Lancaster farming. (Lancaster, Pa., etc.) 1955-current, April 29, 2000, Image 135

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DHI FIELD DATA STUDY I9M
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COWS STAY HEALTHY AND GET BRED BACK
DHI records In different parts of the country Indicate that cows
In herds using POSILAC 1 STEP stay healthy and get bred back at
about the same rates as herds that do not. Past clinical trials
indicate pregnancy rates may be reduced in cows and days open
may Increase in heifers. See POSILAC 1 STEP label for details.
IMPROVE YOUR CASH FLOW
Cash flow is especially important with narrow
margins. POSILAC t STEP can help give you results
you’ll see for yourself as soon as your next milk check.
POSILACI STEP
RETURN ON INVESTMENT
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CONTRIBUTION TO PROFIT The % contribution of profit from
milk produced with POSILAC t STEP to overall farm profit increases when
milk prices decline. It’s especially Important to use POSILAC 1 STEP when
milk prices are low.
BREAK-EVEN RESPONSE
It only takes a small response from POSILAC I STEP
to reach break-even and be profitable.
BREAK-EVEN
RESPONSE
MRk Price Breakeven ft s Breakeven M % Breakeven «s Breakeven fs
(S/CHT) BM*s 05 DM=s W BMa$Q7 BM»s.o>
$lOOO 5 Oiks
$lO 50 4 7 Iks
$llOO 44ifcs
$ll 50 4 2 Iks
$l2 00 4 Oiks
$l2 50 3 B Iks
$l3 00 3 6 Iks
$l3 50 3 5 Iks
$l4 00 3 3 Iks
$l4 50 3 2 Iks
$l5 00 31 Iks
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A COMFORTABLE COW
IS A PRODUCTIVE COW
Take care of cows and they’ll take care of you
Healthy, comfortable, well-fed cows produce more
milk because they're under less stress.
5 3 Iks 5 6 Iks
SO Iks 5 2 Iks
4 7 Iks *9 Iks
4 4 Iks 4 6 Iks
4 2 Iks 4 4 Iks
4 0 Iks 4 1 Iks
3 «Iks 3 9 Iks
3 6 Iks 3 7 Iks
3 5 Iks 3 6 Iks
3 3 Iks 3 4 Iks
3 2 Iks 3 3 Iks
2 9 Iks 3Oiks