Western Farm, Ranch and Dairy Magazine – Winter-Spring 2017-18

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Walinga Bulk Feed Bodies & Grain-Vacs PBI Parlor Systems Leading the Way in the Dairy Industry Ubly Bean Knife and Ubly Peanut Digger Blades Give You the Advant-EDGE! www.FarmRanchDairy.com

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Why California Agriculture Businesses Embrace Solar Energy .............................................................. 8 Keep your farm shop clean! ................................................................................................................. 9 Stukenholtz Laboratory Inc. Celebrating 47 Years of Agricultural Testing ....................................................................................... 10 Ubly Bean Knife and Ubly Peanut Digger Blades Give You the Advant-EDGE! ...................................... 12 Farm For Under 3%! .......................................................................................................................... 12 STOR-LOC Modular Drawer System ................................................................................................... 12

Equipment The Mighty Giant Line by Jones Manufacturing Co. ........................................................................... 16 Walinga – Bulk Feed Bodies & Grain-Vacs ......................................................................................... 17

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Chandler Herefords ........................................................................................................................... 19 “Catcher” Makes Calf Work Easier ..................................................................................................... 20 PBI Parlor Systems Leading the Way in the Dairy Industry ................................................................. 22 Blood-Based Pregnancy Checks-BioPRYN Your Herd! ......................................................................... 23

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Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of this publication, however, the publisher does not assume responsibility for omissions or typographical errors.

The publisher does not assume responsibility or is liable for the contents of any advertising herein. Publisher’s liability for errors in an advertisement is limited to a correct insertion in the next publication. In the event of a misprint, the publisher must be informed of such error prior to printing of the next publication.

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Spread Out Your Workload With The GEN 4 Extended Monitor

As operations get more complex, expand your display area with these John Deere GEN 4 Solutions: • GEN 4 4600 Armrest Display with GEN 4 4640 Universal Display and GEN 4 Extended Monitor • New John Deere 4640 Universal Display with GEN 4 Extended Monitor • GEN 4 4600 Display with GEN 4 Extended Monitor

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Why California Agriculture Businesses Embrace Solar Energy

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ccording to the California Energy Commission, “California is an agricultural cornucopia to the nation and the world. To produce, process and store more than 200 food and fiber crops, the state's farmers consume four percent of the state's electricity.”

High Electricity Costs in Agriculture In addition to taxing the state’s power grid during peak demand periods, electricity costs ag businesses money, with many large producers facing monthly bills of tens of thousands of dollars or more. The opportunity to reduce or eliminate these costs is extremely attractive, as are the environmental sustainability benefits for businesses that rely on the soil, water and air to make a living.

Golden Resource Fortunately, the Golden State is blessed with abundant sunshine, and California leads the nation in solar power production. Between 2010 and 2015, solar energy generation increased by over 1,700 percent and renewable electricity accounted for almost 22 percent of all of the state's electricity generation in 2015 (source: Next10.org). With plenty of land, many agricultural businesses have been able to capitalize on the state and federal programs that incentive solar power. More than 2,000 farms--almost 25 percent of those in

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the state--have implemented solar energy systems (source: Greenbiz.com).

Economic and Environmental Sustainability Sustainability doesn’t just apply to the environment, however. Businesses need to be economically sustainable as well. “In agriculture, you’re always thinking about how to be sustainable,” Mike Faria of Faria Farms in Tipton, California.

“We started thinking about solar when our electricity bills started to rise dramatically. We want to be here tomorrow.”

Making Solar Work Faria Farms installed a total of 2-megawatts of electricity across multiple contiguous properties, taking advantage of California’s Net Energy Metering Aggregation (NEMA) to offset electricity costs for 27 metered facilities. NEMA allows customers to virtually aggregate usage from multiple meters that are located on contiguous customer owned or leased parcels, even if it is not tied directly to the solar energy system.

“With solar energy, we are able to achieve economic and environmental sustainability at the same time,” Mike said. “We are able to reduce our operating costs and make a big dent in our carbon footprint.”

