CentralStar Big Book - 2022

BIG BOOK 2022

A Better Cow for a Better Future

Raising the Bar on Mastitis

ReproStar Award Winners

DHI Top Production Results

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CentralStar Big Book

CONTENTS January 2022

Features

11 A Better Cow for a Better Future

13 Environmental Challenges in Feed

19 Make Managing your Dairy Easier

27 When, Why and How of PCR

28-29 Raising the Bar on Mastitis

43 On-farm Test Options

Who’s Who

7 Pioneer Award

9 Team-member Recognition

14-17 ReproStar Award Winners

DHI year-end production reports 31-34 Top 250 Dollar ECM Herds 35-37 Top Herds by Size & ECM 38-39 Low SCC Herds 40-41 Top ECM Protein Breed Herds

Resources

20-21 DHI Services

22-23 Genetic & Reproductive Solutions 24-25 Diagnostic & Lab Services

30 Key Performance Indicators

43 Mastitis Test Options Guide

1p-18p Herd Management Product Catalog

19p Guide to Cow Health Challenges

20p Guide to Calf Care Challenges

The Fine Print Reports and Key Performance Indicators are based on the time period of 10/1/20 - 9/30/21. Minimums to appear include: • Number of processed tests = 9 or a DCR >90 • Herd size: 25 cows • ECM Herds: Mixed and Red & White: 17,000; Protein Breed: 15,000.

• Energy Corrected Milk calculation = (pounds of milk x .327) + (pounds of fat x 12.95) + (pounds of protein x 7.65).

• Herds with cows milked more than 2X per day are labeled as 3X herds.

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Yield Monitoring for Your Dairy

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uring harvest you rely on yield monitoring to ensure maximum production without wasting inputs. So, why not use yield monitoring in your dairy herd?

It’s available. In fact, it has been around a long, long time. Are you using it? If you are, can you honestly say you are maximizing its potential to ensure you aren’t wasting money? Maybe you can’t even answer those questions because as the saying goes, “we don’t know what we don’t know.”

If you aren’t yet clear what yield monitoring you have easy access to for your dairy, it is DHI and the CentralStar consulting team.

Now, don’t quit reading because you have a perception of what DHI is and can do for you. Granted, in its raw form, DHI data doesn’t give you “sexy” heat maps and dashboards, but combined with the expert analysis of CentralStar consultants, it delivers information that allows you to minimize rising input costs, including labor, while maximizing outputs.

Today’s environment of increasing input costs, rising inflation and lack of labor are real challenges our entire industry is facing, but I probably didn’t need to remind you of that. Like an agronomist, CentralStar consultants can utilize data to help you manage your herd more precisely, ultimately improving efficiency and profitability.

If you are currently using DHI data, are you really maximizing management to minimize input costs, and expand production?

Or is it more about routine and tradition that helps you feel good about ____ (fill in the blank)?

Real solutions often are revealed through a deep dive and analytics which identify opportunities that optimize outcomes. That’s where the CentralStar team can help. We have a longstanding history of partnering with dairies to optimize the natural synergies that exist between genetic selection, reproductive programs, herd health, and dairy production. Our team has the knowledge, experience, and practical expertise to help you benefit from synergies that exist.

On the pages of The Big Book, you will find highlights of products, programs and services that can help you optimize herd management decisions to maximize yields. Topics like, building a better cow for the future, raising the bar on mastitis detection and management, and much, much more, show the value partnering with CentralStar can provide. And, of course, your local CentralStar team members are just a call or text away, so reach out when you have questions or are ready to start.

Yield monitors give you the opportunity for precise application of expensive inputs. DHI can do the same for your dairy herd. As we face high commodity prices this year, leverage the precision DHI and CentralStar consultants can provide to help ensure you are maximizing production, without losing control of input costs.

On behalf of the CentralStar team,

Kelly Bristle Director, Member Relations and Promotions

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Pioneer Award 2021

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andy Nigh was selected as the 2021 Pioneer Award recipient.

Randy served on the East Central-Select Sires board of directors for a total of 32 years between 1980 – 2019. During his tenure he served as president for seven years and vice president for two.

Additionally, Randy served as a director on the Select Sires board and was a member of the Holstein Sire committee. Randy has been actively involved in his community and dairy industry including roles with National Holstein Association, Vernon County Holstein, Township, and Viroqua FFA. A family operation, Randy, and brother Robert own Lirr Farm. Nephew, Ryan Nigh and his wife Kelsey work with the dairy, while nephew Brady Nigh assists with the crops. Located in Viroqua, Wisconsin, Lirr Farm is a 1,000-acre dairy, beef and cash crop farm.

In the genetics world Lirr Farm is known for being the breeder of 7HO9264 Lirr Drew DEMPSEY, a Select Sires Showcase™ Selections sire. DEMPSEY sired daughters that breeders loved, earning global recognition for making champions. At the time of his death in 2019, DEMPSEY had sired more than 38,700 daughters worldwide with lifetime total sales of more than 593,452 units of semen, ranking him as the second highest lifetime sales Showcase Selections sire. The farms’ passion for registered Holsteins runs deep. To date, Lirr Farm has earned the Holstein Association’s Progressive Breeder Award for 20 years and the Progressive Genetics Award for 30.

The CentralStar Pioneer Award was established in 1977 to recognize individuals who, through unselfish and dedicated service as leaders, have provided the Cooperative and its members greater prosperity today and a more secure tomorrow.

We recently talked with Randy about his experiences with the Cooperative and here’s what he had to share.

Why did you get involved in the Cooperative?

I was keen on genetics to make my herd as genetically superior as possible through sire selection. I originally worked with Tri-State Breeders but identified and was using a few Select Sires bulls early on. At the time East Central received marketing rights for Select Sires in my county, I was encouraged to apply for a position on the board, and I was successfully elected. Now with Accelerated Genetics and Select Sires as one company you could say I’ve been full circle with this organization.

What contributions as a board member did you make that brought value to customers and members?

During my time on the board, we added diversified products, tailchalk service, reproduction analysis and implemented a variety of technologies, with the mating program and in the office, to improve efficiencies. Regarding diversified products, we added them because of economics. We had a built-in delivery system with people already going to farms, and we felt the products would be beneficial to our members. I was on the board at the time NorthStar and East Central merged. Adding the services NorthStar already had in place, like DHI and diagnostic testing, allowed us to bring more value to members.

These, along with the research and development NorthStar was already doing was something we wanted our members to be a part of.

Why is it important to be involved in the Cooperative?

The cooperative principle is unique where you have the opportunity for involvement and share in the rewards that are generated. I believe the cooperative structure still works today. While it can be a bit cumbersome at times, it forces the organization to be deliberate in their decisions. Cooperatives are most successful when they have a diverse group on the board. Everyone has their own personal experiences that shape their thoughts and beliefs. When you mesh all those experiences together it creates an opportunity for success.

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SUBCLINICAL HYPOCALCEMIA BREWS BELOW THE SURFACE.

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TEAM MEMBER Congratulations

328

Team Members

Julie Ainsworth

Jim Neuser

Sherman Wilson

Deanna Pleiman

3,794

Combined Years Experience

4,757,288 Samples Analyzed

Keri Colegrove

Rex Reinholt

Tyler Vande Wettering

Nathan Ellerbrock

960,968 A.I. Services Performed

Katelyn Loeks

Brittany Coop

Angela Gaugler

Lexi DuSell

2021

CENTRALSTAR TEAM MEMBER OF THE YEAR AWARD RECIPIENTS ӹ Julie Ainsworth

ӹ Jim Neuser

ӹ Keri Colegrove

ӹ Sherman Wilson

Consultant

Outstanding Effort

First Year DHI Specialist

First Year DHI Specialist

DHI Specialist

DHI Specialist

ӹ Katelyn Loeks ӹ Brittany Coop

ӹ Angela Gaugler ӹ Lexi Dusell

A.I. Specialist

A.I. Specialist

A.I. Specialist

Area Sales Manager

Team A.I. Technician

Runner-up Team A.I. Technician

ӹ Deanna Pleiman ӹ Rex Reinholt

444,473 Cows DHI Tested monthly

1,998,390 Semen Units Sold

8,345

Farms Served

ӹ Tyler Vande Wettering ӹ Nathan Ellerbrock

Data represents fiscal year ending 10/31/21.

Ask an Expert

A Better Cow for a Better Future Chuck Sattler, Vice President of Genetic Programs, Select Sires, Inc.

Industry Index Comparison

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oday’s dairy herds are optimizing the value of calves and breeding more dairy cows to beef sires. This breeding strategy is happening around the globe and there looks to be a permanent shift in dairy herd management. With this strategy, we are seeing a steady decline in heifer inventories. Smaller heifer inventories means reduced culling and reduced turnover rates in the milking herd. This, in turn, means we will be milking more and more older cows. This is a good thing.

Recent studies1 show the economic optimal culling rate is between 25 and 30 percent.

TPI®

NM$

CM$

DWP®

HHP$

Milk

0%

1%

-2%

1%

0%

CFP

44%

48%

48%

34%

37%

Mastitis, SCS

5%

3%

4%

13%

19%

Fertility

13%

6%

5%

12%

11%

Other Cow Health

9%

21%

20%

21%

17%

Calving Ability

2%

3%

3%

2%

1%

Calf Health

0%

1%

1%

7%

0%

Conformation

25%

4%

4%

0%

8%

Size/RFI

-2%

-13%

-13%

-10%

-7%

This is lower than the industry average, so less culling makes economic sense for most dairy farms. As always, the more we can shift culling from involuntary to voluntary helps increase herd profits.

mastitis resistance makes sense. PL PTAs are a valuable breeding tool but directly selecting for things like cow fertility and mastitis resistance, that are measured earlier in a cow’s lifetime, will speed up the genetic progress in these important traits.

Tighter management of dairy heifer inventories is a chance to review dairy sire selection strategies. With the need to reduce culling, it makes sense to focus sire selection on making improvement in the areas that most frequently cause cows to leave the herd. These reasons will vary from herd to herd but most usually boil down to four key reasons – failure to get pregnant, mastitis, low production or lameness.

This is the major reason behind Select Sires’ new Herd Health Profit Dollars™ index (HHP$™). HHP$ places strong emphasis on health traits, particularly mastitis resistance, using health trait PTAs from the Council of Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB). Mastitis resistance and Somatic Cell Score (SCS) PTAs receive a relative emphasis of 19% in the HHP$ formula compared to only 5% in both TPI and Net Merit (NM$). Another distinguishing feature of HHP$ is that it places some emphasis on udders, rewarding animals with shallower udders and uses an intermediate optimum approach for teat size and rear teat placement.

Direct selection for improvement in these areas is almost always more effective than indirect selection. Since the mid-1990s we’ve used Productive Life (PL) PTAs for selecting animals that best avoided culling. When evaluations for Daughter Pregnancy Rate (DPR) were introduced, this provided the opportunity to directly select for improved cow fertility. Gradually, we saw most industry indexes add emphasis to DPR and remove some emphasis on PL. A similar scenario exists today with effective genetic evaluations for mastitis resistance. Mastitis is a major reason cows leave the herd and shifting emphasis away from PL and directly selecting for

HHP$ includes the latest genetic information from CDCB on feed efficiency. However, it uses a slightly different approach from other industry indexes. HHP$ includes negative weights for stature and Residual Feed Intake (RFI) PTAs to genetically improve feed efficiency. It does not reward animals that are low for strength or high for dairy form.

Average of Top-100 Holstein A.I. Sires Ranked by Various Indexes CFP

Mastitis Resistance

SCS

DPR

PL

RFI

ST

STR

DF

Udder Depth

R Teat Placement

Teat Length

HHP$

154

+2.2

2.71

+0.5

+6.1

-26

+0.32

+0.06

0.76

0.72

0.42

-0.34

NM$

161

+1.3

2.77

0.0

+6.0

-27

-0.41

-0.80

1.12

0.19

0.61

-0.65

TPI

163

+1.3

2.79

+0.1

+5.5

-4

+0.41

-0.11

1.30

0.72

0.88

-0.54

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Environmental Challenges in Feed John Doerr, PH.D., PAS, DPL, ACAP Agrarian® Solutions

Guide for Mycotoxins in Dairy

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rom planting to harvest the scuttlebutt we’ve gotten on mycotoxin issues this year has been, “… not seeing too much this summer,” “… better than last by far,” and “… not getting so many positive toxin reports this season.” Well, we’ve reached the end of the 2021 crop season and the data are now in.

Let’s see if these reports were accurate.

• You can’t predict mycotoxins in feedstuffs by eye! Much of the 2021 corn and soy crops look really good. But, mycotoxins, and sometimes even the molds that produce them, are found in abundance hidden from our view. Don’t rely on visual cues to determine if mycotoxins are a risk this year. Good testing is the only way to know for sure.

• Averages for Michigan, Indiana and Wisconsin. For the period (May-Sep) average values for all samples submitted were ~130 ppb for zearalenone (moderate risk), ~760 ppb DON (moderate risk), ~140 ppb T-2 toxin (moderate-high risk), and ~300 ppb fumonisins (very low risk).

• High values matter. Considering the two points above, average DON was lower (May-September) this year than last. Keep in mind the reported averages are for all submitted samples, not just DON positives. But the high value for DON was dramatically higher for 2021 silage than for 2020 in the same period. While it is always nice to see some negative reports, a sample showing nearly 16,000 ppb DON means many cows in that herd were under severe DON challenge.

• Mycophenolic Acid – a Problem? Mycophenolic acid appeared all too frequently. August shows 60% of all samples submitted were positive for this toxin. Generally, Mycophenolic will be accompanied by another mycotoxin, roquefortine C; however, that toxin is not being tested at this time.

Approximate range for potential reaction Mycotoxin

Low

Medium

High

DON (vomitoxin)

<300 ppb

300-1,000 ppb

>1,000 ppb

Zearalenone

<100 ppb

100-300 ppb

>300 ppb

Aflatoxin

<10 ppb

10-30 ppb

>30 ppb

T-2 toxin

<75 ppb

75-150 ppb

>150 ppb

Fumonisin

<600 ppb

600-1,500 ppb

>1,500 ppb

• When is mycophenolic acid a risk? Observations of mycophenolic acid over the past two years suggest that dairy cattle risk is likely significant at levels of 1,000-1,500 ppb.

• What feedstocks harbor mycophenolic acid? Mycophenolic acid is usually found in silage, particularly corn silage. This year, that toxin has shown up (in fairly high amounts) in TMR, HMC, shell corn, and even first cutting hay. And those samples came from Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania, showing a broad geographic range.

Actlabs, a global leader in analytical lab services, provides these independent and state of the art results. In each sample, 17 mycotoxins are analyzed and reports provided to producers include estimates of the degree of severity of the concentration(s) found. Complimentary testing is available through your CentralStar team so you know for sure which environmental challenges your dairy may be facing.

Mycotoxins can impact herd profitability by reducing milk production, reproduction success and overall herd health. Dairy producers and nutritionists across the U.S. rely on Select DTX and Select BioCycle Plus to resolve the negative impacts of mycotoxins. Talk to your CentralStar team to learn more.

TOXIN CONSEQUENCES DON (vomitoxin)

Zearalenone

Aflatoxin

T-2 toxin

Fumonisin

Reduced feed intake / feed refusal

Hyper-estrogenism

Liver damage; altered protein synthesis

Reduced feed intake

Reduced feed intake

Intestinal hemorrhages

Reduced milk production

Frequent defecation

GI tract ulceration

Bloody diarrhea

Impaired immune function

Reduced milk production; reduced milk fat Poor reproductive performances Elevated SCC Impaired immune function Loose, inconsistent manure

Poor reproductive performance including: • Short cycle heats • Cystic cows • Multiple ovulations • Vaginitis • Enlarged mammary glands in virgin heifers

Decreased appetite/off feed Lower milk protein Impaired immune function Increased disease rates Highly interactive Rough hair coat

Sample Submission Form

Absence of estrous Impaired immune function Increased disease rates

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ReproStar Award Winners

This years ReproStar award winners represent excellent efficiency in getting cows pregnant as evidenced by their pregnancy rate.

In addition, in this era of keeping older cows in the herd and getting them pregnant, these herds have good conception rates for third and greater lactation cows. High efficiency also means a high percent pregnant by three cycles and no cows more than 270 days in milk are open.

These six herds are the kind we are proud to work with and are excited if we contributed in some small way to their success!

Marshland Acres Durand, Wis.

A custom heifer grower, Marshland Acres’ Wisconsin facility includes over 5,000 heifers from several different farms, with about 800-900 heifers in the breeding pens at all times. The program is focused on the final product… returning heifers back to dairies ready to calve at the proper age, in the right body condition so they can be a high producing, long-lasting member of their respective herds.

