|e 16—Dairy of Distinction Supplement to Lancaster Farming, Saturday, July 29,1995 Pai igi The teamwork between the family and the nutritionist goes a long way to help keeping the Krall Dairy of Distinction profit* able, according to Tom Krall. Tom farms along with wife Shir ley and family, including Joel, 12, Travis, 10, Marlin, 3 and Louise, 1 in Lebanon, Lebanon County. Tom said they main tain about 120 acres, Including 75 acres in minimum tillage. They raise about 80 head of grade Holstein (milking) with about 80 replacement stock. Latest DHIA averages are 24,500 pounds milk, 867 f, and Bl9p. The Kralls use a straight-9 parlor and administer a TMR through a nutritionist. The family moved to the farm In 1987. Tom said the farm hires custom operators to plant and spray, and to haul manure. Want to increase production, butterfat and profits? Here's what farmers are "saying about Fertrell's Rumi-cult 40, a bacterial aid fortified with electrolytes, vitamins, amino acids, and blood builders specially formulated for high producing cows under stress. ’Previous digestive problems ore what prompted us to try Fertrell's Ruml-cult The ruml-cult solved the problems l We then Joined the Fertrell feeding program and have had no serious vet problems since This program has been more profitable than any other we've been on' Dairy of Wm Distinction Krall Farm FertreU. Box 265. Bainbridge, PA 17502 (717|367-t566 "We starting using Fertrell's Ruml-Cult 40 In June of 1987 and have been very happy with the results Their knowledge about nutrition has helped us Immensely I appreciate the honest straightforward approach to helping us Increase and maintain our butterfat We place a great deal of trust in the knowledge of their nutritionist Dave Mattocks. Congratulations Dairy of Distinction Winners Thomas and Iva Lapp family, who operate Fountain Hill Farm in Gap, Lancaster County, Insist that it takes “committ ment, hard work, and the Lord’s presence’’ to keep the dairy profitable and viable as a Dairy of Distinction. Tom said the operation Includes a total of 161 acres, including rented ground, and some crops are sold on the market, Including wheat and soybeans. The family cares for 65 milking and 60 young registered Holstein. Latest DHIA rolling herd average is 21,200 pounds of milk, from tiestall to pipeline. A TMR prog ram Is administered through a feed company. Tom believes it Is Important to have relief milking help through “family mem bers working together." Thomas and Iva farm with their child ren, Including Randy, 22, who helps full-time: Ivana, 23, who teaches school; Marvin, 17, a senior in high school; and twins, Krista and Katrina, 9. Our Congratulations and thanks to the Dairy families from the 43 farms throughout the state# that have been designated 1995 Pennsylvania Dairy of Distinction. Display your signs wit%. pride. . accomp 1 ishment our industry- v * ( - ~• * - * *' ‘ /*; * A ‘ *\ <\ , , ' t * u iio~^*^* T >. \ i * A v< ** v « A -* * < ( - ” * ~ v^.W^ *■' <| * * , > •» *£* * * , % M**n / wi't*'* - w+pitspi *vw »* ■WMID AMERICA DAIRYMEN. INC. 600 Liberty Road, Sykesville, MD 21784 Fountain Hill Farm Dairy of mm Distinction Dairy Farm Beautification Program Dairy of M Distinction «*>,• 4 " v V ■'*> $ v,..
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