Art De Hoop, owner of Holland Dairy in Hanford, California, agrees. With electricity bills north of $50,000 per month, “We have to be efficient in everything we do. If we’re not sustainable, we won’t be here,” he said.

Holland Diary has multiple metered facilities spread across 750 acres. The company has built a 1-megawatt system that also enjoys the benefits of NEMA. Sierra Gold Nurseries in Yuba City, California, is one of the nation’s largest producers of trees for fruit and nut growers.

“Agriculture is all about efficiency and quality,” said Cliff Beumel, vice president of the company. “We deliver the highest quality trees that technology and mother nature can deliver, as efficiently as possible.”

Sierra Gold built a solar energy system to cut the cost of pumping water for hundreds of thousands of trees across 1,000 acres of property, as well as to offset the electrical costs of 2,000 LED lights that operate 16 hours per day in the company’s micropropagation lab.

Rapid ROI with Solar With high energy prices, abundant sunshine, falling solar technology prices, and state and federal financial incentives, the return on investment (ROI) for solar energy for California ag businesses keeps getting better. Some are taking advantage of financing with no upfront costs to conserve cash and enjoy fixed energy bills for decades; while others are paying for systems upfront with cash for borrowed funds and finding the payback period can be as short as a few years.

“The combination of incentives, net metering and the payback timeline made solar energy impossible to resist,” said Cliff Beumel of Sierra Gold. “Our bank liked the numbers so much that it offered to finance 100 percent of the project.” e

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Keep your farm shop clean!

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he Industrial Maid T 3000 series air cleaners have been used in hundreds of farm shops, implement repair and diesel repair shops to control welding smoke and fumes, grinding dust, nuisance dusts and diesel smoke.

This simple, yet effective air filtration system can be chain hung and uses two stages of filtration to separate dust, fumes and particles. You do not have to exhaust air, so your heat remains inside. The Merv 8 (45%) pleated pre-filters take out the larger particles and then the multi-pocket Merv 15 (95%) main bag filters take out the very fine particles. The units are built in SE Nebraska, have a three year warranty and Industrial Maid offers an unconditional performance guarantee.

Keep your farm shop clean and safe. Protect the large

investment you have made in the structure and your farm equipment.

Product Specifications: • CFM: 3,000 • Motor: ¾ HP 115/230/1/60 • Blower: 10 x 10 forward curved blower direct drive • Dimensions: 25” H x 72” L x 25” D • Weight: 170 lbs • Filters: (2) 4” pleated prefilters Merv 8 (2) Merv 15 bag filters For more information, contact Industrial Maid at 1-877-6243247, or email Brian Dein at bdein@industrial-maid.com e

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Stukenholtz Laboratory Inc.

Celebrating 47 Years of Agricultural Testing

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n 1970, there were no commercial soil and plant testing laboratories in Idaho. Farmers applied fertilizers based upon educated guesswork. Dr. Dale Stukenholtz and his wife Joyce saw an opportunity to build a business and started a soil and plant testing laboratory and field consulting service based in Twin Falls, Idaho. Dr. Stukenholtz had an unusually diverse background as an educator at the University of Nebraska, an agronomist in the fertilizer industry, and a farmer, and he saw a need for more modern fertilizer recommendations to produce greater yields at less cost. His clients were the growers, so he could make unbiased recommendations that maximized economic return to the farmer. After extensive field research, he developed these improved fertilizer recommendations that quickly became popular with growers and form the basis for nearly all fertilizer applications in the intermountain west area. Stukenholtz Laboratory clients include growers from all neighboring states and several foreign countries including Australia, Canada, Egypt, Russia, Mexico and New Zealand.

Stukenholtz Laboratory provides 1 to 2 day service, including picking up and delivery time, across Southern Idaho from St. Anthony and Grace to Parma and Homedale.

Results can be delivered, mailed, faxed, or pulled from the Laboratory’s webpage: www.stukenholtz.com. To improve their service, Joyce and Dale Stukenholtz expanded the laboratory 20 years ago, installed the latest in computerized instrumentation and quality control, and made it the most modern and well equipped agricultural laboratory in their market area.