The reproduction program includes daily walk and tail paint with breeding performed through a team of CentralStar A.I. Specialists. “Over the last three years, we have made efficiency improvements in getting animals bred,” said Darin Klevgard, CentralStar Team Leader. “Tim Trones and Darrin Stein (A.I. Specialists) lead the efforts, but it takes help from other team members to keep it covered and get these results.”

Pregnancy is confirmed weekly by ultrasound and open animals are enrolled in a variety of synchronization programs based on the Veterinarian recommendation. The goal is to have 80% of all heifers pregnant within 30 days of their Voluntary Waiting Period (VWP).

Reproductive performance is analyzed monthly by Cole Mark, CentralStar Genetic Consultant, and benchmarked against other herds of similar size in the Midwest. By doing this, the farm is proactive in making improvements to the overall program.

“The main contributors to reaching 40% pregnancy rate includes having excellent technicians and a team that cares,” said Mary Weiss, co-owner of Marshland Acres. “You have to have good protocols in place – ones that the dairymen want; along with a balanced ration, and a good facility for everyone to work and operate in. It’s all about the people, protocols, rations, communication and facilities to get to this level and to keep improving.”

Marshland Acres has been in operation since 1995. Along with the Durand location, the Weiss family operates a second facility in Hershey, Nebraska.

Heifers

Photo: Dave Loonstra, Tim Trones, Marty, Mary, Lousie, and Bronson Weiss, Darrin Stein, and David Franck.

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Pregnancy Rate

36%

Conception

54%

Submission Rates

67%

Numbers reflect an average of four herds managed

by Marshland Acres. All herds utilize a high rate of sexed semen.

Wepner Farms, LLC

Raterink Dairy Farm

Manawa, Wis.

Zeeland, Mich.

Environment, transition period, and consistency are the three main factors Mike Raterink, co-owner of Raterink Dairy Farm, sites for the herd’s 37% pregnancy rate.

“We try to provide a quiet, non-crowded environment for cows,” said Mike. “In January 2020 we separated first lactation animals from the rest of the herd, and we are now at 100% stocking density of freestalls for each group. This has helped immensely with our reproduction and production.” Along with those factors, the dairy strives to ensure balanced rations, that there is ample space at the bunk for each animal and that synchronization compliance is spot-on.

Seventy-five percent of breedings are completed based on natural heats, and 25% through a timed A.I. program. “Our goal is to breed them naturally, but when we have a cow that is anovular we use a program,” said Mike. The herd has had a lot of success with visual heat detection and Mike says his parents, Dennis and Brenda play a role in that. “Our farm is pretty animal specific,” shared Mike, “we are able to focus on individuals and that helps us get these types of results.”

“One of our main metrics we watch is the percent of cows pregnant by 150 Days in Milk (DIM),” said Mike. “Our goal is 80% and we usually meet or exceed it.” The dairy also strives for a calving interval of 13 months.

Photo: Mike, Dennis, Brenda, and Kelly Raterink.

“It is a total team effort that makes the reproduction so successful at this dairy,” shared Tyler. “The veterinarian, nutritionist, Jeff (Wepner) and I all communicate routinely to help identify any issues we need to address, or ideas to implement so we can continually improve.” Coowner, Jeff Wepner added, “good nutrition, shot compliance, and fresh cow management are important as well. You want to make sure cows freshen without any problems.”

It’s obvious all these efforts have paid off as the herd averages a 35% pregnancy rate with some months as high as 40%. The reproduction program begins with a 70-day VWP and all cows are enrolled in Double Ovsynch. Return heats are identified by an electronic heat detection system which was installed in July 2020. “Because of this system we are seeing heat detection rates as high as 70-80%,” shared Tyler.

Bi-weekly herd health checks, including pregnancy confirmation by ultrasound at 28, 60 and 160 days, plays an important role in the herd’s reproduction results. “We work with our Vet, Amanda (Onan, United Vet Services) checking fresh cows to make sure they are cycling so we can proceed to the right synchronization program,” said Jeff. “Open cows are enrolled in Ovsynch, while cystic cows are entered into a Double Ovsynch program.”

The genetic selection for the dairy undergoes in-depth scrutiny of sires for several production, type and health traits; and then mating recommendations are provided by CentralStar Genetic Consultant, Malissa Reed. Most of the herd is bred to conventional Holstein sires, while lower-performing animals are bred to SimAngus or Wagyu beef sires to help manage inventory levels and meet the rising interest in beef sales through the farm store.

Raterink Dairy Farm is owned by Dennis and Brenda Raterink, and their children, Mike and Kelly.

Teamwork, a more aggressive breeding program, tunnel ventilation and the use of electronic herd monitoring are all factors CentralStar A.I. Specialist Tyler Boyer says have contributed to improved reproduction at Wepner Farms.

With increased reproduction results, the genetic selection for the herd has changed. “We are using more sexed semen on the top-end of the herd, and more beef genetics on lower genetic value animals,” shared Tyler. “The farm raises all their own bull calves and steers so we wanted to use more beef to maximize the end profit down the road with beef, instead of dairy steers.”

< 500 Cows

< 500 Cows

Pregnancy Rate

37%

Pregnancy Rate

35%

Days Open

124

Days Open

104

Voluntary Waiting Period

82

Voluntary Waiting Period

71

Conception - 1st Lactation

60%

Conception - 1st Lactation

49%

Conception - 2nd Lactation

55%

Conception - 2nd Lactation

51%

Conception - 3rd+ Lactation

50%

Conception - 3rd+ Lactation

53%

Submission Rates

58%

Submission Rates

76%

Photo: Dr. Amanda Onan, Alex and Jeff Wepner, and Tyler Boyer.

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Elsinger Dairy

Zahn Farms, LLC

Lomira, Wis.

Gillett, Wis.

“First of all, it’s a team effort,” stated Brenda Elsinger, co-owner of Elsinger Dairy. “The farm has to have a team of top-notch people, great feed and healthy comfortable animals. One hundred percent effort must be put in by everyone. From the team on the farm, to our veterinarians, nutritionist, and the crew from CentralStar… they are phenomenal. Everyone has to do their part, and they do.”

“The logistics of managing a breeding program through a remodel and expansion have been amazing here,” said Brian Kelroy, CentralStar Director of Consulting and Profit Strategies. “The growth has put an extreme amount of pressure on their employees to get cows bred, and they have rose to the challenge.”

The reproduction program at Elsinger Dairy includes a combination of an electronic heat detection system, synchronization and daily tailchalk and breeding by CentralStar A.I. Specialists. The program begins with a 70-day VWP and all cows are enrolled in a G6G program for the first service. Any animal that is found open through ultrasound is resynchronized. Pregnancy checks are performed by ultrasound at 33 and 60 days and again before dry off.

Elsinger Dairy has a genomic testing program, and the CentralStar team references this data to provide mating recommendations and assist with inventory management. “We began genomic testing to identify our top-end animals to help with culling, and to keep our heifer numbers where they should be,” said Brenda. The dairy uses a genetic selection strategy that includes sexed dairy semen and beef genetics.

The increased focus on genetic selection and breeding strategy has resulted in an older herd, with 40% of cows being in their third lactation or greater.

“The activity monitoring system does a fantastic job identifying cows in heat, which is matched by Eric’s (Gudex, CentralStar A.I. Specialist) technical abilities to get cows bred,” said Brian Kelroy, CentralStar Director of Consulting and Profit Strategies. “It’s no wonder conception and pregnancy rates continue to improve in this herd.”

“We are committed to being the good stewards. We want to make sure we do the best job we can for the land and the animals,” shared Brenda.

“We trust the group of people we work with. That’s part of partnering with the right people to lead our farm 501 - 1,500 Cows in the right direction.”

Photo: Andres Avila, Eric Gudex, Brenda Elsinger, Brian Kelroy, Susie Martin, Victor Lopez, and Dr. Monty Belmer.

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Pregnancy Rate

32%

Days Open

106

Voluntary Waiting Period

Many factors go into good pregnancy rates, but for the dairy’s Operation Manager, Jacob Zahn there are two big reasons. “Our repro program is working because of Double Ovsynch, and having a hard working, dedicated crew in the barns. It doesn’t matter what time of day or day of the week it is, if there are cows to breed or synchronize, they get it done. I can count on our team.”

According to Jacob, “The introduction of Double Ovsynch several years ago had a powerful and immediate impact. It is definitely worth the effort and resources to do it correctly.” Along with protocol compliance, the Zahn Farms team has sought out other tools and methods to maximize compliance, while improving efficiency of the reproduction program. Among the most critical aids the farm utilizes include, parlor software that identifies cows that need synchronization shots so they can be administered while they are exiting the parlor, an electronic heat detection system; as well as a needleless injection system, keeping doses consistent.

Ultrasound is used by the farm team for pregnancy verification at 40 and 100 days, and at dry off. “We have been performing ultrasound in-house for the past five years, giving us not only the ability to preg check whenever we need to, but it has also been a huge cost saver,” said Jacob.

Reproductive outcomes are monitored through various DairyComp reports. Additionally, monthly meetings with the CentralStar team provide analysis of the data, along with identification of areas to improve.

Zahn Farms, LLC is owned by Bob and Kathy Zahn, and they farm with their sons Jacob, Jesse and Justin.

> 1,500 Cows Pregnancy Rate

30%

Days Open

104

70

Voluntary Waiting Period

71

Conception - 1st Lactation

52%

Conception - 1st Lactation

54%

Conception - 2nd Lactation

47%

Conception - 2nd Lactation

50%

Conception - 3rd+ Lactation

40%

Conception - 3rd+ Lactation

44%

Submission Rates

75%

Submission Rates

63%

Photo Back row: Randy, Rick, Marvin, Bob, Kathy, Justin, Jesse, and Jacob Zahn. Front row: Brian Kelroy and Scott Hecker

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3-D Dairy, LLC

Malone, Wis.

Strategic changes in genetic selection and breeding protocols have led to continual improvements in reproductive efficiency and longer living cows at 3-D Dairy. Now at 30% pregnancy rate, co-owner, John Diedrichs, shares what has made the difference.

In 2013, the dairy began utilizing genomic test results to identify the best animals in the herd. That targeted approach, combined with selecting sires with higher daughter pregnancy rate (DPR), and Dairy Wellness Profit Dollars (DWP$) has resulted in more third and greater lactation animals in the herd.

“Cows live longer now, letting me do more selective culling now than before,” said John. “We have a lot less animals coded DNB (do not breed) than ever before. Any animal with a low DWP$ value seldom makes a second lactation. I’m not choosing for them to be culled, they end up leaving the herd because of a health or repro issue.”

Along with a change in genetic selection, approximately three years ago 3-D Dairy implemented using ultrasound on all animals prior to breeding to identify if a cow has ovulated. During bi-weekly herd health, the veterinarian checks to see if a cow has a CL. If a CL is identified they get a dose of prostaglandin. If not, they are enrolled in Double Ovsynch.

“This change has made a big difference in our repro. It’s why we are where we are, versus where we were previously,” shared John. “When the vet checks first for a CL it saves us a lot of time and money and we get better repro results.”

The reproduction program at 3-D Dairy includes daily walk, chalk and breeding by CentralStar A.I. Specialists, Kurt Barnes and Aaron McMillan. “Our technicians are doing a great job, and so are our employees. Obviously, everyone knows shot compliance is very important, and I’m fortunate to have really good employees that I trust that are doing a good job,” shared > 1,500 Cows John.

3-D Dairy is owned by John, Joe and Bill Diedrichs.

Photo Back Row: Brian Kelroy, Herdsman Lupe Cortes, and owner John Diedrichs. Front Row: Aaron McMillan and Kurt Barnes.

Pregnancy Rate

30%

Days Open

109

Voluntary Waiting Period

71

Conception - 1st Lactation

50%

Conception - 2nd Lactation

47%

Conception - 3rd+ Lactation

41%

Submission Rates

72%

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All kinds of farms across the globe manage their herd with CowManager. Here’s what two CentralStar experts have to share about how the system benefits herds they work with.

“One of the biggest benefits of CowManager are the health alerts the system provides. With this system updating alerts on the hour, every hour, it is very beneficial to dairy producers.

Scott Hecker CowManager Specialist

They can do their morning post-fresh checks, address animals that need it and not have to wait until the next day to see if animals are responding or not.

They can look at recovery in real time, from anywhere.

Once a dairy producer decides to purchase the system, I take on a lot of initial responsibility. I’m here to make the whole process easy. I place the order, monitor delivery, coordinate a time for installation and am there the day of the installation. It’s that easy.

Some of the benefits I’ve heard from dairies about CowManager are...

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Ease of installation - it’s seamless.

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I’m getting accurate health alerts that I can confidently depend on.

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I should have done it sooner!

“The producers that I work with love CowManager. They tell me that they’re finding cows that need attention sooner.

They’re spending less time looking at cows that don’t have any issues. They can concentrate more on the cows that are having issues or any type of issues that they would have never even seen.

CowManager helps a producer manage their time because they don’t need to look at every cow every day. And they know which cows to go to that need attention to take a look at. Now, especially with labor shortages, CowManager works like an actual employee, but it works 24 hours a day.

Jim Neuser Reproductive Specialist

CowManager can be used on all sizes of dairies. It all wraps around the total package of the cow. If cows are not feeling well, they’re not going to breed back well. And the sooner you can get a cow back feeling better, the more milk you’re going to gain back. You will have a healthier cow that will breed back, that will get pregnant, maintain a pregnancy, have another calf and be profitable.”

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DHI FOR

Data Driven Decisions • Customized programs for any herd size and any set-up.

• Over a dozen milk analysis options: CentralStar DHI records are processed through DRMS, the largest dairy records processing center in the United States!

• Butterfat • SNF • Pregnancy • BLV • Neospora

• Protein • Lactose • Johne’s • BVD • A1/A2

• • • •

SCC MUN Mastitis And more

• Seamless data transfer to breed associations. Official test types meet CDCB requirements.

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657,269 Cows

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DHI cows by dairy records processing center (2017).

Countless management reports

to choose from, with flexibility to create any type you want!

SCC Hot Sheet - FREE Provides SCC scores for all cows and ranks their contribution to the bulk tank. Emailed within 24 hours of sample processing.

7 Test Days with Herdmate Deviation (220) Tracks trends for milk and SCC. Lactation-to-date data includes deviation from herdmates, ranking cows within the herd.

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Udder Health Monitor (427)

Monitors SCC by lactation group. Identifies cows to cull for poor udder health. Overview benchmarks herd with top 20% of cohort herds.

Cows to Treat or Watch - 1st Lactation

Heifer Genomics Guide (428)

Ranks heifers by parent average and by genotype results. Projects NM$ rank, showing milk production potential relative to genetics of current herd.

Heifer Genetics Monitor (429)

Monitors the genetic value of both current heifers and heifers expected to be born soon.

Transition Cow Report (403)

Provides analysis of seven management monitors for the transition period including: dry periods, first milk weigh, fat to protein ratio, udder health, reproduction, turnover and distressed cows.

Overview graph includes goals for each monitor which are set at the success level achieved by the top 10% of herds similar in size to your herd.

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Customized Genetic Plans • Genetic consulting plans save time, manage inbreeding, accelerate genetic progress, and develop cows to meet your goals.

• Select Mating Service (SMS®) is an individual animal evaluation program that incorporates genomic estimates.

Individual mating recommendations for cows and heifers are provided.

• StrataGEN® utilizes population genetics, to effectively mate groups of cows, while maintaining an acceptable level of, or reducing the herd’s inbreeding levels.

• Membership program provides exclusive, early access to elite genetics proven to affect longterm profitability. Direct-order and direct-ship process delivers the highest caliber genetics to the farm within one week.

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CowManager Electronic Heat/Health Monitoring • Revolutionary ear-tag sensor provides 24/7 information for fertility, health, nutrition and location.

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Holstein

SIRES THAT EXCEL IN MULTIPLE INDICATORS OF MASTITIS RESISTANCE ARE MORE LIKELY TO DELIVER GENETIC IMPROVEMENTS. Mastitis ResistantPRO is a trademark of Select Sires Inc. 08/21 CDCB/Zoetis

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+2.6 Z MAST MAST Mastitis

2.68 SCS

+0.7 MAST

2.89 SCS

ResistantPRO Lineup Averages

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Jersey

$444

A CASE OF CLINICAL MASTITIS IN THE FIRST 30 DAYS OF LACTATION CAN RESULT IN AN ECONOMIC LOSS OF $444.

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SELECT SIRES CONSISTENTLY OFFERS POWERFUL MASTITIS RESISTANCE! C-Mast Averages for Holstein Sires by Sire Summary

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1.3

$15 $35

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0.8 DEC-20

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PER COW PER YEAR.

Avg w/o SS

Source: August 2021: Holstein Genomic Young Sires Active A.I. Listing.

