CS-Uncwter Farming, Saturday, May 27, 1995 Portable Integrates KANSAS CITY, Mo. Milk- Master™, the world’s first totally integrated portable take-off unit, has recently been introduced by Alfa Laval Agri Inc. It was designed to help stan chion dairy farmers maximize their potential milk harvest; milk faster, with less labor and greater control; and take better care of their cows. Milk Master features various milking functions, including milk yield indication, patented auto matic cluster removal (ACR), pul sation control, milk flow indica tion, and milking time indication. It can be programmed with a large number of delay settings and for different flow-rate thresholds, making it adaptable to different breeds and a variety of herd condi tions. The unit starts with low vacuum and slow pulsation with an invert ed ratio. This means the massage phase is 70 percent and the milk ing phase is 30 percent. This effi cient new milking method re ferred to as Soft Stimulation™ treats the cows gently during the pre-milking phase to encourage let-down and maximize potential milk harvest. Milk Master’s electronic milk flow indicator senses the milk flow and the microprocessor con trols the transition from Soft Stimulation in the pre-milking pnase to the main milking phase. The microprocessor also calcu lates and displays the milk flow, milking time, and indicates the milk yield of each cow at each milking information that can signal possible illness or heat as well as help the operator optimize feed rauons or gauge the effec tiveness of -orrect milking routines. According to Alfa Laval Agri Marketing Manager Mark Hart, Milk Master was designed with both cows and operators in mind. “With most milking systems, the cows are forced to adapt to the machine,” said Hart. “Because it’s controlled by milk flow, Milk- Master treats each cow according to her individual needs to maxi mize her milking potential and keep her healthy. Testing Lab MANCHESTER. Md. Myers Analytical Laboratories Inc., MAL Inc., has moved to its new location at 2911 Southwest ern Ave., Manchester, Md. Certified in wet chemistry analysis by the National Forage Testing Association, MAL spe cializes in agricultural analyses. These include analysis of feeds, forages, TMRs, commodities, soil, water, and manure. All anal yses are performed by MAL Inc.’s specially trained analysts. MAL Inc. has also added sever al new analyses to its already extensive battery of tests. The lab is now offering a heat treated soy- Take-Off Functions Milk Master™ portable take-off unit was designed to help stanchion daily farmers maximize their potential milk harvest; milk faster, with less labor and greater control; and take better care of their cows. “We also focused on operator comfort when designing Milk- Master,” Hart said. “The carrying handle which allows easy two handed lifting and hanging is just one example. Milk Master can even be combined with Easy Line a system from Alfa Laval Agri that suspends all milking equip ment from a track to eliminate carrying altogether.” Relocates, Adds New Tests bean analyses package which includes moisture, DM, crude pro tein, urease activity (pH unit rise), and a protein dispensability index. Urease activity is an indicator of how thoroughly and uniformly the bean has been processed. Since urease is very heat sensitive, failure to heat the bean enough to penetrate its center will reflect in a rise in urease activity. ' Protein Dispensability Index (PDI) is a measurement of the sol uable protein in heat-treated beans. Through trials comparing the available lysine and post rumi nal available lysine, the USDA Forage Research Center has deter- Labeling On Ivomec Premix For Swine FDA Registered WHITEHOUSE STATION. NJ. Pork producers using Ivo mec© (ivermectin) premix for swine as their source of parasite protection no longer will be limit ed by date restrictions on the Type B medicated feed label. In addi tion, dealers can relabel and sell existing inventories with no ex piration date. The Food and Drug Adminis tration recently confirmed the elimination of the need for an ex piration date for Ivomec Premix Herbicide Provides Effective Weed Control GREENSBORO, N.C. Tough weeds such as velvetleaf, ragweed, and cocklebur have a formidable and long-lasting new enemy Exceed™, a post emergence com herbicide from Ciba Crop Protection. The herbi cide was recently registered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Exceed combines excellent control of tough btoadleaf weeds, a wide application window, good residual benefits, and crop safety. Exceed works systemically to control triazine-resistant and other problem weeds including velvet leaf, cocklebur, pigweed, lambs quarters, ragweed, kochia, sun flower, momingglory and more. Exceed isn’t volatile, so it stays where it’s applied and won’t affect neighboring crops. The her bicide binds to the soil to provide up to four weeks of residual control. Quality Milk Tops Benefit List Of Wash Controller MADISON, Wis.