Critical to the success of Idaho’s most efficient laboratory and largest field consulting firm has been its personnel. Dr. Stukenholtz has had a PhD in Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition since 1964 and his son and Laboratory Manager Paul has nearly completed his own. Consulting agronomists include

J.P. Kruckeberg of American Falls, a 38 year veteran of field consulting and the most successful single agronomist in the state, and Bart Kunz. The Laboratory and office staff are equally good.

Analysis room at Stukenholtz Laboratory Inc.

Stukenholtz Laboratory continues with research and improvement. In conjunction with the Idaho Crop Production Association and University of Idaho CFEP research project, Stukenholtz Laboratory has helped to ensure that fertilizer recommendations in Idaho are the most cost efficient possible and produce the maximum economic yield while protecting the environment. Stukenholtz Laboratory personnel have conducted field research on over 40 different products and continue to be the experts at “cutting edge� agricultural technology. As we end our first 46 years of business and begin our next, we would like to thank our current and former employees for their dedicated work and our customers and clients for their years of support. e

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Some manufacturers offer a lower quality irrigation system option. We don’t. All Reinke irrigation systems use high-strength steel for longer life, lower maintenance costs and better performance in the field.

Contact us for the best value in irrigation systems.

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Ubly Bean Knife and Ubly Peanut Digger Blades Give You the Advant-EDGE!

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undreds of hard edible bean farmers have been taking advantage of the Ubly bean knife for over sixty years.

Attention bean, seed and organic farmers While maintaining the highest standard of quality, Ubly bean knives are still the best way to cut the tap roots and get a higher quality bean while producing fluffier windrows, reducing labor, reducing stones and dirt in windrows, and aiding in your combine’s overall performance.

There has been some speculation about the acceptability of the direct harvest system due to the high losses of beans, therefore keep using the Ubly Bean Knife for the best possible cut and quality for your money. Do what hundreds have already done. Make Ubly Your Advant-EDGE.

Peanut farmers rejoice!

Ubly Peanut Digger Blade Manufacturing, Inc., a subsidiary of Ubly Bean Knife Mfg., Inc., received a patent for the Ubly Lifting Fingers, stainless steel lifting fingers that are flat and curved upward to better guide peanuts up on to the top of the elevator during the digging process.

Used with their patented Ubly Digger blades, which have a thin, hard-faced edge to stay sharp and always cut the tap root, the lifting fingers and the smaller diameter Ubly 6-inch Bottom Elevator Idler Wheels raise the peanuts without turbulence and in a smooth, uniform ribbon to the top of the elevator.

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FARM FOR UNDER 3%!

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argain interest rates may be the optimistic news for farmers this year, as both long and short term rates remain at historic lows. But while many lenders cling to old Prime Plus formulas for establishing loan rates, others prove they can do better.

“Farmers can borrow substantially under 3%, and close to half of what Prime plus 1% formulas are,” according to AGRIfinancial Services, a nationwide lender focusing exclusively on farm lending. Headquartered in Louisville, KY, the company provides an alternative way to borrowing for operating needs, as well as long term fixed rate mortgages.

“It’s like a home equity loan, but for farmers,” they say.

AGRIfinancial Services works with California and western producers in all lines of the industry. Instead of crops or ma-

chinery for collateral, farmers use their real estate to back the loan. The resulting benefits pay off with customers.

Not only is the loan rate very low, but the product also offers a 10-year commitment where producers do not have to come in every year, or 3 years to renew the line. Additionally, the loan can be used for farm and business needs – not strictly operating expenses. The loan is priced based on a variable, LIBOR-indexed rate, but farmers can also choose to lock pieces of their debt to a fixed rate if they desire, he explained.

All is done inside the loan, without the need for refinancing.

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STOR-LOC

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tor-Loc®, a leader in US manufacturing of modular metal cabinets, announces it’s latest addition to an already extensive model line... the MM50®.

This seven bank Mobile Tool Crib incorporates 50 drawers and a 14 feet work surface in one cabinet. Increasing efficiency and effectiveness, Stor-Loc®’s MM50® brings a new level of flexibility and mobility to any shop, providing protection and security for tools and components, increasing workplace safety and reducing loss of time and materials. Designed for standard shop tools, the MM50 helps centralize all shop tools Into one location.