THERE IS AN ESTIMATED $6.50 GAIN IN SEMEN VALUE FOR EVERY 1% INCREASE IN SCR, WHEN MATED TO COWS.

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SIRE CONCEPTION RATE HOLSTEIN ACTIVE PROVEN BULLS ≥ +1.0 SCR.

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A 1% IMPROVEMENT IN PREGNANCY RATE IS WORTH

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Diagnostic AND

Lab Services Conveniently test for production, disease and health related traits.

A1/A2 (beta-casein)

• A2 milk is potentially more digestible than milk containing A1 betacasein, which is metabolized differently during digestion.

• Identifies the genotype of the beta-casein protein.

• Test individual whole blood, tissue or milk samples.

Bovine Leukosis (BLV)

• Viral disease transmitted by infected body fluids. Negatively impacts production, longevity, and cull value.

• Test individual cows by milk or blood, or 40 select cows to efficiently determine herd prevalence.

• Screen cows by ELISA then submit samples from BLV-positive cows for PCR testing.

• PCR test can identify infected cows that have become “Super Shedders,” causing the most risk to uninfected herdmates and young stock.

Bovine Neospora

• Protozoan disease associated with dogs, widely implicated in abortion outbreaks.

• Test individuals or groups of aborting and non-aborting cattle to associate Neospora with abortions.

Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD)

• Viral disease transmitted by aerosols. Reduces reproductive performance by decreasing conception and inducing abortion.

• Persistently Infected (PI) calves developed in-utero lead to frequent death, poor performance, ongoing reinfection.

• Test ear notch or serum from calves to identify PI. Test individual or pooled milk from cows to efficiently clear adult herd of PI suspicion.

• Utilize ELISA (antigen) or PCR analyses and strategic pooling to reduce testing costs.

Johne’s

• Bacterial disease transmitted by infected manure. Causes decreased milk production, chronic diarrhea, and death.

• Test cattle, goats and sheep by milk, blood or fecal samples at dry off or in early lactation.

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• Select ELISA (antibody) or PCR (organism) detection. Individual cow or pooled analysis.

• Johne’s management report available for herds enrolled in DHI.

Mastitis

• Reduces milk yield and quality.

• PCR detection effective on DHI or hand-stripped milk samples from treated, fresh or late lactation cows.

• Convenient testing options include: • High SCC samples to focus testing on cows most likely infected.

• Fresh cows to determine effectiveness of dry cow therapy.

• Hospital pen to monitor infection status and verify clearance before reintroduction.

• Bulk tank or groups to provide ongoing surveillance.

• PCR Test Options: • Complete 16 PCR detects 90% of mastitis infections. Detects: Staph aureus, Strep ag., Prototheca, Staph species, Strep dysgalactiae, Strep uberis, Klebsiella pneumoniae & oxytoca, E coli, M bovis, Corynebacterium bovis, Enterococcus faecalis & faecium, Serratia marcescens, Arcanobacterium pyogenes & Peptostreptococcus indolicus, Staph beta-lactamase gene, Mycoplasma species, and Yeast.

• Contagious 4 detects M bovis, Strep ag., Staph aureus, Strep uberis.

• Single Organism detects M bovis or Staph aureus.

Pregnancy

• Detect or confirm pregnancy through pregnancy specific proteins (PAG).

• Test milk or serum from cattle or goats by ELISA as early as 28 days postbreeding.

• Test DHI samples to decrease average DIM by routine identification of open cows.

• Download test results direct to PCDART.

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Diagnostic Test

Sample Type

Turnaround

Price

Diagnostic Test

Sample Type

Turnaround

Price

Complete 16

Milk

2 days

$40.00

Pooled Complete 16

Milk

2 days

$10.00

Mastitis PCR

A1/A2 PCR

Milk, Whole Blood, Tissue

10 days

$12.00

(Min 3/Max 5)

BLV PCR

Whole Blood

10 days

$12.00

Contagious 4

Milk

2 days

$30.00

ELISA

Serum, Milk

5 days

$6.50

Pooled Contagious 4

Milk

2 days

$8.00

Single Mastitis

ELISA

Milk, Serum, Tissue

5 days

$6.50

(Staph aureus OR M bovis)

Milk

2 days

$12.00

PCR

Milk, Tissue, Whole Blood

10 days

$40.00

Pooled Single Mastitis

Milk

2 days

$4.00

Pooled PCR

Tissue, Whole Blood

10 days

Serum, Milk

5 days

$6.50

Pooled PCR

Milk

10 days

ELISA

Serum

1 day

$4.00

ELISA

Milk

1 day

$4.75

BVD

(Min 10/Max 20)

(Min 20/Max 250)

$3.70 $2.50

(Min 3/Max 5)

(Min 3/Max 5)

Neospora

ELISA Pregnancy

Johne’s ELISA

Milk, Serum

5 days

$6.50

PCR

Fecal

10 days

$40.00

Pooled PCR

MUN

Milk

1 day

$1.50

Fecal

10 days

$12.00

SCC/Components

Milk

1 day

$1.50

PCR

Milk

10 days

$50.00

MUN/SCC/Components

Milk

1 day

$3.00

(Min 3/Max 5)

Component Tests

$11 for 2 ELISA tests, $15 for 3 ELISA tests, $5/each for 4+ ELISA tests.

Results • Diagnostic test results available online, email and via text.

• Component, SCC and MUN results reported by email or mail.

$10 submission fee for diagnostic tests.

178,000 NATIONAL DHI SCC AVERAGE FALLS TO 178,000.

• Johne’s Analysis DHI report 420 organizes test results, production, SCC and reproduction data for quick analysis to take management actions. Download results into PCDART. • Download pregnancy test results into PCDART.

Convenient Sample Submission • For convenience, purchase shippers and sampling supplies online at www.mycentralstar.com.

• Submit samples direct to CentralStar laboratories, or submit milk samples through routine DHI testing.

CentralStar Michigan Lab 1163 Comet Lane, Suite 100 Grand Ledge, MI 48837 CentralStar Wisconsin Lab Complex 200 East Kelso Road Kaukauna, WI 54130

Sample Submission form

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ORGANISMS CAN BE DETECTED WITH THE COMPLETE 16 MASTITIS PCR including Staph aureus, Strep agalactiae and Mycoplasma bovis.

45%

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45% OF U.S. DAIRY CATTLE ARE INFECTED WITH BLV. 25

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Ask the Vets

When, Why and How of PCR in Mastitis Control Programs

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he versatility of the Mastitis PCR assay often means there is no cookie-cutter recipe for when, why and how to use it. Even still, many veterinarians incorporate PCR testing into farm-management protocols when they find they need a more convenient, faster, or more sensitive option compared to traditional methods.

Due to test sensitivity, the Mastitis PCR assay has the ability to detect even the smallest amount of DNA from an organism, which gives a broader picture of organisms on a dairy. Dr. Boge said, “While my primary focus is watching for contagious pathogens like M. bovis and Staph aureus, I use PCR to track environmental pathogens over time, which may have an impact on things like calf health.” Additionally, bedding and housing management, as well as parlor procedures are areas that can be evaluated based on environmental pathogens detected by PCR.

United Veterinary Service (UVS), Bear Creek, Wisconsin, has established mastitis management protocols that include a Mastitis PCR assay on several dairy farms. While choosing when, why and how to use PCR instead of culture includes many Results produced by mastitis PCR “PCR is a “hands-off” way to monitor factors for veterinarians, the are sometimes more information UVS team cites PCR’s sensitivity, mastitis pathogens where the producer than most dairy producers and the ability to detect intermittent veterinarians are familiar with, has little or no effort in the process.” shedding of Staph aureus and which is where Ct values come into Dr. Jeremy Boge, Bull Creek Veterinary Service speed as key reasons for when play. “We find the Ct values are very they choose it. helpful in test and cull management decisions,” said the UVS team. “We have established cut-off “Anytime a herd is struggling with milk quality issues, clinical points on each farm that state animals below a designated Ct mastitis or when contagious pathogens are found in the bulk value is an immediate cull, while animals above that threshold tank, the Mastitis PCR assay is a good option,” shared Dr. Eric should be retested. The exact Ct threshold varies by farm Duch, Dr. Cole Anderson and Dr. Valerie Baumgart at UVS. depending on the target species (M Bovis, Staph aureus) and the “Specifically, we like the assays’ ability to detect intermittent farm’s goals.“ shedding of pathogens. Staph aureus can go undetected on culture. We are more likely to find it (Staph aureus) using PCR.” Understanding the advantages of mastitis PCR is important when determining its role in reducing mastitis on dairy Convenience is one of the main reasons Dr. Jeremy Boge, Bull operations. Veterinarians, and producers alike find that the Creek Veterinary Service, Hastings, Michigan, says PCR fits into speed, convenience, and sensitivity of mastitis PCR improves farm protocols. “PCR is a “hands-off way” to monitor mastitis their ability to detect and monitor pathogens that cause pathogens where the producer has little to no effort in the mastitis. Experience shows that better detection methods can process,” said Dr. Boge. “While culture is easy to train on-farm benefit any mastitis control program. Consider the advantages staff to perform, PCR is convenient. If a farm doesn’t have of PCR when trying to improve your mastitis program. employees interested and invested in mastitis, I’ll turn to PCR.” Detecting Mycoplasma bovis quickly is another reason veterinarians turn to PCR. “Compared to traditional myco culture, I appreciate the speed of PCR to identify if that is the pathogen in the herd,” said Dr. Boge. Mycoplasma is an extremely contagious pathogen that affects an entire herd – from milking cows to newborn calves. When this pathogen is detected in a herd, the speed of PCR compared to traditional culture, which can take up to two weeks, is imperative for controlling the spread.

Mastitis PCR FAQs

Mastitis Organisms Explained

Michelle Kaufmann CentralStar Customer Solutions Advisor CentralStar Cooperative

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On Mastitis Detection and Management

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he impact of mastitis can be staggering. With each case of mastitis, dairies can experience economic losses from treatment costs, lower production, increased labor, increased SCC and potentially removing a cow from the herd.

Considering all of this adds up to the tune of $444 per one case of clinical mastitis1 and $100 per subclinical mastitis case1, it’s time to raise the bar on mastitis detection and management.

Obviously, there are many tried and true practices that combined with good management are effective at identifying and managing mastitis. So, what’s next… what are dairies doing to achieve higher levels of mastitis management?

Four dairies share their insights on the benefits of incorporating mastitis polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing into their management program.

Evergreen Dairy Farm, LLC Kris and Carla Wardin, St. Johns, Mich.

550 cows, 29,500M, 74,000 SCC 2020 National Mastitis Council Gold Award 2019 National Mastitis Council Platinum Award

Seven Oaks Dairy, LLC Tony Liebergen, Kaukauna, Wis. 1,100 cows, 29,800M, 125,000 SCC

Why use Mastitis PCR testing?

Evergreen: We had purchased a significant number of animals for a herd expansion and had a substantial increase in our bulk tank SCC. We started with herd testing through our co-op, MMPA, and got our vet clinic involved when we did identify Staph aureus. Once we started monitoring through clinic cultures we had some difficulty collecting samples that were “clean” enough to get a valid culture rather than a contaminated result. When we started DHI testing to monitor individual cow SCC, we learned we could test those samples with PCR. We have continued to use it as a screening tool now that the Staph aureus infection rate is nearly zero.

Seven Oaks: We typically average a 120,000-bulk tank SCC. It had been slowly creeping up and we knew we needed to do something. Around the same time, we were going through an expansion and Dr. Kelly Peters, our herd veterinarian, was getting nervous about all the new cows coming in. He 28

Pagel’s Ponderosa Dairy, LLC Chris Szydel, Kewaunee, Wis. 5,500 cows, 31,500M, 167,000 SCC

Country Aire Farms, LLC Tom Gerrits, Greenleaf, Wis.

3,625 cows, 32,300M, 126,000 SCC 2020 National Mastitis Council Platinum Award

suggested a new cow testing strategy to identify contagious mastitis using PCR. We tried it and had some come back positive for Staph aureus that we removed immediately. Initially we collected our own samples and took them to the lab. Now we rely solely on DHI collected samples. The convenience of CentralStar doing all the work and just giving us the information is extremely valuable.

Pagel’s Ponderosa: We are aggressively tackling Mycoplasma bovis with a zero-tolerance approach. The PCR is hands down a better option than standard Mycoplasma culture because it is significantly faster. Because of our protocol to lockdown a positive pen until individual results are back, we need answers fast. The 48-hour turnaround time on PCR is significantly better than seven days for a Mycoplasma culture.

Country Aire: We are always aiming to create a cleaner herd, keep bulk tank SCC low (goal under 100,000), and weed out non-profitable cows. We see the mastitis PCR as another tool for achieving and maintaining quality milk.

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How do you use test results?

Evergreen: We were cautioned about the sensitivity of the test when we first started using PCR. We got advice on how to interpret results from our herd vet and Dr. Todd Byrem (former CentralStar Director of Research and Development).

He helped us decide which organisms to focus on and how to utilize the Ct values to make management decisions. That was helpful because we had a fairly high prevalence of Staph aureus in the herd and needed to manage it aggressively to eliminate the issue. We now have an extremely low prevalence, so we do not pay much attention to Ct values. If a cow tests positive, it is marked in PCDART and she is monitored closely. While it is not a death sentence on its own, it becomes another ‘check’ against her so if other issues come up, we may be less likely to treat or keep her knowing she has that positive history.

Seven Oaks: Every organism found for every cow gets recorded in BoviSync.

This lets us build a substantial history for each cow so if something happens later with her, we can look back and have an idea of what may have led to the issue. It also helps us determine where mastitis pathogens are coming from. Sometimes it’s seasonal, sometimes it’s bedding management, etc. The data from PCR points us in the right direction.

Pagel’s Ponderosa: Mycoplasma bovis is our top priority in terms of mastitis management. Any positive cow is removed from the herd. The benefit of the PCR finding live or dead organisms means she does not need to be shedding

active organisms to find her. If she is carrying it at all, she is removed. We occasionally find Staph aureus with on-farm culture. When that happens, we send the sample to the lab to verify with PCR. Country Aire: It’s helpful to watch the history of chronic cows and makes it easy to compare their results over time.

We also recheck “good” cows to be sure they are truly positive for contagious mastitis before culling.

How is your vet involved?

Evergreen: The vets help to monitor the bulk tank culture results. When we first had more positive cows, the vet would advise us about options to manage those cows. Now that we have so few positives and an established protocol, the vet has less need to be questioned about the PCR results.

Seven Oaks: Our veterinarian helps to create the list of animals to be tested and sees all the results. He makes treatment recommendations based on those results.

Pagel’s Ponderosa: Dr. Don Niles is our on-farm veterinarian. He is actively involved in all herd health management decisions; mastitis is no different.

Country Aire: Dr. Kelly Peters is the one who suggested the PCR to begin with. All results are sent to him, my son Craig, and I. We work together to make culling and treatment decisions based on results.

When is PCR a good option?

Evergreen: Anytime collection of aseptic

samples for culture is logistically an issue, PCR on DHI samples is a great solution. One hindrance can be the timing of DHI test intervals when dealing with a contagious outbreak. If your protocol is to test all fresh cows at each test, you could have a positive animal shedding for weeks before she is found because of the nature of DHI testing. If there is a major issue, owner-collected samples are a good alternative to use PCR more frequently. If a large number of cows need to be tested, it’s a much more labor efficient process, especially with pooled sample options.

Seven Oaks: PCR is a good option through monthly DHI samples. This is the most convenient way to monitor new infections in the herd and what may be causing them. We all know mastitis can be caused by many different things. PCR helps narrow down where the issue is coming from.

Pagel’s Ponderosa: PCR is a good option for any herd that has high milk quality standards. The PCR is a way to be sure the herd is clean. It provides fast results that allow a producer to make big management decisions.

Country Aire: It’s another tool to manage milk quality. I see PCR on DHI samples as very valuable, especially for a herd size like mine. I get a monthly “picture of the contagious bugs” on my dairy. I fully intend to continue using mastitis PCR long term and would recommend it for any dairy working to improve or maintain their milk quality.

Michelle Kaufmann CentralStar Customer Solutions Advisor

Holland JK, Hadrich JC, Wolf CA, Lombard J. Economics of measuring costs due to mastitis-related milk loss. http://ageconsearch.umn. edu/bitstream/205638/2/AAEA%20Mastitis%20Paper-Final.pdf. Accessed Feb. 6, 2018.

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PCR is a versatile tool for the detection of mastitis pathogens. Compared to traditional culture-based pathogen testing methods, PCR assays are as fast or faster with results available in 48 hours, and can identify multiple pathogens at one time, providing a road map to treatment and management.

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The PCR assay can be performed on DHI preserved milk samples and samples from treated cows. PCR saves time and labor for farms when conducted through routine DHI testing. PCR assays can be used in a variety of ways and management protocols.

