Lancaster 'DHIA Lancaster Da/ry Hard Improvement Assoc. 1592 O/et Line Ret. Manha/m, PA 17545 (71 7J 655-5960 Joe Graybeal, President Lancaster DHIA’s Board of Directors met November 21,1995 at the lab in Manheim. The first priority was to review and approve our first annual budget as a new service affiliate. Finance committee chairman Dave Garber presented many factors which may influence die upcoming fiscal year. Despite all the changes Lan caster DHIA was experienced in just one fiscal year, die committee confidently projects another posi tive balance. The By-Laws Committee reported the new By-Laws are Fault mnftklin you’va Inanl atavt compact tractors. MF 1200 Sows Tractors and implements perform way beyond their size and pnce. Precise krwn mowing Heavy duty weed and brush cteonng. Serious gardening. Landscaping. Materials handling. Trenching. Even light held work These tractors excel at jobs that used to require big, expensive, fuel-thirsty tractors and implements Standard features include water-cooled, 3-cyfinder, diesel engines, 3-pornt hitch and high capocity auxiliary hydraulics; and rear PTO (Mrd-PTO is also standard on the 12)0,1220 and 1230) Chose two or four-wheel drive ag or turf tires, hydrostatic or synchrashuttle transmission Stop by your local Massey Ferguson’ dealer today and see why MF 1200 Senes tractors ore constantly exceeding their owner's expectations *«««*»% n.i s.t m 9 n as SEE YOUR NEAREST DEALER FOR DETAILS * CJ. WONSIDLS* 'oSsss#W' w* ■f * * (215)»».tM» Routw9M&loo NawTripol,RMBo99 (910) 797-7811 D.W.OQQ EQUIPMENT CO. 8148 Cap 89m M. Frederick, MD 21701 (801) 473-4880 ECKROTHBROS. FARM EQUIPMENT RO #8,80*24* -MwnMP, WMTB9O (TtnpklSl ■V .ffg|. , complete and will be presented to the membership for approval at the annual meeting on December 5. The Board expressed apprecia tion for the many hours of work by the committee members. Rodney Denlinger, chairman of the Lab Committee, reviewed lab operations. A Bendey equipment representative recently upgraded programming of the lab computers which increases our line capacity to 500 samples per hour. This increases our efficiency while maintaining excellent accuracy. The Lab Committee recom mended and the Board approved pricing for MUN at $.15 per cow tnt i« m im itw iM HERNLETSWUI EQOtPMEHTWC. ’ SO»B.M|<M*«, WtotoaO«o»m.R4 ' (717)397-9187 LAWN CARE OF PA MarthKWa. RM7848 (717)448-4641 LEBANON VALLEY IMPLEMENT CO. 700 E. UndtnSt filoN«td, PA17087 (717) MC-7616 MA WEAVERS SON a (717)666-2331 MEYERS FRANK RYMON & mg* w . V I«A3B^FERGUSOW if the whole herd is tested; indivi dual samples will be $.65. A Sum mary report is now available from DRPC @ Raleigh at no cost to the dairyman. Lancaster DHIA will continue to work with Northeast DHIA while we study the demand for MUN testing. We urge dairy men to consult their nutritionist to help evaluate MUN results. Lancaster DHIA Technicians are receiving a positive response from dairymen as Jay Mylin reported a continued increase in herds on test We continue to target herds not on test Lancaster DHIA. with support from DRPC @ Raleigh, is able to bring valu able management data to these herds at a very reasonable cost Lancaster DHIA serves Lancas ter and surrounding counties. For information call the office at (717) 665-5960. MnsfpFtf|M* n o *Wly m*i wMwy of MXO Cnimn* (Wot* Gt MASSE V PSRSUSON 1 MID-STATE BCHREFFLER EQUIPMENT WC. . EQUIPMENT Ptown.PAITSM %■«&!» j?gfr f frir)B4i-ii2o MOB) 737-7400 rrr W Wb*l Qrov*, PA 19390 EQUIPMENT CO. (610)869-0440 Stauffer Road (610)969-2214 Baehlatovllla, PA 10S08 (610)846-2911 PEOPLE'S SALES & SERVICE Oakland Midi. PA 17076 (717)463-2708 TEST DRIVE ONE TODAY! Lancaster Fanning, Saturday, Dactmbar 16,1W5-A29 Cattle Breeding Cooperatives Reach Agreement SHAWANO, Wis.—The Board presidents and senior management of Federated Genetics and Cooperative Resources Interna tional have agreed to recommend to their respective Boards of --Directors approval of a memoran dum of intent that would further combine product development marketing, and the internal opera tions of die cattle breeding group. Cooperatives represented in the study include Eastern AI, Ithaca, New York; Atlantic Breeders, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Louisia na Animal Breeders. Baton Rouge. Louisiana; and the subsid iaries of Cooperative Resources International.. Tiffin, Ohio and 21st Century Genetics. Sha wano, Wisconsin. Federated’s Long-Range Plan ning Committee points out this study is being carried out concur rently with the completion of their own merger plan which is deve loping between Atlantic, Eastern and Louisiana. In authorizing the study, leaders of the cooperatives established Tour Complete Headquarters For Sprayers And Parts Raven Tough Polyethylene Tanks We Also Stock A Complete Line Of: fBSBk Myprd' DAr « D -Sprayer Hose p™ . Ball Valves Sprayer Nozzles An “ PUMPS I* Nylon Fittings Accessories^^ -PolyTanks^ PAUL B. ZIMMERMAN, INC. i m- -I SO Wbodcomer Rd., Lititz, PA 17543 1 Mile We.l of Eph™u lupsi (717) 738-7330 Tm.g't.KM I • HARDWARE • FARM SUPPLIES • 1 ‘ 1 HEAVY DUTY HOOF TRIMMING TABLES Endorsed by ths International Hoof Trimming School of Wlsconaln • 210-inch lift belts • 3500 lb. axle with Or without brakes • See video on the Tilt Table available upon request m -f'iif ■*?" - - A «*%• “ - ll :, ;% ... M'" THREE MODELS TO CHOOSE 1. PORTABLE 2. STATIONARY 3. 3 POINT HITCH Berkelmans Welding RR 7, AYLMER, ONTARIO, CANADA NSH 2R6 (519) 765-4230 two primary objectives: 1. Any change in relationships must maintain a governance structure that allows the principles of cooperative enterprise...farmer ownership and control, member representation and equity distribu tion...to function; 2. The review will examine current operations and determine if efficiencies and product quality can be enhanced through a closer working relationship. Based on the most recent audit of each, the five cooperatives have $47 million in assets. $73 million in sales and net worth at 76% of the total assets. Last year they served nearly 45,000 active mem bers. Together they own more than 2,000 sires, housed at nine locations. These cooperatives currently have a product supply agreement that provides for a complete exchange of each other’s genetic material throughout the United States. Beef and coined dairy breed genetic development pro grams are already fully integrated. • 12-year building experience ii the tables design • 2"x2” tube frame chute • chute measures 75"x28”x75" high • 4" casters for cradle fold-up • Two hydraulic cylinders for extra stability • tool box for D.C. pump and battery protection • manure grate to keep work area clean • fold away side gate • removable head board • 45 min. video from International Hoof Trimming School of Canada r rj \*‘ Delivery Available
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