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The Mighty Giant Line

by Jones Manufacturing Co.

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Grinds All Types Of Grain s %AR 3HELLED #ORN s (IGH -OISTURE #ORN s 3MALL 'RAINS

The PTO machine uses up to a 300 horsepower tractor. Remote control system. Hydraulic swing elevator. Trouble free high capacity single discharge auger.

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Hydraulic swinging elevator system. 50,000 lb. capacity suspension. Remote control system. Horsepower to 700.

All tubs open hydraulically for servicing and changing screen. Tub operation is controlled by electronically controlled hydraulic governor. Hydraulically chain driven tub with variable speed and reverse. All elevators drive from the top with rubber lagged pulley.

The Hydrafork makes it a true, one-man operation. Set up & grind in minutes! HP up to 800.

All new engines equipped with mfg’s extended warranty.

2013 JD 7780 Stock# 10461, 4WD, 2993/2095 Hrs, KP, Greenstar Harvest Lab, Price Reduction .................................... $155,000

Hoxie, KS (800) 322-5830 Yuma, CO (844) 749-6100 www.TaylorImplement.com 2012 JD 7950 Stock# 9819, 1542/ 1032 hrs, 2WD, KP, Auto Lube, Pro Drive, Price Reduction .................................... $170,000

2006 JD 7500 Stock# 10464, 3645 hrs., 2WD 3645/2711 hrs ......................................... $90,000

2012 JD 7750 Stock# 10471, 3321/2221 hrs, 4WD, KP, Green Star Harvest Lab ............ $115,000

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2015 H&S TFM2135 35’ TriFlex Merger. Has been out on Rental. Price Reduction .............. $170,000

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ince the day Les Jones decided there had to be a better way, Jones Manufacturing Company has produced the most durable, high capacity, operator-oriented Hay Grinder and Mulch Grinder in the world – the Mighty Giant Tub Grinder. You get more than 50 years of hands-on in-thefield experience in every Mighty Giant we build.

Often imitated, innovation begins at Jones Manufacturing! Jones Manufacturing was the first with a hydraulic opening tub (we built our first unit in 1960), the first with an electronic governor, and the first with a hydrafork.

From the single discharge auger, to the rubber lagged top-drive elevator no other grinder has the features, capacity and durability of the Jones Mighty Giant.

New products and new features can sometimes lead to new problems. At Jones Manufacturing, we maintain a relationship with local operators to be sure that all features and designs are field-tested in the same environment our customers face. This same relationship gives us important feedback so that new designs and innovations are the result of experience, not marketing hype.

All Jones Mighty Giant Hay and Wood Grinders are of commercial, heavy–duty quality, designed for the high capacity grinding at a low cost per ton. With a Mighty Giant, you not only get a host of operator friendly features, but also the security of years of durability. We’re not the first tub grinder company in the world, but we’re confident that we are the last one you’ll need.

For more information on the Mighty Giant Line by Jones Manufacturing Co., please visit us online at www. mightygiant.com, or call us at 402-5283861. If you’re in the neighborhood, stop in and visit us at 1486 12th Road, Beemer, NE 68716. e www.farmranchdairy.com

Walinga

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rom concept, design and through production, Walinga meets the customer's needs at every step. Creating outstanding products that are innovative and durable, with some client's vehicles being passed from generation to generation.

Walinga is a leading North American manufacturer of transportation equipment and portable pneumatic conveying systems for grain, feed, seed... virtually any dry bulk material. Walinga is still a family owned and operated company.

The total commitment to quality is not only our inheritance - it's our foundation for the future.

Walinga products represent the best in manufacturing excellence. Our in-house engineering and design teams utilize the most current computer technology available. State of the art equipment, combined with over 60 years of experience, ensures that our customers receive unsurpassed quality.

Comprehensive engineering capabilities allow us to offer sizes, capacities,

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Bulk Feed Bodies & Grain-Vacs features and options that are specifically job-matched according to individual requirements. The services of our Engineering Department are available to our customers to assist in the selection of the properly specified chassis.