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Key Performance Indicators

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ey Performance Indicators (KPI) are important to monitor a herd’s productivity, measure progress, analyze patterns and make adjustments to stay on course with goals; as well as to solve problems and identify opportunities.

The data here is a snapshot of the CentralStar DHI herd. While interesting to see what is achievable, a more valuable approach is to generate KPI comparisons for your dairy using factors such as geography, herd size and breed, before drawing any conclusions.

CentralStar is staffed with professionals who can help make sense of the numbers and help you with your herd’s KPIs, as well as a path to achieving your goals. If you would like help, ask a CentralStar team member.

Combined Fat & Protein (lbs)

Energy Corrected Milk

SCC

26,946 Average

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Fat (lbs)

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Herd Size (cows) 367 Average

3.2 Average

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TOP 10%

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Herd Nor-Bert Farms, Bremen, IN Horsens Homestead Farms, Cecil, WI Perkins Twin Creek Farm Inc., Wolcottville, IN Nathan & Tajia Retzlaff, Shawano, WI Lew-Max LLC, Belding, MI Dan & Tim Liner, Van Dyne, WI Scott & Dawn Seward, Pine River, WI Wilson Family Farm, Carson City, MI Brantmeier Hilrose Dairy, Hilbert, WI Bruce & Bret Long, New London, WI Rosy-Lane Holsteins LLC, Watertown, WI Crandall Farms LLC, Battle Creek, MI Shiloh Dairy, Greenleaf, WI Sugar Creek Dairy, Elkhorn, WI Fischer & Clark Dairy, Hatley, WI Zoromski Family Farms LLC, Custer, WI Spring Breeze Dairy, Bryant, WI Oesch Swisslane, Alto, MI Roger Blaser, Gillett, WI Quantum Dairy LLC, Weyauwega, WI Sun Burst Dairy, Belleville, WI Larry E. Haywood, Hastings, MI Kellercrest Reg Hol Inc., Mount Horeb, WI Ledgerock Dairy LLC, Larsen, WI Whitetail Valley Dairy LLC, Waupaca, WI H & H Dairy, Bannister, MI Fred & Pat Beer, Milford, IN Heimans Holsteins LLC, Auburndale, WI Nor-Bert Farms, Bremen, IN Nathan & Tajia Retzlaff, Shawano, WI Abel Dairy Farms, Fond Du Lac, WI John & Dee Winkelman, Watertown, WI River Crest Dairy LLC, Greenwood, WI Benthem Bros., McBain, MI Choates Belly Acres, Cement City, MI Grass Ridge Farm LLC, Pittsville, WI Country Dairy, New Era, MI Dairy Dreams, Casco, WI Devon & Doreen Zimmerman, Claypool, IN First Farms, Ionia, MI Dan, Julie & Austin Vandertie, Brussels, WI Wayside Dairy, Greenleaf, WI Pine Breeze Dairy LLC, Pine River, WI Ronald & Nancy Felten, St. Cloud, WI Srnka Farms LLC, Algoma, WI Heller Farm Inc., Alma Center, WI Ed Walter Farm Inc., Oshkosh, WI Seidl’s Mtn View Dairy, Luxemburg, WI Nichols Hill Dairy, Krakow, WI JMax, Fremont, MI Egan Bros & Trevor Crain, New London, WI Five Star Dairy, Elk Mound, WI House Farms, Mt. Pleasant, MI Jonas Zimmerman, Wakarusa, IN New-Day Dairy Robert Strack, Athens, WI Harry & Gary Sanborn, Hubbardston, MI Weishaar Family Farm, Westfield, WI Yonkman Dairy, McBain, MI David Dezeeuw, Falmouth, MI Golden Corners Dairy, Oconto Falls, WI Lake Breeze Dairy, Malone, WI Badger Holsteins, Unity, WI Pagels Ponderosa, Kewaunee, WI Darren Rusch, Pound, WI Country Aire Farms, Greenleaf, WI Badger Holsteins, Unity, WI Mike Zagata, Sebewaing, MI Pickart Dairy LLC, Malone, WI

Breed BS HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO XX HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO XX HO HO HO HO HO HO HO XX HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO XX HO HO HO HO HO

Size 32 1,342 485 172 683 267 464 1,058 110 49 1,115 338 2,637 642 1,006 469 3,644 556 618 3,178 581 925 343 432 328 625 1,018 519 97 43 1,841 46 249 2,941 439 576 70 3,379 299 435 42 2,276 2,947 465 470 1,425 307 1,118 385 1,593 975 1,107 361 128 122 676 364 1,659 167 280 3,382 325 6,293 385 3,639 2,514 689 768

Milk 28,847 34,857 31,827 35,118 33,742 33,837 34,028 32,613 33,684 32,739 31,314 33,086 31,391 32,753 32,098 31,460 33,731 33,042 32,108 31,657 31,963 33,616 31,452 31,409 32,026 31,526 31,971 31,673 27,047 31,085 31,761 31,451 30,376 30,929 31,977 31,744 32,945 29,307 29,988 30,610 31,033 29,749 30,884 30,790 31,400 32,448 30,436 32,117 31,064 31,713 29,997 30,180 30,968 28,240 30,712 31,329 30,397 30,462 31,288 30,201 32,187 29,953 27,914 30,055 30,287 29,831 31,112 31,849

Fat 1,687 1,392 1,550 1,387 1,442 1,343 1,377 1,390 1,342 1,337 1,411 1,324 1,394 1,324 1,354 1,373 1,280 1,310 1,338 1,358 1,308 1,246 1,335 1,342 1,301 1,351 1,305 1,291 1,418 1,307 1,299 1,257 1,310 1,297 1,243 1,224 1,177 1,323 1,286 1,283 1,251 1,316 1,270 1,253 1,252 1,171 1,271 1,205 1,243 1,236 1,269 1,276 1,243 1,353 1,218 1,235 1,253 1,262 1,218 1,243 1,184 1,252 1,313 1,259 1,251 1,250 1,228 1,197

F% 5.8 4.0 4.9 3.9 4.3 4.0 4.0 4.3 4.0 4.1 4.5 4.0 4.4 4.0 4.2 4.4 3.8 4.0 4.2 4.3 4.1 3.7 4.2 4.3 4.1 4.3 4.1 4.1 5.2 4.2 4.1 4.0 4.3 4.2 3.9 3.9 3.6 4.5 4.3 4.2 4.0 4.4 4.1 4.1 4.0 3.6 4.2 3.8 4.0 3.9 4.2 4.2 4.0 4.8 4.0 3.9 4.1 4.1 3.9 4.1 3.7 4.2 4.7 4.2 4.1 4.2 3.9 3.8

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1,106 1,134 962 1,088 1,039 1,147 1,063 1,100 1,031 1,078 1,001 1,047 996 1,050 1,024 1,019 1,075 1,048 1,025 1,001 1,041 1,069 1,010 985 1,010 940 987 1,019 1,001 1,004 981 1,049 1,001 967 993 1,032 1,057 947 975 944 977 921 950 982 955 1,047 961 1,000 979 954 970 947 965 893 1,006 941 947 927 964 967 980 960 941 939 940 959 939 953

P% 3.8 3.3 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.4 3.1 3.4 3.1 3.3 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.3 3.2 3.2 3.1 3.2 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.7 3.2 3.1 3.3 3.3 3.1 3.1 3.3 3.2 3.2 3.3 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.0 3.2 3.2 3.1 3.2 3.0 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.0 3.2 3.4 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.0 3.0

CFP 7.7 6.9 6.9 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.7 6.8 6.5 6.6 6.6 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.6 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.4 6.3 6.4 6.4 6.3 6.3 6.3 6.3 6.6 6.3 6.2 6.3 6.3 6.2 6.1 6.2 6.1 6.2 6.2 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.0 6.1 6.1 6.0 6.1 6.0 6.1 6.1 6.0 6.2 6.1 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.1 5.9 6.1 6.2 6.0 6.0 6.1 5.9 5.9

ECM 39,741 38,100 37,839 37,768 37,656 37,231 37,091 37,080 36,281 36,267 36,170 35,974 35,937 35,889 35,864 35,863 35,830 35,786 35,668 35,596 35,354 35,306 35,300 35,185 35,047 34,995 34,905 34,871 34,865 34,771 34,713 34,587 34,555 34,307 34,150 34,126 34,101 33,961 33,919 33,846 33,822 33,816 33,813 33,807 33,787 33,785 33,764 33,757 33,744 33,674 33,663 33,638 33,606 33,587 33,512 33,436 33,411 33,396 33,379 33,370 33,355 33,352 33,330 33,315 33,295 33,279 33,260 33,206

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ECM To improve decision-making, energy-corrected milk was developed to put all cows on an equal basis for comparative purposes. ECM determines the amount of energy in the milk based upon milk, fat and protein. Fat is adjusted to 3.5% and protein 3.2%.

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Herd Harold Dodde, Falmouth, MI Jordan Prairie Holsteins, Brodhead, WI Hillebrand Farms, Cornell, WI Curt Kohls, Gillett, WI Larry & Jennifer Meyer, Chilton, WI Ryan Litwiller, Middleton, MI Newell Farms, Trufant, MI Cary Dairy Farm, Battle Creek, MI Wilnore Holsteins, Milton, WI Breezy Hill Farms LLC, Weyauwega, WI Curry Farms No.3, Tawas City, MI Dale Brinks, McBain, MI Spartan Farm, Sparta, MI Todd Mark, Elmwood, WI Brickstead Dairy LLC, Greenleaf, WI Mark Anderson, Waupaca, WI Jim & Matt Wautier, Brussels, WI Tony Rosbrugh, West Branch, MI Rick & Connie Schuessler, Antigo, WI Pasch MBM, Weidman, MI Joseph & Susan Rieden, Mount Calvary, WI Burke Larsen, Scottville, MI Nobis Dairy Farms, St Johns, MI Jerangle Dairy, Wakarusa, IN Badger Holsteins, Unity, WI Voight Acres, Shiocton, WI Gross Farm Inc., Weidman, MI Cody Kluth, Clintonville, WI Allen Martin, Goshen, IN Galen Schalk, Hillman, MI Carson Acres LLC, Hesperia, MI Dick Van Rijn, Deford, MI Charles & Christopher Weber, Elmwood, WI Dale Bogart, Kewaunee, WI Stuart Farms, Lowell, MI Brightside Dairy LLC, Greenleaf, WI Mark & Becky Iciek, Gladwin, MI Many Blessings Dairy Inc., McBain, MI Rusk-Rose Holsteins, Ladysmith, WI Foxland Farms LLC, Greenleaf, WI Preston Farms, QuIncy, MI David & Susan Granskog, Stephenson, MI Jay & Amy Krahn, Brillion, WI Jim & Greg Rickert, Eldorado, WI Sparks Quaker Acres, Fremont, MI Granitehill Dairy, Mosinee, WI Buning Dairy LLC, Falmouth, MI Norm & Derrick Hammond, Dowling, MI Joe Ensz, Middleton, MI United Pride Dairy LLC, Phillips, WI Tubergen Dairy Farm LLC, Ionia, MI Gold Star Farms LLC, New Holstein, WI Marvin Martin, Carson City, MI Jack & Tom Jeppesen, Stanton, MI Randy & Chris Holewinski, Seymour, WI Jim Oudman, McBain, MI Lyle & Carla Weaver, Goshen, IN Schuh View Dairy LLC, Kaukauna, WI Rem-Jem Dairy LLC, Unity, WI Rolling Hills Dairy LLC, Luxemburg, WI James & Brad Ritter, Byron, MI El-Na Farms LLC, Algoma, WI Hopeless Dairy Inc., Sheldon, WI Craig Hedrich, Brillion, WI Oesch Swisslane, Alto, MI Riemer-Sawall, Clintonville, WI Ken Meekhof, Cadillac, MI Larry & Luella Zimmerman, Elkhart, IN

Breed

HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO XX HO XX HO HO XX HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO XX HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO

Size 245 211 63 382 116 280 453 1,126 102 525 214 214 261 130 959 202 57 745 450 337 814 671 1,068 201 305 296 135 315 454 231 148 727 177 1,880 414 768 825 1,874 477 117 945 229 189 1,102 478 414 673 519 463 2,176 1,464 556 68 268 79 476 137 1,374 561 1,809 218 1,783 407 312 1,842 213 174 243

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Milk 29,472 31,700 29,800 29,857 29,667 31,575 32,343 31,666 30,594 30,518 30,055 30,032 29,057 30,654 30,706 30,857 29,704 31,336 30,530 31,640 31,314 28,782 30,977 30,481 29,296 30,641 30,974 29,688 30,308 30,235 29,487 30,065 27,735 28,532 29,476 31,974 30,730 30,912 30,336 31,391 28,946 30,553 29,182 29,601 29,015 28,142 30,668 31,501 30,606 29,288 30,561 29,537 29,217 29,488 29,768 28,826 28,136 27,296 30,079 28,705 28,915 30,100 29,182 28,537 27,819 27,629 29,218 29,959

Fat 1,234 1,165 1,230 1,241 1,246 1,181 1,138 1,177 1,194 1,184 1,229 1,211 1,278 1,177 1,194 1,195 1,227 1,161 1,178 1,147 1,144 1,276 1,190 1,171 1,223 1,186 1,194 1,193 1,181 1,164 1,186 1,162 1,234 1,220 1,193 1,089 1,125 1,121 1,162 1,123 1,188 1,155 1,215 1,182 1,191 1,219 1,121 1,104 1,120 1,152 1,135 1,167 1,166 1,151 1,164 1,183 1,193 1,252 1,152 1,179 1,179 1,136 1,170 1,194 1,204 1,189 1,152 1,118

F% 4.2 3.7 4.1 4.2 4.2 3.7 3.5 3.7 3.9 3.9 4.1 4.0 4.4 3.8 3.9 3.9 4.1 3.7 3.9 3.6 3.7 4.4 3.8 3.8 4.2 3.9 3.9 4.0 3.9 3.8 4.0 3.9 4.4 4.3 4.0 3.4 3.7 3.6 3.8 3.6 4.1 3.8 4.2 4.0 4.1 4.3 3.7 3.5 3.7 3.9 3.7 4.0 4.0 3.9 3.9 4.1 4.2 4.6 3.8 4.1 4.1 3.8 4.0 4.2 4.3 4.3 3.9 3.7

Prot.

