TUNKHANNOCK - The Maryland Sales Division of Sire power recently held its annual Open House with several hundred dairy farmers and other guests attending. General Manager, DuWayne Kutz greeted the members, guests, and friends. “The patronage equity you have m the co-op assures you that you have a say in the pricing of the sires,” he said. “Sire Power is proud that it can return 50% in patronage dividends and invest the other 50% in your facilities and bull programs. “Last year Sire Power returned $357,000 in patronage dividends to all Sales Division members.” Marlin Hoff, President of the Maryland Sales Division Board, reviewed some highlights of Sire Power’s accomplishments and events over the past year. He also conveyed a strong message on POULTRY SERVICE Fumigation Division, Elizabethtown, PA is proud to announce that LAURA HARRINGTON will be our first commissioned fumigation contractor for Elm Tree Fumigation Div. She has a degree in Poultry Science and will be doing business in Delaware and Maryland. Her office phone is 301-754-8275 She can offer SANITATION at it’s MAXIMUM BEST Announcement being made by Bernell Swords, Vice President Elm Tree Poultry Service SPEEDWAY EXPRESS WAGONS P Ml Wagons Available With or Without / or For More nformation or Meet Me At P CI - Dl[ . C loot’s Market /SERIES 4 10/350 Wheels, Bed Size 22x40, Load Cap 1000 lbs 5/8” Ball Bearings 10 x Air Tire 275 Wheels - Size Vt” Ball Beat 175 Wheels, 18) Car AUTO STEERING - BALL BEARINGS - LONG LASTING - STURDY AND WELL BUILT - ENJOYABLE Sire Power reasons not to deal with a “semen jockey” on any level. Marlin said. “When you buy from a ‘jockey’, you are only helping him, he doesn’t pay dividends to you, and besides you have no idea where the semen has been.” An annual event at this Open House is the induction of someone into the Maryland Dairy Shrine. Edwin Fry, Chestertown, Md. was honored and became the 21st person inducted into the Maryland Dairy Shrine. Fry, the founder of a well-known registered Holstein herd with the Fair Hill prefix, has made many contributions to the dairy industry in Maryland and across the country. Concluding the day was the traditional “parade” of Sire Power daughters. This feature provides a “first hand” impression of the outstanding Sire Power genetics working in the Maryland mem bers’ herds. ELM TREE Bed Size 22x48 Load Cap 1000 lbs Air Tire DES MOINES, la. - A new killed virus vaccine for Bovine Virus Diarrhea (BVD) offers producers increased safety has just been introduced by Syntex Animal Health (Diamond Laboratories, Inc.). Resprotect vaccine is available only by prescription from veterinarians. The new killed virus BVD vaccine is safer and more effective compared to modified live virus (MLV) vaccines, according to Syntex. In some cases, MLV BVD vaccines have been associated with problems in stressed calves, calves with limited ability to produce immunity, and pregnant cows. The killed BVD virus used in Resprotect is safe for cattle of all ages, including pregnant cows, the company said. In addition, Resprotect vaccine is supplied and administered with Prolong, a new adjuvant, that provides increased levels and duration of immunity. Prolong is mixed with the vaccine just prior to injection and helps enhance the BVD vaccine introduced effectiveness of the vaccine. to 28-day interval. Laboratory Extensive testing by Diamond tests indicate the vaccine can Laboratories as well as in- provide adquate BVD immunity dependent veterinarians shows levels after a single dose. In field Resprotect is safe and effective, studies, antibody levels were according to the company. Label considered sufficient to prodice directions are for two doses at a2l effective immunity. Bou-Matic claw introduced NORWALK, «. - Spectra In ternational, Inc. 61 Smith St., Norwalk, Ct. has introduced a Bou- _ Matic Standard and Wide Body Claw with a TeSa Stainless Steel Shutoff Valve. The shutoff valve allows positive vacuum cutoff before removal of the milking cluster for improved udder health and sanitation. The TeSa valve is precision machined from a solid bar of stainless steel for perfect alignment, positive vacuum shutoff and smooth tur ning action. A machined valve is superior to a welded valve since «, Saturday, NoVaftffc* ID, 1984-Dll Lane; artnl welding can distort the alignment of the plug and body and leave pits and impurities on the inside of the valve. The valve is welded close to the claw body for balance and easy handling. All the features of the Bou-Matic Claw have been retained; stainless steel construction, plexiglass windows for visibility, 3/4 self draining outlet and long, wide placed inlet nipples to ac commodate a wide range of ud ders. For more information con tact Stephanie Woerner, Inside Sales manager, toll free 1-800-243- 5702.
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