—Consumers and dairy producers alike will reap the benefits of the newly intro duced Bou-Matic Guardian II wash controller, according to Julie Ziese, product manager. ‘This product makes a positive contribution to quality milk pro duction and the success of the pro- ducer’s dairy operation,” she said. “For the producer, the threat of losing milk premiums and Grade A status is all the more reason to find a dependable sanitation program.” The Guardian II offers safe guard sanitation coupled with an effortless labor routine. Designed as a clean-in-place pipeline washer, the Guardian II combines the actions of an efficient wash mined the optimum range for PDI, MAL, Inc. graphs PDI results on a POl table. MAL Inc. can now also test com for fumonisim. Fumonisin is a mycotoxin that is considered to be übiquitous in com. Recent out breaks in the Unitd States have included Arizona, Indiana, Ken tucky (18 horses died between December 1994 and January 1995) North Carolina, South Car olina, Texas, and Virginia (19 horses died between October 1994 and February 1995). MAL Inc. can also perform mycotoxin tests to detect aflatoxin, zearalenone, vomitoxin, and T-2 toxin. Type B Medicated Feeds contain ing Ivomec Premix for Swine 0.6% Type A Medicated Article. In addition, existing inventories of Type B Medicated Feeds are re lieved of dating restrictions. “One of the biggest benefits to producers is the confirmation that it is not necessary to track expira tion dates of Ivomec Premix Type B feeds,” said David Bent, pro duct manager, swine products, U.S. operations. “This will give producers more time to manage other important aspects of their in ventories and operations.” Designed to provide broad spectrum internal and external parasite control for swine, Ivomec Premix can be fed to growing and finishing pigs up to 220 pounds. Internally, Ivomec Premix con trols six species of adult worms and four species of immature worms. It is the only feed-grade product that controls mange mites and lice in swine. McGee Elected Select Sires President PLAIN CITY, Ohio—The Select Sires board of directors, consisting of directors from the 11-member co-ops, elected Wil liam H. McGee as its new presi dent at Select’s 1995 annual meet ing. McGee replaces Bill Genasci, All West/Select Sires, at the helm of the industry’s largest A.I. cooperative. “My goal as president will be to continue the example of leader ship provided by past presidents,” said McGee. “This leadership has been very important to the success of Select Sires." McGee, a farmer-director rep resenting Midsouth/Select Sires, hails from Starkville, Miss., whcro controller with the security of an internal monitoring system. This sytem can be used in dair ies of various sizes. Developed to include custom circulation times, temperature settings and other adjustable features, the Guardian II also features automatic chemi cal dispensing. Equipped with diverting Nepera Appoints Business Director HARRIMAN, N.Y. Roger H. Noack, president of Nepera, Inc., announced the appointment of David S. Walton as business director of Niacinamide. Walton will be responsible for the growth, proftability, and strategic direction of Nepera’s Vitamin B-3, Beta Picoline. and 3-Cyanopyridine businesses. Vitamin B-3 (Niacinamide) is a key essential vitamin in human food, vitamin supplements, and animal feeds. Beta Picoline and 3-Cyanopyridine are key ingre dients in pharmaceuticals and agricultural products. Walton was strategic marketing leader for seven years in the soil insecticide business at Zeneca Agricultural Products. Prior to Zeneca, he was marketing mana ger for nine years at American Cyanamid Agricultural Products in Wayne, N.J. Walton has received a bache- The Food and Drug Admin* Istration recently confirmed the elimination of the need for an expiration date for Ivo mec Premix Type B Medicat ed Feeds containing Ivomee Premix for Swine 0.6% Type A Medicated Article. he and his son, David, own and operate Mactoc Farm. This regis tered Holstein herd, established in 1967, consists of a 210-cow milk ing herd with a RHA of more than 27,000 pounds of milk with a 3.7% fat and 3.3% protein on 2X milking. In addition to managing his own herd, McGee is an active dairy management consultant Retired from Mississippi State -University (MSU) after 30 yean of service, McGee held various positions during his tenure. They included herdsman, associate pro fessor, professor and instructor for classes on dairy herd management systems and dairy cattle appraisal.,: McGee also served as the manage* 4 ment coordinator of the dairy;, experiment stations in the state^ options for all phases of the wash cylce, this wash controller can divert milky water or be adjusted to add fresh water to completely rinse the milk line. The Guardian II provides a complete and quality wash after each milking shift and sanitizes your system before the next use. lor’s in chemical engineering from Penn State, a master’s from the Wharton School of Business of the University of Pennsylvania, and is completing qualifications as a certified financial planner. David S. Walton
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