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P% 3.3 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.2 3.2 3.1 3.2 3.0 3.2 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.2 3.0 3.0 3.2 3.2 3.0 2.9 3.2 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.3 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.2 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.3 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.0 3.1 3.3 3.1 3.0 3.2 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.1 3.1

CFP 6.0 5.9 6.0 6.0 6.0 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.8 5.9 5.8 5.9 5.8 5.8 5.9 5.8 5.9 5.9 5.8 5.8 5.9 5.8 5.9 5.9 5.8 5.9 5.8 5.8 5.7 5.8 5.7 5.7 5.7 5.8 5.7 5.7 5.7 5.8 5.8 5.7 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.7 5.7 5.7 5.7 5.7 5.7 5.8 5.8 5.6 5.7 5.7 5.6 5.7 5.7 5.7 5.8 5.7 5.6

ECM 33,053 33,026 33,017 32,979 32,944 32,909 32,894 32,887 32,841 32,840 32,835 32,832 32,822 32,817 32,794 32,726 32,725 32,679 32,644 32,643 32,636 32,622 32,609 32,560 32,555 32,523 32,522 32,501 32,419 32,412 32,284 32,139 32,111 32,090 32,072 32,070 32,069 32,069 32,044 32,029 32,018 32,017 32,016 31,933 31,896 31,889 31,889 31,842 31,841 31,824 31,806 31,802 31,783 31,770 31,739 31,692 31,673 31,642 31,609 31,608 31,578 31,561 31,556 31,549 31,520 31,447 31,442 31,427

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Herd Ken Zuiderveen, Falmouth, MI Mike Bosscher, McBain, MI Jeff & Alisha Bigler, Lakeview, MI Jeremy Seiler, Carson City, MI Brand Dairy Farm, Waterloo, IN Jeff Brenner, Hopkins, MI Bob Van Daalwyk, Hilbert, WI Bauduin's Grandview Dairy LLC, Casco, WI Charles Maurer, Chilton, WI Pebble Knolls Dairy, Brandon, WI Sperry Dairy Farm LLC, Coldwater, MI Badger Holsteins, Unity, WI Bruce Martin, Whittemore, MI MSU Dairy Dept, Lansing, MI Lavern Martin, Conrath, WI Lucky 7 Dairy, McBain, MI Robert Getzloff, Wilson, MI Andy Kortman, McBain, MI Norris Dairy Farm Inc., Hesperia, MI Second Look Holsteins LLC, Eden, WI Eric Schoenfuss, Edgar, WI Vande Hei Dairy Farms, De Pere, WI Cole Riverview Farms, Bancroft, MI River-Bridge LLC, Brillion, WI W-R-L Daniels Farm, Whittemore, MI Robert Lee, Marion, MI Dave & Jacki Meinert, Saint Cloud, WI Cross Farms, Oshkosh, WI Auburnvale Swiss, Fremont, WI Herrema Dairy, Fair Oaks, IN Bob Baker, Hastings, MI Bill, Clarice,Tony & Jacob Brey, Sturgeon Bay, WI Emerald-Acres, De Pere, WI Troy & Sara Blazek, Oconto Falls, WI Brad & Laura Friesen, Barron, WI Golden Sun Dairy LLC, Shiocton, WI Jeff-Kate Hendrickson, Belleville, WI Schmidtknecht Farms LLP, Mondovi, WI Kevin & Lisa Collins, Greenleaf, WI Sugar Creek LLC, New London, WI Todd Augustian, Kewaunee, WI Ron Folkema, Fremont, MI Mark & Mary Ryan, Fond Du Lac, WI Maly Farms, Bryant, WI Floyd & Calvin Brandt, Bryant, WI Ron & Nicole Wussow, Cecil, WI Ron Brinks, McBain, MI Twinkle-Hill Brown Swiss, Watertown, WI Montecassino Dairy, Milladore, WI James Johnson, Colby, WI Stutzman Family Farms LLC, Conrath, WI United Vision Dairy LLC, Mishicot, WI Hockerman Bros, Westfield, WI Duane, Jeanne & Dave Meier, Monticello, WI River Ridge Dairy, Coopersville, MI DMS Dairy LLC, Wakarusa, IN Earl & Jeff Horning, Manchester, MI Stephen Burkholder, Orleans, MI David & Jane Pescinski, Colby, WI Silvershea Holsteins LLC, Omro, WI Todd Martin, Claypool, IN Kinnard Farms Inc., Casco, WI Rich Byma, Grant, MI Petro Farms, Gobles, MI Keith Wood, Kingston, MI Bob & Nancy Johnson, Baldwin, WI Tom Rahmlow, Mishicot, WI Bill & Bob Gruppen, Zeeland, MI

Breed

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Size 379 178 93 389 407 699 186 690 116 788 169 28 102 288 181 1,817 445 242 668 1,227 38 404 379 268 679 112 66 1,671 189 4,891 102 726 559 198 219 213 136 827 1,440 1,453 1,105 1,029 92 527 86 50 250 110 290 465 367 1,137 815 69 1,928 337 443 115 57 186 437 8,491 1,220 1,011 133 335 1,273 184

Milk 30,124 28,893 29,696 30,569 28,943 28,470 29,277 29,239 28,686 28,798 28,869 26,844 28,218 29,248 28,431 30,005 28,937 27,978 29,053 28,558 29,305 29,660 30,418 29,093 28,955 27,301 27,972 29,106 28,462 29,131 28,725 30,648 27,247 28,530 28,364 27,415 29,426 28,830 28,614 28,419 28,902 28,683 28,169 28,801 28,068 29,053 27,244 25,947 28,048 29,172 29,647 29,109 29,496 27,474 27,796 26,653 28,254 28,356 27,826 29,145 29,350 29,409 27,825 29,571 27,165 27,342 27,722 29,153

Fat 1,114 1,159 1,132 1,102 1,153 1,191 1,132 1,155 1,152 1,133 1,153 1,204 1,168 1,120 1,156 1,105 1,160 1,184 1,133 1,142 1,114 1,111 1,081 1,112 1,125 1,179 1,160 1,110 1,144 1,116 1,149 1,064 1,174 1,112 1,127 1,155 1,089 1,120 1,116 1,144 1,094 1,119 1,115 1,129 1,156 1,101 1,153 1,154 1,105 1,091 1,072 1,112 1,076 1,132 1,142 1,156 1,117 1,116 1,132 1,096 1,071 1,061 1,128 1,059 1,130 1,130 1,111 1,068

F% 3.7 4.0 3.8 3.6 4.0 4.2 3.9 4.0 4.0 3.9 4.0 4.5 4.1 3.8 4.1 3.7 4.0 4.2 3.9 4.0 3.8 3.7 3.6 3.8 3.9 4.3 4.1 3.8 4.0 3.8 4.0 3.5 4.3 3.9 4.0 4.2 3.7 3.9 3.9 4.0 3.8 3.9 4.0 3.9 4.1 3.8 4.2 4.4 3.9 3.7 3.6 3.8 3.6 4.1 4.1 4.3 4.0 3.9 4.1 3.8 3.6 3.6 4.1 3.6 4.2 4.1 4.0 3.7

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P% 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.2 3.2 3.1 3.3 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.3 3.2 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.3 3.3 3.2 3.3 3.2 3.1 3.2 3.0 3.2 3.1 3.3 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.6 3.3 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.3 3.1 3.3 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.3 3.2 3.2 3.1

CFP 5.6 5.7 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.7 5.6 5.7 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.5 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.5 5.5 5.6 5.6 5.7 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.5 5.5 5.7 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.6 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.6 5.5 5.4 5.4 5.4 5.6 5.5 5.6 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.4 5.4 5.4 5.5 5.4 5.6 5.5 5.5 5.4

ECM 31,422 31,396 31,362 31,351 31,327 31,297 31,271 31,258 31,253 31,204 31,203 31,194 31,184 31,167 31,160 31,159 31,109 31,107 31,104 31,097 31,093 31,055 31,045 31,036 31,029 31,019 31,008 30,976 30,969 30,962 30,936 30,931 30,929 30,890 30,846 30,838 30,824 30,809 30,725 30,710 30,687 30,679 30,666 30,663 30,636 30,613 30,610 30,597 30,596 30,591 30,577 30,559 30,510 30,505 30,503 30,494 30,490 30,487 30,475 30,433 30,421 30,418 30,392 30,384 30,371 30,329 30,322 30,310

MAS Mastitis resistance is a measure of how resistant a bull’s daughters are to developing mastitis. Expressed as a percent compared to breed average, a higher number is better.

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Herd Health Profit Dollars places a strong emphasis on health traits, particularly mastitis resistance.

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Herd Floyd & Calvin Brandt, Bryant, WI Chuck & Judy Kehl, Lena, WI Loehr Dairy LLC, Mount Calvary, WI Claytop Holsteins, Howard City, MI Kris Wardin, St Johns, MI Hardscrabble Farms, Jim Falls, WI Mike Bosscher, McBain, MI Roth Farms, Lowell, MI Walnutdale Farms, Wayland, MI Tracy Lacrosse & Dale Uecker, Forestville, WI Valley Gem Farms Inc., Cumberland, WI Stakenas Farms Inc., Freesoil, MI Neil Christianson, Shiocton, WI Neal Burken, Galesville, WI Duane & Joan Lisowe, Chilton, WI Tim Greer, West Branch, MI Eric Clemens, West Branch, MI Dave & Rick Tacoma, Falmouth, MI Kohn Dairy LLC, Cecil, WI Jeff Jauquet, Luxemburg, WI Lavern Meissner, Chili, WI Greg Illig & Sons, West Branch, MI Loehr Dairy LLC, Mount Calvary, WI Dutch Meadows LLC, Zeeland, MI Bill Deruiter, Marion, MI Greenleaf Ledge Dairy, Greenleaf, WI James Reid, Jeddo, MI Wirth Farms, Evart, MI Olsons Best Dairy LLC, Shiocton, WI Dave Klamer, Conklin, MI Michael Heckaman, Argos, IN Ephraim & Esther Martin, Sheridan, MI Eric Frahm, Frankenmuth, MI Vil-Edge Farms, Fond Du Lac, WI Skyvue Farm, Sheldon, WI William Fabry, Oconto Falls, WI Hardy Spring Lake Farms, Stanton, MI Neighborhood Dairy, Kaukauna, WI Kohlman Dairy LLC, Chilton, WI Duane & Joan Lisowe, Chilton, WI Steve Denning, Jonesville, MI Roth Farms, Lowell, MI Loren Hanson, Elk Mound, WI Rick & Jim Surbrook, Rives Junction, MI Homestead Dairy, Plymouth, IN Stencil Farms, Denmark, WI

Breed

XX HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO XX HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO XX XX HO XX HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO

Size 42 188 520 266 613 159 50 45 1,794 86 31 600 201 461 137 562 171 394 271 79 292 431 35 192 399 642 258 1,522 250 59 642 126 104 80 83 145 208 1,101 475 103 445 306 332 83 5,936 1,598

Milk 26,569 27,508 28,419 27,320 29,324 27,587 27,186 28,478 28,128 27,198 26,485 25,833 27,786 28,475 26,580 28,402 29,142 28,818 27,453 27,639 26,537 27,564 27,236 27,609 28,749 28,321 27,526 28,546 28,400 27,035 28,284 27,798 28,176 27,667 27,686 28,408 27,356 27,358 28,239 26,134 28,608 27,753 26,982 27,827 27,332 27,195

Enhancing producer profitability through integrated services.

Fat 1,183 1,138 1,090 1,131 1,070 1,094 1,127 1,078 1,085 1,129 1,139 1,176 1,097 1,094 1,142 1,096 1,054 1,056 1,118 1,077 1,130 1,108 1,102 1,090 1,080 1,067 1,084 1,068 1,092 1,101 1,082 1,092 1,067 1,093 1,076 1,053 1,089 1,101 1,081 1,128 1,053 1,075 1,115 1,067 1,078 1,098

F% 4.5 4.1 3.8 4.1 3.6 4.0 4.1 3.8 3.9 4.2 4.3 4.6 3.9 3.8 4.3 3.9 3.6 3.7 4.1 3.9 4.3 4.0 4.0 3.9 3.8 3.8 3.9 3.7 3.8 4.1 3.8 3.9 3.8 4.0 3.9 3.7 4.0 4.0 3.8 4.3 3.7 3.9 4.1 3.8 3.9 4.0

Prot.

820 851 891 863 877 908 869 895 897 857 868 828 878 853 852 851 890 900 853 908 865 856 880 884 852 887 892 874 838 881 858 860 884 857 878 883 867 846 840 850 871 869 829 868 870 838

P% 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.0 3.3 3.2 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.3 3.2 3.2 3.0 3.2 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.3 3.3 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.0 3.3 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.0 3.3 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.1

CFP 5.5 5.4 5.4 5.5 5.3 5.5 5.5 5.4 5.4 5.4 5.5 5.5 5.4 5.3 5.5 5.3 5.3 5.4 5.4 5.4 5.5 5.4 5.4 5.4 5.3 5.4 5.4 5.3 5.3 5.4 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.4 5.3 5.4 5.3 5.3 5.4 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3

ECM 30,281 30,242 30,225 30,182 30,155 30,134 30,132 30,119 30,111 30,070 30,051 30,011 30,009 30,004 29,998 29,991 29,987 29,984 29,981 29,931 29,928 29,910 29,909 29,906 29,905 29,864 29,863 29,851 29,839 29,838 29,824 29,810 29,794 29,758 29,704 29,681 29,681 29,676 29,659 29,656 29,654 29,644 29,604 29,557 29,553 29,523

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25 - 74 Cows 1 * Nor-Bert Farms, Bremen, IN 2 Bruce & Bret Long, New London, WI 3 * Nathan & Tajia Retzlaff, Shawano, WI 4 John & Dee Winkelman, Watertown, WI 5 * Country Dairy, New Era, MI 6 Dan, Julie & Austin Vandertie, Brussels, WI 7 Hillebrand Farms, Cornell, WI 8 Jim & Matt Wautier, Brussels, WI 9 Marvin Martin, Carson City, MI 10 * Badger Holsteins, Unity, WI 11 Eric Schoenfuss, Edgar, WI 12 Dave & Jacki Meinert, Saint Cloud, WI 13 * Ron & Nicole Wussow, Cecil, WI 14 Duane, Jeanne & Dave Meier, Monticello, WI 15 David & Jane Pescinski, Colby, WI 16 * Floyd & Calvin Brandt, Bryant, WI 17 Mike Bosscher, McBain, MI 18 Roth Farms, Lowell, MI 19 Valley Gem Farms Inc., Cumberland, WI 20 Loehr Dairy LLC, Mount Calvary, WI 21 Dave Klamer, Conklin, MI 22 Bosside Holsteins, Colby, WI 23 Daryl & Pam Nunes, Deerfield, WI 24 Milk Source Genetics LLC, Kaukauna, WI 25 Steve Landis, Goshen, IN

BS HO XX HO HO HO HO HO HO XX HO HO HO HO HO XX HO HO XX XX HO HO HO HO HO

32 49 43 46 70 42 63 57 68 28 38 66 50 69 57 42 50 45 31 35 59 47 26 50 37

28,847 32,739 31,085 31,451 32,945 31,033 29,800 29,704 29,217 26,844 29,305 27,972 29,053 27,474 27,826 26,569 27,186 28,478 26,485 27,236 27,035 25,794 25,099 25,224 25,989

1,687 1,337 1,307 1,257 1,177 1,251 1,230 1,227 1,166 1,204 1,114 1,160 1,101 1,132 1,132 1,183 1,127 1,078 1,139 1,102 1,101 1,111 1,131 1,117 1,085

5.8 4.1 4.2 4.0 3.6 4.0 4.1 4.1 4.0 4.5 3.8 4.1 3.8 4.1 4.1 4.5 4.1 3.8 4.3 4.0 4.1 4.3 4.5 4.4 4.2

1,106 1,078 1,004 1,049 1,057 977 960 931 932 892 926 894 896 897 878 820 869 895 868 880 881 845 806 822 835

3.8 3.3 3.2 3.3 3.2 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.2 3.2 3.1 3.3 3.2 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.3 3.2 3.3 3.3 3.2 3.3 3.2

7.7 6.6 6.3 6.3 6.1 6.1 6.0 5.9 5.7 5.7 5.6 5.6 5.5 5.6 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.4 5.5 5.4 5.4 5.4 5.3 5.3 5.3

39,741 36,267 34,771 34,587 34,101 33,822 33,017 32,725 31,783 31,194 31,093 31,008 30,613 30,505 30,475 30,281 30,132 30,119 30,051 29,909 29,838 29,286 29,020 29,002 28,937

75 - 149 Cows 1 Brantmeier Hilrose Dairy, Hilbert, WI 2 * Nor-Bert Farms, Bremen, IN 3 Jonas Zimmerman, Wakarusa, IN 4 New-Day Dairy Robert Strack, Athens, WI 5 * Larry & Jennifer Meyer, Chilton, WI 6 * Wilnore Holsteins, Milton, WI 7 * Todd Mark, Elmwood, WI 8 Gross Farm Inc., Weidman, MI 9 * Carson Acres LLC, Hesperia, MI 10 * Foxland Farms LLC, Greenleaf, WI 11 Randy & Chris Holewinski, Seymour, WI 12 Lyle & Carla Weaver, Goshen, IN 13 Jeff & Alisha Bigler, Lakeview, MI 14 Charles Maurer, Chilton, WI 15 Bruce Martin, Whittemore, MI 16 Robert Lee, Marion, MI 17 * Bob Baker, Hastings, MI 18 Jeff & Kate Hendrickson, Belleville, WI 19 Mark & Mary Ryan, Fond Du Lac, WI 20 * Floyd & Calvin Brandt, Bryant, WI 21 Twinkle-Hill Brown Swiss, Watertown, WI 22 Stephen Burkholder, Orleans, MI 23 * Keith Wood, Kingston, MI 24 Tracy Lacrosse & Dale Uecker, Forestville, WI 25 Duane & Joan Lisowe, Chilton, WI

HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO XX HO HO HO HO HO BS HO HO HO HO

110 97 128 122 116 102 130 135 148 117 79 137 93 116 102 112 102 136 92 86 110 115 133 86 137

33,684 27,047 28,240 30,712 29,667 30,594 30,654 30,974 29,487 31,391 29,768 28,136 29,696 28,686 28,218 27,301 28,725 29,426 28,169 28,068 25,947 28,356 27,165 27,198 26,580

1,342 1,418 1,353 1,218 1,246 1,194 1,177 1,194 1,186 1,123 1,164 1,193 1,132 1,152 1,168 1,179 1,149 1,089 1,115 1,156 1,154 1,116 1,130 1,129 1,142

4.0 5.2 4.8 4.0 4.2 3.9 3.8 3.9 4.0 3.6 3.9 4.2 3.8 4.0 4.1 4.3 4.0 3.7 4.0 4.1 4.4 3.9 4.2 4.2 4.3

1,031 1,001 893 1,006 929 964 987 906 952 944 906 918 914 909 893 892 871 928 917 848 937 884 896 857 852

