D6-Lancaster Farming Saturday, June 14,1986 BUSINESS NEWS— Pregnancy Test Provides Early Detection WESTPORT, Conn. - A new method of checking dairy cows for pregnancy and estrus is being offered to American farmers. The new test will allow the dairy far mer to confirm the breeding status of his animals as early as 21 days after breeding. Hie test, which is based on recent developments in biotechnology, takes only five to 10 minutes and produces a simple color change. “The dairy farmer will be able to tell whether his cow is ready to be inseminated or if she is pregnant,” said Randal Charlton of American Diagnostic Sales, Inc., the company that has in troduced the new test. “This is going to save the farmer time and money. Until now it has The dairyman can check the breeding status of his cows 21 days after insemination with the Calfcheck test. not been practical to check for pregnancy until about six to seven weeks after insemination, so many cows have been left open because the farmer did not realize they were not pregnant.” The new test is being made available through licensed distributors throughout the Nor theast. Later this year it will be offered to farmers in the Midwest and West. The test is being marketed in two kit sizes. A small test kit sells for $7B and provides 12-21 tests, and a large test kit is priced at $188,32-56 tests. The average cost of a test is $4.77. For further information contact Dr. Don Silvert or Randal Charlton. Telephone 203-259-2829. Kubota Offers New Tractors COMPTON, Calif. - Kubota Tractor Corporation has recently expanded the M 7950 line with the introduction of three special row crop tractors--the “Mudder” M79SODTM, the High Clearance M79SOHC, and the Wide Tread M79SOFW. These four-cylinder, 81 HP, (75.44 PTO HP), liquid-cooled diesel tractors are designed to offer a variety of choices suited for specific farming needs. All three models are equipped with a four post HOPS (Roll Over Protective Structure) and seat belt; synchronized transmission that features 12 forward and four reverse speeds for the wide tread model and 16 forward and four reverse with creep speed for the high clearance and mudder models. A 26-gallon fuel tank, coupled with a powerful, fuel ef ficient diesel engine, enables the operator to work all day without stopping to refuel. Power steering and a two-speed rear PTO allows these models to perform in a variety of operations. Tilt wheel, adjustable deluxe seat, and an Easy Checker control panel are standard equipment. The four-wheel drive M79SODTM (Mudder), designed to operate in extremely wet conditions, is capable of speeds as low as 0.04 mph at 600 rpm, and has an ad justable tread spacing from 72 inches to 80 inches, both front and rear. The 27-inch row crop clearance, smaller turning radius, and greater towing power enables it to accomplish the assigned task, even in adverse conditions. The M79SOHC (High Clearance) is a two-wheel-drive tractor with 24-inch crop clearance, permitting operation without crop damage. The M79SOHC comes with ad justable tread spacing. A tight turning radius combined with creep speed ability, which is 0.04 mph at 600 rpm, makes this model ideal for row crop farming. The two-wheel drive M79SOFW (Wide Tread) has a wheel base adjustment ability from 72 inches Deutz Cab Offers Low-Cost Protection MILWAUKEE, Wise. - The new VarioCab from Deutz-AUis offers protection from the elements at a moderate price according to Frank Kaplan, tractor marketing manager. “Many buyers of tractors under 100 hp would like the weather protection of a cab, but cannot justify the cost of a deluxe cab with air-conditioning and all the other nice features that are standard." “The VarioCab is a new idea that starts with the standard ROPS and canopy and builds into a snug weatrer enclosure at less than half the cost of other cabs,” said Kaplan. This is a modular concept that includes the following; • Add the front panel with lower windows and an opening wind Kubota's four-wheel-drive Mudder is capable of speeds as slow as .04 mph. The High Clearance Model M79SOHC provides 24 inches of crop clearance. to 96 inches. This feature allows for greater adjustable row spacing. Like the Mudder and the High Clearance tractors, the Wide Tread is capable of speeds 1.08 mph to 18.0 mph at 2400 rpm. shield. • Add side panels with left door and opening windows. • Add the rear panel with opening rear window and hinged panel for remote controls. • Install mirrors on each side and windshield wiper and washer, both standard. The unit also offers other ad vantages. All doors and windows may be opened in mild weather; four or five inches less overall height than standard cab because Deutz-Allis' VarioCab provides weather protection without the cost of a deluxe unit. Alfa-Laval Acquires Farmtronix KANSAS CITY, Mo - Alfa- will join Alfa-Laval and many Laval Agn, Inc announces the current Farmtronix dealers and purchase of the assets of Farm- distributors will be retained to sell, tromx brand computer controlled install and service Farmtronix dairy herd feeders from Chek- brand feeders. Tech, Inc., a subsidiary of Purina Mills, Inc. Alfa-Laval Agri, Inc., Purina Mills, Inc. announced it makers of De Laval brand dairy will cooperate with Alfa-Laval equipment announces that they Agn, Inc. in the marketing of will maintain Farmtronix as a Farmtronix and De Laval brand separate product line via its own computer controlled feeders distribution network. through the utilization of Purina's Several Farmtronix employees sales network. For more information about these tractors, or about Kubota products, please contact the Kubota Tractor Corporation, 550 West Artesia Boulevard, Compton, California 90220. the tractor platform is lower; easy entry; only one step to a lower platform; can be added anytime, without replacing any existing components; good visibility; wiper and washer are standard. “The VarioCab is available for the complete 6200 model series ranging from 43 to 73 pto hp. It is especially significant for 40 to 50 hp models where economical en closures are generally not available,” stated Kaplan. >3l it*
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