feed Service, Inc., of Peach Bottom. Early predictions of attendance in the neighborhood of 1500 turned out to TAYLORVILLE, II - A new line of tanks for commercial or large farmer use has been introduced by Circle Steel Corporation, Taylorville, IL. The computer engineered tanks are designed for maximum security, with lower costs for grain storage. Stiffener and body sheet design combine to provide optimum steel useage for extra stronath m the than traditional SHENANDOAH INCENERATORS - A SANITARY ALTERNATIVE FOR ON FARM DISPOSAL The sanitary way to get rid of animal ‘"J" 11 * Choose among eight easy-to-install carcasses is with a Shenandoah incin- smoke and odor controlled models. You even erator. It’s pollution controlled and [I I have the option of burning gas or oil. convenient to use. It's also extra M - Ask your local Shenandoah dealer about cient because we’ve lined the ’ efficient, inexpensive incinera chambers, and in some model tors. You'll find out how our the afterburning chambers, wi and a quarter inches of refract* cement That keeps the heat u the energy costs down. STORE HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 7:30 to 4:30 Sat. 7:30 to 11:30 (Parts Only) 4 Welcoming guests to Open House at Fowl’s Feed Service last Saturday are, from the left, Dale F. Larson, General Manager of Continental Grain Company’s Wayne Feed Division: Bob Fowl, Robert Fowl Jr. holding son Sammy, Rick Fowl and Dennis Williamson, Wayne district salesman. 2,000 at Fowl open house Grain tanks reported To Help Prevent the Spread of Disease COMPLETE SYSTEMS. EQUIPMENT. SALES, INSTALLATION, SERVICE FOR CATTLE. HOG, POULTRY AND GRAIN AGRI' 2754 CREEK HILL RD., LEOLA, PA 17540 PHONE: 717-656-4151 be conservative, as 2,000 visitors passed through Fowl’s front door by day’s end. Special guest for the 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. event was Dale F. Larson, General Manager for Continental Grain Company’s Wayne Feed Division. Livestock and poultry feed was the theme for the day as new tank line. Tanks from 15’ dia (4.57 M) 5,000 bu. (137.6 MT) through 60’ dia. (18.28 M) 167,765 bu. (4565.8 MT) are available. A complete line of accesory equipment is available including floors, sidewall ladders, ladder cages and platforms, aeration equipment, temperature cable kits, hatches and ventilators. equipment, INC. company personnel offered tours of their new mill completed in August of last year. Bob Fowl, head of the family owned corporation, stressed the importance of using local grain to keep feed costs for area farmers as low as possible. Installing their new roller mill enables the com pany to produce feeds usable in automatic feeders where ground feed may fail to flow properly. Products on display included dairy, hog, and poultry feeds, fencing, Pioneer corn, and lime by Compass Quarries. Other popular events included the door-prize drawing, an 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. pig roast, and a truckload salepn Wayne dog food. In the spirit of family fun, the Open House also featured a petting zoo and kid’s fish pond for younger members in attendance. bright ideas in farm equipment can mean a bright spot in your day. And still leave a green spot in your wallet. 55 Shenandoah Bright ideas in farm equipment
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