3.1 3.7 3.2 3.3 3.1 3.2 3.2 2.9 3.2 3.0 3.0 3.3 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.3 3.0 3.2 3.3 3.0 3.6 3.1 3.3 3.2 3.2

6.5 6.6 6.2 6.1 6.0 5.9 5.9 5.8 5.9 5.7 5.7 5.8 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.7 5.5 5.5 5.6 5.5 5.7 5.5 5.6 5.4 5.5

36,281 34,865 33,587 33,512 32,944 32,841 32,817 32,522 32,284 32,029 31,739 31,673 31,362 31,253 31,184 31,019 30,936 30,824 30,666 30,636 30,597 30,487 30,371 30,070 29,998

150 - 299 Cows 1 * Nathan & Tajia Retzlaff, Shawano, WI 2 Dan & Tim Liner, Van Dyne, WI 3 River Crest Dairy LLC, Greenwood, WI 4 Devon & Doreen Zimmerman, Claypool, IN 5 David De Zeeuw, Falmouth, MI 6 Golden Corners Dairy, Oconto Falls, WI 7 Harold Dodde, Falmouth, MI 8 * Jordan Prairie Holsteins, Brodhead, WI 9 * Ryan Litwiller, Middleton, MI 10 * Curry Farms No.3, Tawas City, MI 11 Dale Brinks, McBain, MI 12 * Spartan Farm, Sparta, MI 13 Mark Anderson, Waupaca, WI 14 Jerangle Dairy, Wakarusa, IN 15 * Voight Acres, Shiocton, WI

HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO XX HO HO

172 267 249 299 167 280 245 211 280 214 214 261 202 201 296

35,118 33,837 30,376 29,988 31,288 30,201 29,472 31,700 31,575 30,055 30,032 29,057 30,857 30,481 30,641

1,387 1,343 1,310 1,286 1,218 1,243 1,234 1,165 1,181 1,229 1,211 1,278 1,195 1,171 1,186

3.9 4.0 4.3 4.3 3.9 4.1 4.2 3.7 3.7 4.1 4.0 4.4 3.9 3.8 3.9

1,088 1,147 1,001 975 964 967 972 990 953 927 958 885 936 971 934

3.1 3.4 3.3 3.3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.0 3.0 3.2 3.0

6.8 6.8 6.3 6.2 6.0 6.1 6.0 5.9 5.8 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.8 5.9 5.8

37,768 37,231 34,555 33,919 33,379 33,370 33,053 33,026 32,909 32,835 32,832 32,822 32,726 32,560 32,523

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Herd Galen Schalk, Hillman, MI Charles & Christopher Weber, Elmwood, WI David & Susan Granskog, Stephenson, MI Jay & Amy Krahn, Brillion, WI Jack & Tom Jeppesen, Stanton, MI James & Brad Ritter, Byron, MI Riemer-Sawall, Clintonville, WI Ken Meekhof, Cadillac, MI Larry & Luella Zimmerman, Elkhart, IN Mike Bosscher, McBain, MI

Breed HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO

Size 231 177 229 189 268 218 213 174 243 178

Milk 30,235 27,735 30,553 29,182 29,488 28,915 27,629 29,218 29,959 28,893

Fat 1,164 1,234 1,155 1,215 1,151 1,179 1,189 1,152 1,118 1,159

F% 3.8 4.4 3.8 4.2 3.9 4.1 4.3 3.9 3.7 4.0

Prot.

974 923 924 881 944 896 917 911 935 907

P% 3.2 3.3 3.0 3.0 3.2 3.1 3.3 3.1 3.1 3.1

CFP 5.9 5.9 5.7 5.7 5.7 5.7 5.8 5.7 5.6 5.7

ECM 32,412 32,111 32,017 32,016 31,770 31,578 31,447 31,442 31,427 31,396

300 - 499 Cows 1 * Perkins Twin Creek Farm Inc., Wolcottville, IN 2 * Scott & Dawn Seward, Pine River, WI 3 * Crandall Farms LLC, Battle Creek, MI 4 * Zoromski Family Farms LLC, Custer, WI 5 * Kellercrest Reg Hol Inc., Mount Horeb, WI 6 * Ledgerock Dairy LLC, Larsen, WI 7 * Whitetail Valley Dairy LLC, Waupaca, WI 8 * Choates Belly Acres, Cement City, MI 9 * First Farms, Ionia, MI 10 * Ronald & Nancy Felten, St. Cloud, WI 11 Srnka Farms LLC, Algoma, WI 12 * Ed Walter Farm Inc., Oshkosh, WI 13 * Nichols Hill Dairy, Krakow, WI 14 * House Farms, Mt. Pleasant, MI 15 * Weishaar Family Farm, Westfield, WI 16 * Badger Holsteins, Unity, WI 17 Darren Rusch, Pound, WI 18 * Curt Kohls, Gillett, WI 19 * Newell Farms, Trufant, MI 20 * Rick & Connie Schuessler, Antigo, WI 21 * Pasch MBM, Weidman, MI 22 * Badger Holsteins, Unity, WI 23 Cody Kluth, Clintonville, WI 24 * Allen Martin, Goshen, IN 25 Stuart Farms, Lowell, MI

HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO

485 464 338 469 343 432 328 439 435 465 470 307 385 361 364 325 385 382 453 450 337 305 315 454 414

31,827 34,028 33,086 31,460 31,452 31,409 32,026 31,977 30,610 30,790 31,400 30,436 31,064 30,968 30,397 29,953 30,055 29,857 32,343 30,530 31,640 29,296 29,688 30,308 29,476

1,550 1,377 1,324 1,373 1,335 1,342 1,301 1,243 1,283 1,253 1,252 1,271 1,243 1,243 1,253 1,252 1,259 1,241 1,138 1,178 1,147 1,223 1,193 1,181 1,193

4.9 4.0 4.0 4.4 4.2 4.3 4.1 3.9 4.2 4.1 4.0 4.2 4.0 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.2 4.2 3.5 3.9 3.6 4.2 4.0 3.9 4.0

962 1,063 1,047 1,019 1,010 985 1,010 993 944 982 955 961 979 965 947 960 939 934 991 968 973 933 960 943 913

3.0 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.0 3.2 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.1 3.1

6.9 6.7 6.5 6.6 6.4 6.4 6.3 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.0 6.1 6.1 6.0 6.0 6.1 6.0 6.0 5.8 5.9 5.8 5.9 5.9 5.8 5.8

37,839 37,091 35,974 35,863 35,300 35,185 35,047 34,150 33,846 33,807 33,787 33,764 33,744 33,606 33,411 33,352 33,315 32,979 32,894 32,644 32,643 32,555 32,501 32,419 32,072

500 - 999 Cows 1 * Lew-Max LLC, Belding, MI 2 * Sugar Creek Dairy, Elkhorn, WI 3 * Oesch Swisslane, Alto, MI 4 * Roger Blaser, Gillett, WI 5 * Sun Burst Dairy, Belleville, WI 6 * Larry E. Haywood, Hastings, MI 7 * H & H Dairy, Bannister, MI 8 * Heimans Holsteins LLC, Marshfield, WI 9 * Grass Ridge Farm LLC, Pittsville, WI 10 * Egan Bros & Trevor Crain, New London, WI 11 * Harry & Gary Sanborn, Hubbardston, MI 12 * Mike Zagata, Sebewaing, MI 13 * Pickart Dairy LLC, Malone, WI 14 * Breezy Hill Farms LLC, Weyauwega, WI 15 * Brickstead Dairy LLC, Greenleaf, WI 16 * Tony Rosbrugh, West Branch, MI 17 * Joseph & Susan Rieden, Mount Calvary, WI 18 Burke Larsen, Scottville, MI 19 * Dick Van Rijn, Deford, MI 20 * Brightside Dairy LLC, Greenleaf, WI 21 * Mark & Becky Iciek, Gladwin, MI 22 * Preston Farms, Quincy, MI 23 * Buning Dairy LLC, Falmouth, MI 24 * Norm & Derrick Hammond, Dowling, MI 25 * Gold Star Farms LLC, New Holstein, WI

HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO XX XX HO XX HO HO HO HO HO HO

683 642 556 618 581 925 625 519 576 975 676 689 768 525 959 745 814 671 727 768 825 945 673 519 556

33,742 32,753 33,042 32,108 31,963 33,616 31,526 31,673 31,744 29,997 31,329 31,112 31,849 30,518 30,706 31,336 31,314 28,782 30,065 31,974 30,730 28,946 30,668 31,501 29,537

1,442 1,324 1,310 1,338 1,308 1,246 1,351 1,291 1,224 1,269 1,235 1,228 1,197 1,184 1,194 1,161 1,144 1,276 1,162 1,089 1,125 1,188 1,121 1,104 1,167

4.3 4.0 4.0 4.2 4.1 3.7 4.3 4.1 3.9 4.2 3.9 3.9 3.8 3.9 3.9 3.7 3.7 4.4 3.9 3.4 3.7 4.1 3.7 3.5 4.0

1,039 1,050 1,048 1,025 1,041 1,069 940 1,019 1,032 970 941 939 953 984 953 967 991 874 949 982 974 937 960 947 919

3.1 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.3 3.2 3.0 3.2 3.3 3.2 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.0 3.2 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.1 3.0 3.1

6.8 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.4 6.3 6.3 6.3 6.2 6.1 6.0 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.8 5.8 5.9 5.8 5.7 5.8 5.8 5.7 5.6 5.7

37,656 35,889 35,786 35,668 35,354 35,306 34,995 34,871 34,126 33,663 33,436 33,260 33,206 32,840 32,794 32,679 32,636 32,622 32,139 32,070 32,069 32,018 31,889 31,842 31,802

1,000+ Cows 1 * Horsens Homestead Farms, Cecil, WI 2 * Wilson Family Farm, Carson City, MI 3 * Rosy-Lane Holsteins LLC, Watertown, WI 4 * Shiloh Dairy, Greenleaf, WI 5 * Fischer & Clark Dairy, Hatley, WI

HO HO HO HO XX

1,342 1,058 1,115 2,637 1,006

34,857 32,613 31,314 31,391 32,098

1,392 1,390 1,411 1,394 1,354

4.0 4.3 4.5 4.4 4.2

1,134 1,100 1,001 996 1,024

3.3 3.4 3.2 3.2 3.2

6.9 6.8 6.6 6.5 6.5

38,100 37,080 36,170 35,937 35,864

Enhancing producer profitability through integrated services.

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Herd Spring Breeze Dairy, Bryant, WI Quantum Dairy LLC, Weyauwega, WI Fred & Pat Beer, Milford, IN Abel Dairy Farms, Fond Du Lac, WI Benthem Bros., McBain, MI Dairy Dreams, Casco, WI Wayside Dairy, Greenleaf, WI Pine Breeze Dairy LLC, Pine River, WI Heller Farm Inc., Alma Center, WI Seidl’s Mtn View Dairy, Luxemburg, WI JMax, Fremont, MI Five Star Dairy, Elk Mound, WI Yonkman Dairy, McBain, MI Lake Breeze Dairy, Malone, WI Pagels Ponderosa, Kewaunee, WI Country Aire Farms, Greenleaf, WI Badger Holsteins, Unity, WI Cary Dairy Farm, Battle Creek, MI Nobis Dairy Farms, St Johns, MI Dale Bogart, Kewaunee, WI

Breed HO HO HO HO HO XX HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO XX HO HO HO HO HO

Size 3,644 3,178 1,018 1,841 2,941 3,379 2,276 2,947 1,425 1,118 1,593 1,107 1,659 3,382 6,293 3,639 2,514 1,126 1,068 1,880

Milk 33,731 31,657 31,971 31,761 30,929 29,307 29,749 30,884 32,448 32,117 31,713 30,180 30,462 32,187 27,914 30,287 29,831 31,666 30,977 28,532

Fat 1,280 1,358 1,305 1,299 1,297 1,323 1,316 1,270 1,171 1,205 1,236 1,276 1,262 1,184 1,313 1,251 1,250 1,177 1,190 1,220

F% 3.8 4.3 4.1 4.1 4.2 4.5 4.4 4.1 3.6 3.8 3.9 4.2 4.1 3.7 4.7 4.1 4.2 3.7 3.8 4.3

Prot.

1,075 1,001 987 981 967 947 921 950 1,047 1,000 954 947 927 980 941 940 959 953 924 910

P% 3.2 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.4 3.1 3.2 3.0 3.0 3.2

CFP 6.5 6.5 6.3 6.2 6.2 6.2 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.0 6.0 6.1 6.0 5.9 6.2 6.0 6.1 5.8 5.8 5.8

ECM 35,830 35,596 34,905 34,713 34,307 33,961 33,816 33,813 33,785 33,757 33,674 33,638 33,396 33,355 33,330 33,295 33,279 32,887 32,609 32,090

Solutions for mycotoxins need to provide security, economy, and convenience.

Chemical strategies (binders) have limits based on their chemical properties. The unique L-form properties of Select DTX™ are formulated to control mold-derived feed challenges and provide immune support to cattle. It is not a binder.

Rather, it initiates and optimizes an absorptive cell regulatory mechanism in the host animal’s intestinal epithelium.

On farm dairy trials support the efficacy of using DTX in the face of multiple mycotoxin exposures. Four herds that all had unresolved problems associated with chronic exposure to several mycotoxins were recently evaluated for pregnancy rates, abortion rates and heat detection.

In the farms evaluated, various approaches with binders had been tried with only partial success when used at 2-3 times suggested feeding rates. By contrast, in each case DTX was used at standard dosing rates. The data points to the effectiveness of DTX as a feed challenge control additive.

Pregnancy Rates Each of the Figure 1. Pregnancy Rate Improvements with Select DTX™ herds was at Various Farms showing significant 68 reproductive Dairy #1 failures.

17.6 Dairy #2 Changes in pregnancy rates 31.3 Dairy #3 are shown; 13.3 Dairy #4 however, other metrics, such 0 20 40 60 80 as first service PREGNANCY RATE (% increase) conception and improved estrus expression follow similar patterns.

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DTX was chosen to mitigate these challenges. Figure 1 shows the improvements in pregnancy rates within 60-90 days of dosing, even for the herd with citrinin, attesting to the broad spectrum protection afforded by this biological approach to mycotoxin control.

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Herd Raymond Dairy Inc., New Richmond, WI Jesse & Rachel Thoma, Manawa, WI Houska Farm Inc., Elsie, MI Loren Hanson, Elk Mound, WI Dale Brinks, McBain, MI Sperry Dairy Farm LLC, Coldwater, MI Nichols Hill Dairy, Krakow, WI Gross Farm Inc., Weidman, MI Al Ledvina, Luxemburg, WI Zoromski Family Farms LLC, Custer, WI Keith & Cindy Binder, Monticello, WI Olsons Best Dairy LLC, Shiocton, WI Grass Ridge Farm LLC, Pittsville, WI Kris Wardin, St Johns, MI Wilson Family Farm, Carson City, MI Mike Bosscher, McBain, MI Jonathan Burkholder, Sheridan, MI Neil Christianson, Shiocton, WI Marvin Martin, Carson City, MI Fritz Dairy Farm, Inc., West Branch, MI Ryan Litwiller, Middleton, MI Larry Mier, West Branch, MI Floyd & Calvin Brandt, Bryant, WI Silvershea Holsteins LLC, Omro, WI Stuart Farms, Lowell, MI Paige Mier, Prescott, MI Gold Star Farms LLC, New Holstein, WI Ken Tebos, Falmouth, MI Gilde Farms LLC, Lake City, MI Jeff & Alisha Bigler, Lakeview, MI John & Dee Winkelman, Watertown, WI Rusk-Rose Holsteins, Ladysmith, WI Troy & Sara Blazek, Oconto Falls, WI Anschuetz Dairy, Tawas City, MI Leon Henneman, Ellsworth, WI Weber Dairy, PInconning, MI Beattie Dairy Farm, Holton, MI Brightside Dairy LLC, Greenleaf, WI Ledgerock Dairy LLC, Larsen, WI Mike Zagata, Sebewaing, MI Starward Farms, Sebewaing, MI Eric Clemens, West Branch, MI Wayne & Karen Engebose, Forestville, WI Darren Rusch, Pound, WI Dave & Rick Tacoma, Falmouth, MI Jeff & Nancy Taylor, Colfax, WI Curt Kohls, Gillett, WI River Crest Dairy LLC, Greenwood, WI Crandall Farms LLC, Battle Creek, MI Wolf Farms LLC, Bonduel, WI James Blessing, Wakarusa, IN Norm & Derrick Hammond, Dowling, MI Lucky 7 Dairy, McBain, MI Eric Steenstra, Coopersville, MI Maly Farms, Bryant, WI Yonkman Dairy, McBain, MI Ken Meekhof, Cadillac, MI Voight Acres, Shiocton, WI Milk Source Genetics LLC, Kaukauna, WI McCayland Farm, Tippecanoe, IN Roth Farms, Lowell, MI Bo-Te Farms Inc., West Branch, MI Tim Baker, Byron Center, MI Gary Nielsen, Coral, MI Lyle & Carla Weaver, Goshen, IN Rolling Hills Dairy LLC, Luxemburg, WI Whitetail Valley Dairy LLC, Waupaca, WI Mark Anderson, Waupaca, WI

Breed

HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO XX HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO XX HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO XX HO XX HO HO HO XX

Size 111 94 155 332 214 169 385 135 61 469 106 250 655 613 1,058 228 54 201 68 328 280 96 128 186 414 70 556 100 267 93 46 477 198 175 49 413 315 768 432 689 96 171 141 480 394 139 382 249 338 257 42 519 1,817 193 527 1,659 174 296 50 156 351 374 110 69 137 1,809 328 202

Milk 26,339 25,579 24,616 26,982 30,032 28,869 31,064 30,974 21,605 31,460 23,776 28,400 30,601 29,324 32,613 28,517 26,457 27,786 29,217 26,308 31,575 23,417 27,627 29,145 29,476 21,900 29,537 26,637 26,441 29,696 31,451 30,336 28,530 21,024 26,493 27,126 25,149 31,974 31,409 31,112 26,818 29,142 27,012 28,489 28,818 22,989 29,857 30,376 33,086 26,102 22,273 31,501 30,005 23,803 28,801 30,462 29,218 30,641 25,224 28,466 27,858 22,611 25,710 23,451 28,136 28,705 32,026 30,857

Enhancing producer profitability through integrated services.

