/I FOCUS I Pcnnwhanu / l)«iiry Herd 1 Improumcni Auut'uiion\ C,U l -MO-DHI-TEST for service or mfomauor Pennsylvania DHIA Field (Continued from Page Dl3) the areas of feeding, breeding and animal care. Marketing and Promotion Probably the most enjoyable aspect of the Field Services divi sion of PA DHIA is that of mark eting and promotion of our prog rams. Each report generated and each option a member chooses has enough unique value to pay for the cost of the whole service. We rec ognize that increased knowledge aoout using our records effective ly as well as information about new programs is vital to your suc cess as a manager. We are conti- JSSfe f SURGE) WHAT IS IT? The best automated feeding system available' WHAT DOES IT DO? It feeds cows more efficiently and profitably than any other system available. It does this by changing each cow's ration daily based on her production. WHY DO I NEED IT? It can make your dairy operation more profitable by lowering feed costs and maximizing production of milk and butterfat. It can also save labor and give you a healthier herd. With a Feed Manager, you won't need to get bigger because you can get better. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? Your local Surge dealer will be happy to show you how surprisingly affordable the Feed Manager is. Available leasing can make it even more affordable. HOW DO I JUSTIFY THE COST? By reviewing the way you currently feed with the way you will be feeding with a Feed Manager, your Surge dealer will show you how the Feed Manager can actually pay for itself! | Happy Holidays From ] \ Your Surge Dealers! I VaMMdMMtnxaEBKMCSfIdMiMSaftnSWSM ansa MOW MDW«K««i BRANDT'S FARM SUPPLY 601 E. High St. Elizabethtown, Pa. Ph: (717) 367-1221 Ask Your Dealer About An On-Farm Demonstration Of The New Milk Meter Automatic Unit Retractor! Services nually searching for effective ways to increase members’ profits through the use of our records. We are presently conducting a study of milk market incentives that can be attained by effective manage ment and DHIA records. One of the most prominent incentives is paid for low somatic cell herds. Our Somatic Cell Report lists individual cow contributions to the bulk tank SCC and use of the report can help effectively control milk plant somatic cell levels. At least one marketing coop is assist ing dairymen members with their DHIA costs. We want to be able to Discover the unique INFARMATION Feed Manager See These Dealers Now... PEN W. JIM’S SURGE LONGACRE SHARTLESVILLE HOSTETTER SALES & SERVICE ELECTRICAL FARM SERVICE RD 2, Annville, Pa. 215 Oak Bottom Rd. 01/p |k|f' Dale Wenger Ph: (717) 667-2896 Quarryville, Pa. ‘i, ‘ RD 1, Hamburg, Pa. Ph; (717) 786-1533 ph; Ph: <215) 48(M025 pass this kind of information on to j you. Sire stud incentive plans for young sire usage is another area where savings can result. We are currently putting together a revised list of the sire studs and their respective plans. We hear often of dairymen saving several hundred dollars a year through sire progeny proglrams. Our new heifer management program will really pay big dividends from accurate, up to date heifer herd management. It will aid dairymen in the areas of breeding, culling and merchandising. The field staff is prepared to assist dairymen, county agents, veterinarians and nutritionists with the explanation and interpre tation of DHIA data and reports. Records Workshops Our goal for the next three months is to conduct 100 member records workshops across the state. Plan to host one or at least call and request one in your neigh borhood. These will be in the form of kitchen “klutches”, fireside chats or county dairy days. Some Every third cow I.D. tag FREE, when you buy a complete feeding system! (Limited Time Offer) A review of what the Pa. DHIA “feels the ultimate supervisor is” provided Darrell Brumbaugh, of Martinsburg, Blair Co., with the DHIA’s Distinguished Service Award. Brumbaugh, who manages 51 herds in Region 2, has been a DHIA supervisor for 12'/j years of these workshops will be more formal than others, but the infor mation imparted is always impor tant and geared toward increased knowledge of herd management skills through effective