Every Walinga vehicle is designed and produced to best fulfill its designated function.

Custom-built aluminum feed bodies and trailers, pneumatic conveying systems, recycling trucks and bodies, aluminum and steel dump bodies... each built according to exact standards.

Every stage of the manufacturing process from design to completion is performed by Walinga. The result - a cost effective, durable product line that responds to any challenge with premium.

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puts an end to legs, augers, sweeps and shovels. Grain handling has never been simpler, safer or healthier.

Just couple the Agri-Vac to your tractor and drive into position. Lightweight vacuum/pressure hoses attach in seconds and flex easily. Suddenly even tight spots and awkward angles are no problem!

Bulk Feed Trailers and Bodies Walinga Inc. has been manufacturing bulk feed transportation equipment for more than 60 years. In this time we have become committed to an ongoing program of research and development. In response to the increasingly diverse needs of our customers Walinga is and will continue to be on the forefront of technological evolution.

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handler Herefords has been in the cattle business for well over a century. Six generations of great cattlemen have been involved in managing the

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that profitable cattle must “do more with less� especially in these times of ever increasing cost of production. Our mature cows consume grass or grass hay for nutritional input while raising powerful calves and maintaining the ability to get pregnant. Unlike many of our competitors, we know which of our animals are efficient because we are managed with this in mind. We are using several new and popular sires to enhance our gene pool and we can trace our cow family lines back for over a century. Our website: www.chandlerherefords.com highlights our program and the sires we are using in detail so feel free to visit and sign our guest book.

With all this past performance history from thousands of registered calves raised here, we know what our cattle are capable of. We have sold cattle to customers in nearly every state in the union. Their feed efficiency and fertility is really evident when they are asked to perform in less than ideal forage or environmental conditions. If you are looking for no compromise Hereford cattle with a history dating back for over a century then look no further. It is what we are all about.

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“Catcher” Makes Calf Work Easier

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f you own an ATV or UTV and have cattle, Dan Leo has an attachment to make working with young calves safer and easier.

“Safety is the number one goal of our durably built and user-friendly catchers,” says Leo, president of Safety Zone Calf Catchers. “The traditional way to tag and process calves can be dangerous and often takes more than one person to do the job. With our calf catcher it’s easier on the producer, the cow and the calf. One person, who can operate an ATV or UTV, can safely work calves.”

The calf catcher is a durably constructed steel cage that mounts with ball hitches on the front and back. It works well in all types of terrains and conditions. With the front gate locked open, the driver approaches the calf and captures it in the cage by shutting the spring-loaded gate. The producer enters the pen through the open side by stepping from the ATV or UTV and moves the calf to the rear holding area where he can tag, vaccinate, weigh and even band the babies while protected from the mother

cow. When finished the producer releases the calf out the back to its mother.

“Traditionally, producers have to get to the calves early after birth otherwise it can be difficult to catch and even hang on to them, and then it can require two or more people depending on the protective behavior of the mother cow while the processing takes place,” Leo notes. “With our calf catcher unit, one person can catch calves, even if they are a week or older when they have plenty of run in them. Another benefit is the calf holder located at the back of the catcher. It not only secures the calf for processing, but works very well for pairing out, as the cow can see and smell her baby and will then easily follow to another pasture or calving barn in inclement weather. Cows will follow the calf virtually anywhere!”

One person can now easily and safely process calves with Leo’s Safety Zone Calf Catcher.

The ATV catchers sell for $2,095 plus freight shipping.

Catchers designed for UTVs are an additional $450. Other options available include a waterproof, digital scale - especially beneficial to seedstock producers and a tow hitch that aids long distance moving.

The company sells directly to cattlemen but welcomes dealership inquiries.

“Built in both Nebraska and South Dakota plants, the calf catcher will last for generations, Sales have stretched across the U.S. with exports to Canada, Australia and France.” Leo adds.

To see it in action, check out the video on the company’s website.