Fat 982 1,028 1,035 1,115 1,211 1,153 1,243 1,194 826 1,373 983 1,092 1,212 1,070 1,390 1,152 1,006 1,097 1,166 980 1,181 951 1,164 1,096 1,193 855 1,167 1,020 1,030 1,132 1,257 1,162 1,112 768 1,022 934 1,088 1,089 1,342 1,228 1,056 1,054 934 1,238 1,056 903 1,241 1,310 1,324 1,060 913 1,104 1,105 934 1,129 1,262 1,152 1,186 1,117 1,021 1,076 853 1,030 938 1,193 1,179 1,301 1,195

F% 3.7 4.0 4.2 4.1 4.0 4.0 4.0 3.9 3.8 4.4 4.1 3.8 4.0 3.6 4.3 4.0 3.8 3.9 4.0 3.7 3.7 4.1 4.2 3.8 4.0 3.9 4.0 3.8 3.9 3.8 4.0 3.8 3.9 3.7 3.9 3.4 4.3 3.4 4.3 3.9 3.9 3.6 3.5 4.3 3.7 3.9 4.2 4.3 4.0 4.1 4.1 3.5 3.7 3.9 3.9 4.1 3.9 3.9 4.4 3.6 3.9 3.8 4.0 4.0 4.2 4.1 4.1 3.9

Prot.

835 834 758 829 958 893 979 906 671 1,019 772 838 1,009 877 1,100 899 822 878 932 833 953 750 839 877 913 675 919 841 765 914 1,049 925 936 651 852 813 770 982 985 939 842 890 826 909 900 746 934 1,001 1,047 777 680 947 920 743 866 927 911 934 822 849 873 720 820 753 918 909 1,010 936

P% 3.2 3.3 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.2 2.9 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.0 3.3 3.0 3.4 3.2 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.0 3.2 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.2 2.9 3.1 3.3 3.0 3.3 3.1 3.2 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.3 3.2 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.3 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.3 3.2 3.2 3.0

CFP 5.0 5.1 4.9 5.3 5.9 5.6 6.1 5.8 4.1 6.6 4.8 5.3 6.1 5.3 6.8 5.6 5.0 5.4 5.7 5.0 5.8 4.7 5.5 5.4 5.8 4.2 5.7 5.1 4.9 5.6 6.3 5.7 5.6 3.9 5.1 4.8 5.1 5.7 6.4 5.9 5.2 5.3 4.8 5.9 5.4 4.5 6.0 6.3 6.5 5.0 4.4 5.6 5.5 4.6 5.5 6.0 5.7 5.8 5.3 5.1 5.3 4.3 5.1 4.6 5.8 5.7 6.3 5.8

ECM 27,718 28,057 27,251 29,604 32,832 31,203 33,744 32,522 22,895 35,863 26,410 29,839 33,421 30,155 37,080 31,121 27,967 30,009 31,783 27,666 32,909 25,710 30,526 30,433 32,072 23,397 31,802 28,353 27,837 31,362 34,587 32,044 30,890 21,801 28,416 27,185 28,204 32,070 35,185 33,260 28,886 29,987 27,247 32,302 29,984 24,918 32,979 34,555 35,974 28,206 24,309 31,842 31,159 25,563 30,663 33,396 31,442 32,523 29,002 29,025 29,722 23,948 28,019 25,576 31,673 31,608 35,047 32,726

SCC 52,000 56,000 58,000 58,000 59,000 60,000 60,000 62,000 62,000 62,000 63,000 63,000 64,000 65,000 67,000 67,000 67,000 67,000 68,000 68,000 69,000 70,000 70,000 70,000 71,000 71,000 71,000 72,000 72,000 72,000 73,000 73,000 74,000 75,000 75,000 76,000 76,000 76,000 76,000 77,000 77,000 77,000 77,000 77,000 78,000 78,000 78,000 79,000 80,000 80,000 81,000 81,000 81,000 81,000 81,000 82,000 82,000 82,000 82,000 83,000 83,000 83,000 83,000 84,000 85,000 85,000 85,000 85,000

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Herd Jonas Zimmerman, Wakarusa, IN Raterink Dairy Farm, Zeeland, MI Tracy Lacrosse & Dale Uecker, Forestville, WI Spring Breeze Dairy, Bryant, WI Yankee Springs, Middleville, MI Benthem Bros., McBain, MI Brickstead Dairy LLC, Greenleaf, WI Nathan & Arlene Nolt, Boyd, WI Tom Sherven, New Glarus, WI Roger Blaser, Gillett, WI Stutzman Family Farms LLC, Conrath, WI Ken & Andrea Moeller, Seymour, WI First Farms, Ionia, MI Ephraim & Esther Martin, Sheridan, MI Bob & John Bennett, Prescott, MI Wirth Farms, Evart, MI Horsens Homestead Farms, Cecil, WI MSU Dairy Dept, Lansing, MI Nienhuis Dairy Farm, Zeeland, MI Jeff & Kate Hendrickson, Belleville, WI Tony Rosebrugh, West Branch, MI Kevin & Lisa Collins, Greenleaf, WI Mark & Becky Iciek, Gladwin, MI Claytop Holsteins, Howard City, MI Walnutdale Farms, Wayland, MI Paul Hoesly, New Glarus, WI Bruce Litwiller, Ithaca, MI Matthew & Susan Smith, Hudson, MI Leroy Zimmerman, Carson City, MI Dick Van Rijn, Deford, MI Jay & Amy Krahn, Brillion, WI Carson Acres LLC, Hesperia, MI Scott Martin, Pulaski, WI Todd & Jessica Ertl, Unity, WI Seidl’s Mtn View Dairy, Luxemburg, WI Joel Schultz, Hammond, WI Nathan & Tajia Retzlaff, Shawano, WI Newell Farms, Trufant, MI Ed Walter Farm Inc., Oshkosh, WI Ron Folkema, Fremont, MI Vande Hei Dairy Farms, De Pere, WI Brooks Dairy Farms, Waupaca, WI Scott & Dawn Seward, Pine River, WI Harold Dodde, Falmouth, MI Hillebrand Farms, Cornell, WI Evan Schrauth, Waupun, WI Dave Zellner, Luxemburg, WI Chuck & Judy Kehl, Lena, WI Pinecreek Farms, Medford, WI Robert Knynenburg, Custer, MI Ron Brinks, McBain, MI

Breed

HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO XX HO HO HO XX HO HO HO HO XX HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO XX HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO HO XX HO

Size 128 107 86 3,644 1,155 2,941 959 85 75 618 367 38 435 126 206 1,522 1,342 288 322 136 745 1,440 825 266 2,585 49 203 131 80 727 189 148 247 105 1,118 50 244 453 307 1,029 404 661 464 245 63 78 110 188 346 127 250

Milk 28,240 26,465 27,198 33,731 24,490 30,929 30,706 24,024 23,733 32,108 29,647 23,550 30,610 27,798 25,021 28,546 34,857 29,248 27,322 29,426 31,336 28,614 30,730 27,320 26,236 21,613 24,706 26,435 22,453 30,065 29,182 29,487 25,876 24,464 32,117 20,937 34,288 32,343 30,436 28,683 29,660 25,110 34,028 29,472 29,800 23,513 19,891 27,508 25,769 22,251 27,244

Fat 1,353 1,064 1,129 1,280 924 1,297 1,194 932 910 1,338 1,072 924 1,283 1,092 1,051 1,068 1,392 1,120 934 1,089 1,161 1,116 1,125 1,131 1,092 780 982 1,061 877 1,162 1,215 1,186 1,053 928 1,205 829 1,370 1,138 1,271 1,119 1,111 1,038 1,377 1,234 1,230 919 837 1,138 951 929 1,153

F% 4.8 4.0 4.2 3.8 3.8 4.2 3.9 3.9 3.8 4.2 3.6 3.9 4.2 3.9 4.2 3.7 4.0 3.8 3.4 3.7 3.7 3.9 3.7 4.1 4.2 3.6 4.0 4.0 3.9 3.9 4.2 4.0 4.1 3.8 3.8 4.0 4.0 3.5 4.2 3.9 3.7 4.1 4.0 4.2 4.1 3.9 4.2 4.1 3.7 4.2 4.2

Prot.

893 817 857 1,075 757 967 953 771 699 1,025 915 729 944 860 809 874 1,134 928 823 928 967 904 974 863 869 679 760 830 683 949 881 952 794 750 1,000 621 1,070 991 961 890 911 778 1,063 972 960 743 618 851 773 719 885

P% 3.2 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.2 2.9 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.3 3.2 3.0 3.2 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.3 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.2 3.0 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.3 3.2 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.2 3.2

CFP 6.2 5.2 5.4 6.5 4.6 6.2 5.9 4.7 4.4 6.5 5.4 4.5 6.1 5.3 5.1 5.3 6.9 5.6 4.8 5.5 5.8 5.5 5.8 5.5 5.4 4.0 4.8 5.2 4.3 5.8 5.7 5.9 5.1 4.6 6.0 4.0 6.7 5.8 6.1 5.5 5.5 5.0 6.7 6.0 6.0 4.6 4.0 5.4 4.7 4.5 5.6

ECM 33,587 28,683 30,070 35,830 25,765 34,307 32,794 25,823 24,893 35,668 30,577 25,244 33,846 29,810 27,981 29,851 38,100 31,167 27,326 30,824 32,679 30,725 32,069 30,182 29,368 22,363 26,610 28,734 23,924 32,139 32,016 32,284 28,172 25,755 33,757 22,333 37,139 32,894 33,764 30,679 31,055 27,605 37,091 33,053 33,017 25,274 22,071 30,242 26,655 24,807 30,610

SCC 86,000 86,000 86,000 86,000 87,000 87,000 87,000 87,000 87,000 87,000 87,000 87,000 88,000 89,000 89,000 89,000 90,000 91,000 91,000 91,000 92,000 92,000 93,000 93,000 94,000 94,000 95,000 95,000 95,000 95,000 95,000 96,000 96,000 96,000 96,000 96,000 96,000 97,000 97,000 98,000 98,000 98,000 98,000 99,000 99,000 99,000 99,000 99,000 99,000 100,000 100,000

Mastitis

ResistantPRO Sires that excel in multiple indicators of mastitis resistance are more likely to develop genetic improvement.

IT’S TIME...

to know she’s still pregnant with routine milk pregnancy testing before dry off.

Time to Rest: Least invasive method to confirm pregnancy. Promotes resting time which is associated with improved production.

Saves Time: Conduct through routine DHI or send samples direct. Eliminates time and labor to sort, restrain and palpate animals.

Now is the Time: At 98% accurate, identifies pregnancy status as early as 28-days

post breeding until dry off.

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Top ECM Protein Breed Herds

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Tim Busch, Cecil, WI

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Prot.

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CFP

ECM

51

18,733

765

4.1

603

3.2

3.7

20,645

Brown Swiss 1 * Nor-Bert Farms, Bremen, IN 2 Twinkle-Hill Brown Swiss, Watertown, WI 3 * Lewis Century Stock Farms Inc., Lagrange, IN 4 John & Wendy Korth, Freeport, IL 5 Duane, Jeanne & Dave Meier, Monticello, WI 6 Auburnvale Swiss, Fremont, WI 7 Loehr Dairy LLC, Mount Calvary, WI 8 HBJ Voegeli, Monticello, WI 9 James Hauschildt, Ellsworth, WI 10 Jake & Colleen Thostenson, Brodhead, WI 11 Aaron Dietsche, Bloomer, WI 12 Brad Dietsche & Family, Colfax, WI 13 Troy & Lindsey Nevil, Juda, WI 14 Craig Miller & Family, Orangeville, IL 15 Steve Haines, Arcadia, WI

32 110 179 91 66 66 47 248 38 66 125 37 62 36 39

28,847 25,947 26,015 23,604 22,947 24,291 23,782 22,025 22,426 20,162 18,383 18,321 18,920 16,959 15,034

1,687 1,154 996 1,027 1,048 1,010 986 965 908 864 790 769 755 694 561

5.8 4.4 3.8 4.4 4.6 4.2 4.1 4.4 4.0 4.3 4.3 4.2 4.0 4.1 3.7

1,106 937 845 834 823 803 802 754 751 697 643 630 620 552 483

3.8 3.6 3.2 3.5 3.6 3.3 3.4 3.4 3.3 3.5 3.5 3.4 3.3 3.3 3.2

7.7 5.7 5.0 5.1 5.1 5.0 4.9 4.7 4.5 4.3 3.9 3.8 3.8 3.4 2.9

39,741 30,597 27,869 27,398 27,371 27,166 26,681 25,467 24,837 23,114 21,161 20,769 20,707 18,756 15,876

Guernsey 1 2 3 4 5 6

Dean Kronk, Elkhart, IN Verl A Weaver, Goshen, IN Valley Gem Farms Inc., Cumberland, WI Matt Brahmer, Spring Valley, WI Idlegold Guernsey, Comstock, WI Kadence, New Glarus, WI

33 28 112 35 136 76

20,801 19,622 18,877 17,196 16,194 15,231

978 992 938 828 721 698

4.7 5.1 5.0 4.8 4.5 4.6

706 644 672 608 553 489

3.4 3.3 3.6 3.5 3.4 3.2

4.6 4.5 4.4 3.9 3.5 3.3

24,868 24,189 23,461 20,997 18,863 17,760

Jersey 1 * 2 * 3 4 5 * 6 7 8 9 * 10 11 12 13 * 14 15 * 16 17 * 18 * 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 * 32 33 34 35 36 37 38

Larry E. Haywood, Hastings, MI Grass Ridge Farm LLC, Pittsville, WI Darren Rusch, Pound, WI Walnutdale Farms, Wayland, MI United Pride Dairy LLC, Phillips, WI Golden Sun Dairy LLC, Shiocton, WI Michael Martin, Rochester, IN Petro Farms, Gobles, MI Jenks Jersey Farm, Marathon City, WI Gary Sulzer, Marathon, WI Jeff Jaskolski, Hatley, WI Steinhauers Jerseys, Mattoon, WI Michael Heckaman, Argos, IN Spring Creek Farms Inc., Hixton, WI Jeff Elmhorst, Granton, WI Bill Seyller, Fond Du Lac, WI Ron & Nicole Wussow, Cecil, WI Gord Dick, McBain, MI Andy Dums, Rib Lake, WI Melissa Traiser, Somerset, WI Jake & Colleen Thostenson, Brodhead, WI Dan Johnson, Evansville, WI Valley Gem Farms Inc., Cumberland, WI Paul Meyer, Byron Center, MI Dave & Laurie Kyle, Elkhorn, WI Wendy Bok, Defiance, OH Nick Clark, Prescott, MI Eldred Bruce, Blanchard, MI John L Schwartz, Bremen, IN Lee Parsons, Antigo, WI Andrew Rupprecht, Vassar, MI Michelle Popp, Unity, WI Marshland Dairy LLC, Spencer, WI Delbert Yoder, Lagrange, IN Wayne Artac, Greenwood, WI Alan & Stephanie Hughes, Pittsville, WI Mark Blaha, New Auburn, WI Eric Goettl, Cadott, WI

399 79 95 791 187 28 86 35 884 72 365 154 219 76 146 49 94 75 47 48 190 47 53 25 143 380 44 95 109 35 39 34 118 43 90 42 223 56