use of DHIA records. Lancaster Fanning Saturday, December 15,1990*021 Darrell Brumbaugh Blair Co. Distinguished Service Antique 4-prong hay loft hook $25., snowblower attachment for Sears lawn tractor $5O 215-588-0198 Simmental bred reg hiefer $l,OOO Like new 16’ flatbed wagon $5OO. Ches ter Co 215-326-2289 Black walking horse, 2 white socks, 10 yr. old, neck reins very classy $lOOO 301-829-0307 1946 BN Farmall good rub ber. new paint, ex condi tion. 814-849-2396 evenings 17 pc stainless steel waterless cookware set with steam control valve Never used, effective life time warranty $325 717-922-1502 Union Co Lumber-Jack wood sat 3 pt hitch, PTO 30” blade, Mer vm Daugherty RD #2 (Brownton Rd ) Felton, Pa 17322 717-244-3666 York Co Gehl 308 Scavenger Spreader like new $4750 New Idea 214 spreader with hyd end gate, new web $750. Lane Co 717-653-5991 JO 3300 combine 2 heads, IH 5100 dnll, IH 460 D hi utility, Westfield auger, 300 gal sprayer, Rhino chisel plow, IH 540 moldboard plow, Mont Co 215-754-6358. IH hydro 84 58 HP Diesel. WF 1630 hrs. 2nd owner, good cond. $B5OO Lou doun Co Va 703-882-3996 eves 60 HP JD engine, out of 2520 gas 810 starter for same good cond $9O Berks Co. 215-944-0593 2 Surge milker pails 8 00 each Heat houser for Fer guson tractor Cumb Co 717-258-3350 Antique Columbian coal cookstove, good cond. $525. Call 215-689-5893 Berks Co Incubator 6 tray, 700 egg capacity, used 3 times. Cherry cabinet, cost new $6OO. Will sell for $350 Sch. Co. 717-647-4283. Utility shed, wooden 12'x20' insulated, like new, used one year. Moving, must sell $l,OOO. Negoti able. Lane Co. 717-664-4335. Purebred registered nubian buck bom 2/9/90 from good stock $2OO York Co 717-225-5437. 14’ table saw $125, Cub Cadet 127 with mower deck and snow blade $750 York Co 717-292-1802. Tractor Model 154 lo boy Cub Int'l w/belly mower $1975.1967 Mustang Con vert. Auto V 8 289 runs good, collector's car $4200. Clouc. Co. 609-468-6286. Darrell Brumbaugh and has won a Merit Award for each of those years. Keeping the records accurate and timely for each farm helped achieve the honor. Brumbaugh attributes part of the honor to what he believes is his “main vocation” DHIA supervisor. 1967 7500 GMC 14' flatbed V 6 magnum 5x2 transmis sion 38,000 GVW, New Holland 371 flail spreader Washington Co Md 301-824-3209 Two John Deere snowmo biles, one 1982 spitfire with new motor, one snowfire both ex cond records kept Berks Co 215-562-4817 Border collie cross with springer spaniel puppies, very nice disposition, good natured, great for kids $25 Adams Co 717-624-8206 22 gauge Pittsburg machine, large rotary shear, 42" power shear, cnmper, headers, bar fol der 13" brake, etc York Co 717-792-9282 AC WD $750-CA with w/f, plow, cultivators, sharp $2OOO wf & ps for D-17G other AC parts & equtp ment Lane Co 717-284-2640 Boston terrier pups, 2 male, 3 female 1 AKC male pup 7 wks. old Dec 17 Lane Co 717-354-7423 1978 International Load star 1600 dump, 5 spd. 2 spd. rear with trailer 1981 Eager Beaver 3-axle 6500 Hunterdon Co. NJ 201-782-0877 Liquid manure pump 6 ft, antique bathtub with claw feet and sink, Nashua wood stove with fan Leb Co 717-867-2071 Registered service age Holstein bulls, Mifflin Co 717-899-6777 or 717-899-6664 Wood splitter portable handles 24" logs, 5 HP engine, good cond $6OO cash. Lane Co 215-267-7049 40 HP Wheel Horse tractor, 60" mower, three power takeoffs, four speed, high, low $2OOO Eve 717-588-6350 Pike Co 1985 Scottsdale 10 disel 6 2 gray pickup loaded 59M $6BOO. will trade on super cab, Fiberglass cap sport USA white $450 Lyc Co 717-998-9638. Chicago 8 ft. sheet metal brake, 18 gauge capacity, new edges. $650. Leb Co 717-865-3093 Wood burning stove with water jacket, gas range, 10 storm windows 31x63, 4 bottom plow North'd Co 717-672-9740. Instruction manuals, Far mall “B* 1940, $l6 75 Ford 601, 801 senes 1957 $14.00 McCormick 10-20, 1928, $2O 00. Postpaid onginals. 717-859-3374 2 20,000 BTU Cambndge gas heaters, 75.00 each 2 Vel-Agn round fiberglass hog feeders 75 00 each Lehigh Co. 215-767-7140 Wheel Horse tractor D-250 all hydraulic with 72' mow er, 3 power take offs $2OOO. Pike Co 717-588-6350 eves
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