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PBI Parlor Systems Leading the Way in the Dairy Industry

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perating from their office in Portales, New Mexico, PBI Parlor Systems is a leading manufacturer of milking stalls and equipment for dairies around the world.

The owner, Steve Peacock, has a strong dairy business background, and an even stronger pride in his company’s products. His commitment to improving dairy profits and delivering excellent customer service is unmistakable.

And each of the company's employees shares his dedication.

Of course it all starts with an efficient stall design - their stalls are engineered to be the best solution for maintaining cow safety and dairy efficiency. In fact the company came into existence in the late 80's after designing a parallel stall at the request of a local dairyman.

His stall design was a winner! Good news travels fast, and word of this design spread quickly from person to person, which led to more parlor business.

Building on his design and engineering experience, the entire PBI crew

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continues to produce and install innovative parlor stalls all over the world. To ensure the quality of the final product, they control every stage of production.

Dairies of all sizes, from small familydairies to large mega-dairies have been fitted with PBI stalls.

Because PBI designs and builds the stalls, they are custom fitted to your unique requirements. They use heavy duty galvanized and stainless steels to provide a durable yet sleek stall with no rough edges to hurt cows and profits. Performance excellence is ensured by their expert project installer and crew, which they make available for every installation. You will assuredly receive a quality, hassle-free installation, and on-going support.

Value is built into every PBI stall design. Low installation and maintenance costs make PBI stalls a valuable investment for dairies of all sizes. Plus their durable construction, smooth operation and labor saving design provide ongoing increased profits.

Innovation is what started PBI. Their

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stall designs are adaptable to suit the needs of dairies of all sizes, no matter the environment. They are compatible with all brands of milking equipment.

And though innovation started PBI, service is what maintains and grows the company. PBI Parlor Systems takes pride in its continued commitment to meet and exceed their customers' needs. From the free quote they give you, through the completed installation, they maintain a hands-on approach that delivers unrivaled customer service.

But their customer support doesn't end with the sale. PBI's on-going personal contact with their clients and easy accessibility cater to meeting your needs now and later. They choose to maintain close relationships with their clients. Client feedback about stall performance is essential to PBI’s commitment to developing and refining products that satisfy the needs of dairy farmers all over the globe.

For more information, call PBI Parlor Systems at 800-295-5677 or visit www.PBIParlorSystems.com e

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Blood-Based Pregnancy ChecksBioPRYN Your Herd!

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ver thirty years ago Dr. Garth Sasser was a professor of Animal Science at the University of Idaho. In his research he discovered a pregnancy specific protein in the maternal bloodstream of ruminant animals that is only elevated when that animal is pregnant. He developed a test called BioPRYN (Pregnant-Ruminant-Yes-No) that measures the concentration of this protein in blood and can provide an extremely accurate determination of pregnancy status in cattle, goats, sheep, bison and other ruminant animals very early in gestation (28 days post breeding).

A growing number of dairy and beef producers and their veterinarians are utilizing blood-based pregnancy testing in unique ways to complement traditional pregnancy detection methods and because BioPRYN is a proven, convenient, accurate and cost-effective way to check your animals for pregnancy that eliminates subjectivity.

Some progressive producers that are using embryo transfer or synchronization protocols with artificial insemination will use BioPRYN as an early "open check� at 28 days post breeding to identify if the animal needs to be reintroduced to the synchronization program. Other producers and their veterinarians will use a BioPRYN check to supplement monthly or biweekly herd health checks to identify those open cows as early as possible and to avoid the entire herd being locked up for extended amounts of time on pregnancy-check day. BioPRYN is also a useful tool for a reconfirmation pregnancy check later in gestation to identify the small percentage of cows that will experience embryonic loss and not carry to term.

The process consists of drawing a small blood sample, usually from the tail vein, and delivering or sending samples to one of the 45 BioPRYN Affiliate Labs that have been trained and certified to provide consistent and accurate results so that you can trust the results and manage your animals accordingly.

For blood collection supplies and more information about BioPRYN and the BioPRYN Affiliate Lab network please visit biopryn.com or call 208.882.9736. e www.farmranchdairy.com

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