August 2010
DeLaval Champion parallel parlour
Posted on 31 August 2010
Re-model the future
Champion™ parallel parlour is specifically designed for use in re-modelling situations. It can be quickly installed and requires minimal on-site welding.
Quick and simple installation
Sequencing gates are neck-rail mounted to eliminate the cow platform’s sequencing gate posts – offering reduced installation time and a fast deck clean-up. Champion™ is built to withstand 24 hour, 7 days a week operation. Sizes availability ranges from a double 4 and larger, for installation in a new or existing facility.
DeLaval parallel rotary PR3100HD
Posted on 31 August 2010
Milk more cows per hour in this reliable heavy duty milking system. Fast throughput is important when you have hundreds of cows to milk, milking 12 to 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
DeLaval parallel rotary PR3100HD is the ultimate milking facility for large and heavy duty dairies. It is designed for high performance, low maintenance and a long life.
DeLaval Cascade parallel parlour
Posted on 31 August 2010
Cascade™ parallel parlours are made from corrosion-resistant, hot dipped galvanized steel and stainless steel for economical, heavy duty operation. All bends and edges are rounded for maximum safety and welded. The Cascade™ is an all galvanized stall built on 27” stall centres. Neck-rails are constructed in three and four-cow gangs from two-inch black material, then hot dipped galvanized for corrosion protection. The butt pan with elevated gutter is made from 10-gauge stainless steel and is suspended with arches to provide a post-free work area for the operator.
Significant Changes Coming for LGM-Dairy
RMA has announced revisions to the the Livestock Gross Margin for Dairy Cattle insurance plan, approved by the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Board at its August 12 meeting. For more detail click here.
World Dairy Expo 2010: “Crowning Achievements – Golden Opportunities”
World Dairy Expo will celebrate the global dairy industry in royal fashion, September 28 through October 2, at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin. More than 65,000 producers and industry enthusiasts from 90 countries are expected to attend the 44th annual event.
World Dairy Expo sets the “gold standard” for industry events, featuring five full days of world-class competition among North America’s top dairy breeders. More than 2,500 head of dairy cattle will parade across the show’s famed, colored shavings. Seven national and international breed shows will culminate with the crowning of World Dairy Expo’s 2010 Supreme Champion. Five breed sales featuring top-shelf genetics will take place on the grounds during the week.
Intake Study Data Shows Persist Orchardgrass is a Good Alternative to Novel-Endophyte Fescue
Results from an intake and digestibility study have recently been published in Crop Science. The study was conducted by J.C. Burns and D.S. Fischer, using a low endophyte tall fescue (Cajun), two novel endophyte tall fescues (Max-Q and HM4), and Persist Orchardgrass. While the primary purpose of the study was to measure and document the nutrient values and digestible forage qualities without the “confounding influence of toxic endophyte,” the study also substantiates those same nutrient values and digestible forage qualities for Persist Orchardgrass. This may be particularly valuable for beef and dairy producers, as well as hay famers specifically as it relates to comparing Persist Orchardgrass to novel-endophyte tall fescues such as Max-Q.
Giant Rubber Water Tanks
Giant Rubber Water Tanks were invented in the early 80’s by a Wyoming rancher who grew weary of replacing his livestock water tanks made of traditional materials. Made from discarded mining tires, the tanks range in volume from 250 to over 1800 gallons.
Giant Rubber Water Tanks have been in use for 30 years and have withstood the test of time in dairies, feedlots & open range. Unlike other tanks and waterers made of concrete, steel, plastic or fiberglass, these tanks are impervious to freezing, corrosion and destruction by livestock or equipment. They are the only product in the industry with a Lifetime Unconditional Warranty and they are very cost-competitive.
BeefTalk: Two-thirds of the Pie Is Not a Bad Deal, Maybe
When do the calves get sold, and should one retain ownership in the calves?
By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist NDSU Extension Service
The Dickinson Research Extension Center has fed cattle for many years. For at least the last 14 years, the center has fed cattle in a commercial feedlot. Those cattle have performed well, but a struggle always remains between weaned-calf value, backgrounded calf value and fed-calf value.
