In July of that year “Marc" and “Chet" backed their protein mix down to a 12% grain ration and started top
dressing with Purina North Atlantic 40% concentrate. Their current milk to grain ratio is a 3 to 1 from 65
lbs. of milk and higher. From 50 lbs. to 65 lbs. of milk a 3.5 to 1. And from 50 lbs. of milk on down a 4 to
1. The top dress starts at 60 lbs. of milk.
: Here Are The Results The Martins Have Seen In The Last Year: ....-:
i DATE #HEAD % DAYS MILK LBS. % TEST FAT LBS. % PROTEIN PROTEIN :
JBS.
549
608
609
: 7-88 82.1 86.7 17,851 3.5 626 3.1
: 7-89 85.6 86.7 19,473 3.7 712 3.1 j
• 11-89 85.9 86.3 19,430 3.7 723 3.1 :
I
Listed below are some comments that Chet had to share about their
current program:
‘The first thing that we noticed with the new program was a reduction in our protein
purchases by 1 ton/month.”
"We also are seeing higher peaking cows along with better persistency.”
"Herd health and breeding are both doing well and our current calving interval is 12.7”
“Because of good forage quality and our split feeding method we can feed our cows more cost
effectively as well as focusing in on peak milk persistency and body condition. ”
Purina Mills would like to thank the Martins for sharing their records with
us and wish them continued success in the future.
WARRIOR’S MARK FEED CENTER
P.O. Box #l3O
Warrior* Mark, PA 16877
814/632-5490
FARMER’S UNION CO-OP
30 Eaal Waltera Avanua
Graencaatla, PA 17225
717/597-3191
K & K FEED, INC.
23 N. Park Straat
Richland, PA 17087
717/866-2324
H.R. WENTZEL SONS., INC.
Box 6 Bloomtlald Ava.
Nawport, PA 17074
717/789-3306
THE OXFORD GRAIN & HAY CO.
1212 Railroad Ava.
Oxford, PA 19363
216/832-8521
* Trademark - Ralaton Purina Co.
Measure The Performance
KSS^ILLS
Paradise, PA 17562
717/442-4183
717/768-3301
Unionvllla, PA 19375
215/347-2377
ANTHONY’S FEED MILL
P.O. Box 212
Strauaatown, PA 19559
215/488-6211
AG CENTER, INC.
RD 2 Miffllnburg, PA 17844
UMBERGER’S MILL
R.D. #4 • Box #545
Labanon, PA 17042
717/867-5161
GLENVILLE FARM CENTER
Glanvllla, PA 17329
717/235-1290
717/966-3804
MARCUS & CHESTER MARTIN
Mercersburg, PA
Marcus and Chester Martin operate a 85 cow
Holstein operation in Franklin County. These
brothers have been partners since 1980 when they
began renting the farm from their father, Glenn
Martin. Glenn started the operation in 1956. This
summer Marcus and Chester purchased the farm
from their father.
The Martins current feed program consists of 6 lbs.
of hay along with 25 lbs. of high quality haylage
and 30 lbs. of com silage. Up until July of 1988
the grain was fed as a straight 18% mix made up
of shelled com, barley, molasses and Purina North
Atlantic 38% concentrates. Having felt that their
herd had reached a plateau in milk they decided to
try a recommendation that their Purina Dairy
Specialist suggested.
DETRICH ELEVATOR, INC.
5458 Cedar St.
Williamson, PA 17270
717/369-3724
WILLIAM GOWER A SON
Rt 1, Box SO
Williamsport, MO 21795
301/582-2818
HECKHBDAHI
239 W. Main St
Knoxvillo, PA 16928
814/326-4178
HIGH BROTHERS
441 Cantervllla Road
Gordonvllla, PA 1752 V
PURINA r .
MILLS, INC. H|j B
Feeds designed with you in mind. W W
717/354-0301
M.G. HENNINGER & SON, INC.
, Barry* burg, PA 1700 S
717/362-3333
WOODSTOWN ICE & COAL CO., INC.
50 East Grant Slraat
Woodatown, NJ 08098
609/769-0069
OLEY VALLEY FEED
RD2 - Box 271 A
Olay, PA
215/987-3568
SPENCER’S MILLING SERVICE
306 S. Rodney SI.
Clayton, DE 19938
302/653-8011
NISSLEY FEED CENTER
Mill Rd., Box 377
Morgantown, PA 19543
215/286-9029