22,593 22,258 21,363 22,053 19,962 20,227 20,468 20,259 18,747 18,416 18,578 18,552 18,112 19,315 17,980 18,833 18,797 17,342 18,600 17,395 17,144 18,139 16,789 17,973 16,888 16,531 16,010 15,659 15,253 15,894 14,375 14,813 14,174 13,234 13,148 13,094 12,266 12,417

1,120 1,127 1,150 1,108 1,039 1,039 1,007 982 982 1,003 956 971 976 934 955 931 919 938 888 921 913 875 892 833 860 813 802 778 758 745 746 733 710 667 674 653 621 604

5.0 5.1 5.4 5.0 5.2 5.1 4.9 4.8 5.2 5.4 5.1 5.2 5.4 4.8 5.3 4.9 4.9 5.4 4.8 5.3 5.3 4.8 5.3 4.6 5.1 4.9 5.0 5.0 5.0 4.7 5.2 4.9 5.0 5.0 5.1 5.0 5.1 4.9

867 838 774 807 771 756 738 749 723 698 710 674 674 689 697 672 676 666 663 633 647 652 632 629 607 619 578 569 571 549 535 535 511 492 472 479 449 436

3.8 3.8 3.6 3.7 3.9 3.7 3.6 3.7 3.9 3.8 3.8 3.6 3.7 3.6 3.9 3.6 3.6 3.8 3.6 3.6 3.8 3.6 3.8 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.6 3.6 3.7 3.5 3.7 3.6 3.6 3.7 3.6 3.7 3.7 3.5

5.4 5.4 5.3 5.2 5.0 4.9 4.8 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.6 4.5 4.5 4.4 4.5 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.2 4.3 4.3 4.2 4.2 4.0 4.0 3.9 3.8 3.7 3.6 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.3 3.2 3.1 3.1 2.9 2.8

28,524 28,284 27,799 27,733 25,881 25,853 25,379 25,071 24,378 24,351 23,887 23,797 23,718 23,682 23,579 23,356 23,219 22,913 22,654 22,458 22,379 22,251 21,876 21,476 21,303 20,669 20,043 19,548 19,172 19,045 18,454 18,429 17,739 16,729 16,639 16,402 15,488 15,218

Milking Shorthorn 1 Patrick & Phyllis Agnew, Oconomowoc, WI

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16,555

653

3.9

507

3.1

3.2

17,748

1,006 43 3,379

32,098 31,085 29,307

1,354 1,307 1,323

4.2 4.2 4.5

1,024 1,004 947

3.2 3.2 3.2

6.5 6.3 6.2

35,864 34,771 33,961

Mixed Breeds 1 * Fischer & Clark Dairy, Hatley, WI 2 * Nathan & Tajia Retzlaff, Shawano, WI 3 * Dairy Dreams, Casco, WI

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Herd Pagels Ponderosa, Kewaunee, WI Mark Anderson, Waupaca, WI Tony Rosbrugh, West Branch, MI Joseph & Susan Rieden, Mount Calvary, WI Dick Van Rijn, Deford, MI Badger Holsteins, Unity, WI Bruce Martin, Whittemore, MI Auburnvale Swiss, Fremont, WI Ron Folkema, Fremont, MI Floyd & Calvin Brandt, Bryant, WI Valley Gem Farms Inc., Cumberland, WI Jeff Jauquet, Luxemburg, WI Lavern Meissner, Chili, WI Loehr Dairy LLC, Mount Calvary, WI United Pride Dairy LLC, Phillips, WI Fisk Farms, Sand Lake, MI Daane Dairy LLC, Brandon, WI Stanley Ferris, Cement City, MI E-D Farms, Conklin, MI Dan Mauer, Scottville, MI Peter Kimball, Baldwin, WI Dave & Kim Hintz, Brillion, WI Ted & Jonathan Keenan, Osseo, MI Richlo Dairy Farms, Engadine, MI Gary Nielsen, Coral, MI Twin River Dairy Inc., Freeport, MI Cal & Barb Marshall, Lupton, MI Petro Farms, Gobles, MI Jeff & Nancy Taylor, Colfax, WI Peter Kimball, Baldwin, WI Robert Knynenburg, Custer, MI Bryan Schulte, Ruth, MI John S Calder, Carleton, MI Thuemmel Dairy, Port Austin, MI Katie Pfiefer, New Lisben, WI Carrie Peissig, Loyal, WI Redetzkes No Joke Dairy, Stratford, WI Jordan Wolf, Spencer, WI Pete & Doug Poling, Addison, MI Bo-Te Farms Inc., West Branch, MI Robert Roden, West Bend, WI K & S Farms, Hudson, IN Tom Zenz, Grass Lake, MI Wes Weaver, Sheldon, WI John N Kuperus, Dorr, MI Martha Imhoff, Goshen, IN Richlo Dairy Farms, Engadine, MI Andy Lemler, Bourbon, IN Saxon Homestead Farms, Cleveland, WI Twin Oak Farms, Dorchester, WI Hallet Dairy Farm LLC, Casco, WI Troy Pauli, New Glarus, WI Ramer View Holsteins, Goshen, IN Albern Olson, Stanton, MI Roger Mason, Stanley, WI Clint & Abby Mueller, Black Creek, WI Craig Miller & Family, Orangeville, IL Jason Weihrouch, Melrose, WI Robert Stone, Ripon, WI Evan Ensign, Dorchester, WI Folkersma Farms LLC, Rudyard, MI Mar-Be Farms, Appleton, WI Wayne & Julie Peterson, Amherst, WI Mike Oesch, Middlebury, IN Larry Hughes, Gladstone, MI Arnold Raymond, Ceresco, MI Brent Moyer, Caro, MI Lavern Martin, Decker, MI Abrahamson & Abrahamson LLC, Waupaca, WI Wayne & Peggy Deuling, Newaygo, MI Terry Lautner, Traverse City, MI

Size 6,293 202 745 814 727 28 102 189 1,029 42 31 79 292 35 270 282 791 153 606 45 40 75 85 341 52 466 552 38 139 91 127 974 152 32 130 53 228 135 25 374 797 181 258 189 279 53 46 98 609 31 87 103 153 89 50 63 25 43 61 59 135 83 244 49 133 29 145 60 47 42 80

Milk 27,914 30,857 31,336 31,314 30,065 26,844 28,218 28,462 28,683 26,569 26,485 27,639 26,537 27,236 24,147 26,981 24,602 28,428 26,167 24,792 24,385 24,619 25,103 23,774 24,436 21,032 23,375 23,527 22,989 19,768 22,251 22,578 23,159 23,466 20,260 22,102 18,688 20,450 21,569 22,611 20,377 22,419 22,567 22,513 20,017 19,636 18,573 19,774 18,532 19,834 17,881 18,901 19,743 18,281 19,933 18,480 18,312 18,326 18,074 16,997 17,425 17,486 17,190 16,847 16,336 16,733 15,965 16,705 17,024 16,509 15,236

Fat 1,313 1,195 1,161 1,144 1,162 1,204 1,168 1,144 1,119 1,183 1,139 1,077 1,130 1,102 1,120 1,046 1,097 970 970 1,017 1,015 983 947 946 936 998 928 892 903 991 929 898 887 862 978 897 984 920 888 853 937 841 838 824 856 890 834 812 848 810 874 808 797 815 756 773 765 739 752 760 742 740 756 749 724 710 720 688 640 638 636

% 4.7 3.9 3.7 3.7 3.9 4.5 4.1 4.0 3.9 4.5 4.3 3.9 4.3 4.0 4.6 3.9 4.5 3.4 3.7 4.1 4.2 4.0 3.8 4.0 3.8 4.7 4.0 3.8 3.9 5.0 4.2 4.0 3.8 3.7 4.8 4.1 5.3 4.5 4.1 3.8 4.6 3.8 3.7 3.7 4.3 4.5 4.5 4.1 4.6 4.1 4.9 4.3 4.0 4.5 3.8 4.2 4.2 4.0 4.2 4.5 4.3 4.2 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.2 4.5 4.1 3.8 3.9 4.2

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% 3.4 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.3 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.2 3.6 3.1 3.4 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.2 3.0 3.3 3.1 3.6 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.7 3.2 3.3 3.2 3.3 3.5 3.2 3.7 3.4 3.3 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.2 3.6 3.3 3.4 3.2 3.4 3.3 3.0 3.4 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.4 3.3 3.4 3.3 3.3 3.2 3.3 3.2 3.1 3.3 3.2 3.1 3.0 3.3

CFP 6.2 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.7 5.6 5.6 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.4 5.5 5.4 5.4 5.2 5.3 5.1 4.9 5.0 5.0 4.9 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.8 4.6 4.5 4.5 4.7 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.6 4.4 4.6 4.4 4.4 4.3 4.4 4.3 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.1 4.1 4.0 4.1 4.0 4.0 3.9 3.8 3.9 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.2 3.1 3.1

ECM 33,330 32,726 32,679 32,636 32,139 31,194 31,184 30,969 30,679 30,281 30,051 29,931 29,928 29,909 28,994 28,787 28,623 28,559 27,414 27,374 27,261 26,893 26,325 25,969 25,956 25,554 25,345 25,028 24,918 24,867 24,807 24,750 24,705 24,673 24,653 24,329 24,117 23,987 23,969 23,948 23,793 23,676 23,663 23,502 22,733 22,720 21,984 21,939 21,876 21,810 21,778 21,425 21,382 21,290 20,967 20,590 20,393 20,267 20,216 19,829 19,736 19,684 19,634 19,523 18,688 18,682 18,538 18,488 17,863 17,455 17,105

SCS Somatic Cell Score is the direct measure of somatic cells in milk samples.

Lower values are preferred.

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Mastitis Test Options Guide - See page 24 for complete test details.

Test Type

Culture (not available)

Test Purpose

Single Assay

Contagious 4

Complete 16

Identify mastitis-causing pathogens

Turnaround Time

2 days (Mycoplasma 7-14 days) DHI

Sample Type

Sample Collection

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Treatment decisions for clinical cases

Specific pathogen screening known to be present in herd

Monthly bulk tank

Specific pathogen screening of purchased animals

Farm Employee

Suggested Use

Screening of purchased animals

Monthly bulk tank monitoring Monthly fresh cow screening Hospital pen/tank monitoring New high SCC cows Chronic high SCC cows

When is pooling an option?

Test all incoming purchased animals

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Test pen/string samples to find specific pathogens

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Test fresh cows monthly for dry and pre-fresh protocol decisions

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Test high SCC cows monthly-assists with milking procedure & environment management

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Avoid the Performance Roller Coaster...

Low Production • Poor Reproduction • Poor Feed Conversion • Abortions • Ketosis

Feed your herd DTX™ DTX™ Keeps them consistent by: • Helping modulate the immune system • Providing insurance against environmental stressors • Providing broad spectrum protection

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On-farm tests SCC and Ketone Tests Now Available T

he PortaSCC® Quick, PortaBHB™ milk-ketone, and BHBCheck™ Plus blood-ketone tests are affordable, rapid, easy to use on farms, and are now available through a local CentralStar team-member.

Mastitis and ketosis are among the most common health challenges dairy cattle face. While the incidence of mastitis outpaces ketosis, both have significant impact on cow health and profitability. Research shows a single case of clinical mastitis in the first 30 days can reach $444, while the cost of one case of ketosis ranges between $117 - $289. Along with DHI SCC analysis, Mastitis PCR testing, and electronic herd-health monitoring, implementing on-farm testing for mastitis and ketosis gives producers more options in managing and monitoring critical health challenges that are known to significantly impact cow health and profitability.

The PortaSCC® Quick is a 5-minute test that can be used for quarter or composite fresh-milk samples. The test screens for subclinical mastitis by detecting SCC at levels much lower than the California Mastitis Test. “The PortaSCC is a versatile test that complements existing management practices,” said Michelle Kaufmann, CentralStar Customer Solutions Advisor.

“Producers who utilize DHI have the advantage of easily identifying cows with high SCC values, and as a result, often elect to hold that cow’s milk from the bulk tank while implementing management actions to reduce infection.

The SCC test can be used throughout treatment to identify when a cow’s SCC levels are below threshold, allowing milk to be added back to the bulk tank faster.”

A common fresh-cow ailment, ketosis is known to contribute to reduced fertility, decreased production, and the increased likelihood of a displaced abomasum. While electronic herdhealth-monitoring systems, like CowManager, help predict the early signs of health challenges, not all farms use such technology, making on-farm testing a viable alternative.

PortaReader Clear, Quantitative Results for Mastitis Screening PortaReader interprets the results of PortaSCC somatic cell tests for subclinical mastitis, one of the leading causes of lost dairy profits.

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PRODUCT CATALOG 2022

Calf & Cow Products

Reproduction Tools

Pest Control

Diagnostic Supplies

Ear Tags

YOUR DAIRY NUTRITION RESOURCE

every day of the year

• Milk Replacers, Calf Starters, Biotal Silage Inoculants • Precise Ration Balancing & Custom Ration Formulation • Opti-Ferm XL™ Yeast for Rumen Health & Optimum Forage Digestibility

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CALF

Calf Coats ....................................................................7p Direct-Fed Microbials .................................................4p Electrolytes .................................................................5p Housing .......................................................................6p Milk Replacers ............................................................5p Supplements .........................................................4p-5p

COW

Animal Assistance ...................................................10p Dip Cups ....................................................................10p Direct-Fed Microbials .................................................8p Fresh Cow ...................................................................9p Inoculant .....................................................................9p Sanitizer ....................................................................11p Udder Health .............................................................11p

To order contact your CentralStar team member, call 800.631.3510, or order online at www.mycentralstar.com.

REPRODUCTION

Breeding Supplies ......................................................13p Heat Detection .........................................................12p Nitrogen Tanks ............................................................13p Reproduction Tools .................................................12p

PEST CONTROL

Dewormer ................................................................14p Fly & Insect Control...........................................14p-15p

DIAGNOSTIC SUPPLIES

PortaCheck ................................................................16P Testing Supplies ........................................................16p Test Kits & Shippers....................................................16p

EAR TAGS

RFID Tags .................................................................17p RFID Stick Readers ..................................................18p Sheep & Goat Tags ..................................................18p Swine Tags ...............................................................18p Taggers and Accessories ........................................18p Visual Tags ........................................................17p-18p

CERTIFIED ORGANIC

UTREsept ....................................................................9p Evergreen® Pyrethrum Concentrate ......................15p

Products listed below can potentially be used in organic production. Verify with your certifier prior to use.

4XLA® .........................................................................10p Accel RS ......................................................................5p AZTEC GOLD™ ..........................................................10p BioFresh® Bolus .........................................................9p BioFresh® Plus Soluble ..............................................9p Bovine Accellyte II ......................................................9p Calf Accellyte................................................................5p Select BioCycle Plus™ .................................................8p Select BioCycle™ .........................................................8p Select DTX™ ................................................................8p Tri-Mic WD ...................................................................4p Tri-Purify – Blue Bolus ...............................................4p Tri-Start Bolus .............................................................9p Tri-Start Jr. – Maroon Bolus .....................................4p Tri-Start Jr. + ..................................................................4p Uddermint® ................................................................11p

CURRENT SPECIALS AND PROMOTIONS

Prices are subject to change without notice.

Prices and availability on all products is subject to change. Due to nationwide supply shortages not all products are available in all areas. To confirm price, availability and shipping costs, contact your local CentralStar team member or call 800.631.3510.

Products listed are merely distributed by CentralStar Cooperative and manufactured or processed by the company indicated. We make no warranties of any kind whatsoever, expressed or implied, which extend beyond all warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In the unlikely event that any of the products or services shall be proven to be defective, damages from their use shall exclude consequential damages and be limited to their purchase price. Complete product and trademark information available at https://mycentralstar.com/product-information.

CALF

Products

See guide to calf health challenges on page 20p.

Calf Direct-Fed Microbials

Tri-Start Jr. - Maroon Bolus

CONVERT™

Contains a special blend of naturally occurring direct-fed microorganisms, L-form Lactobacillus, microbial sugars, enzymes, and specialized proteins. No antibiotics. Use when calves are lethargic, not eating and doing poorly.

AC9057 - Day One Calf Gel Single Dose 15cc $7.50 AC9006 - Day One Calf Gel Multi Dose 60cc $18.00 AC9049 - Ranch Pack 200 dose $103.00 AC9008 - Ranch Pack 1,000 dose $463.00 AC9041 - Day One Calf Bolus 40ct $182.40 AC11007 - Day One Calf Bolus 10ct $48.50 AC11009 - Calving Season Bolus 10ct $29.50

Tri-Mic WD

A probiotic source to improve digestive microflora.

Promotes the early establishment of beneficial digestive bacteria necessary for proper digestion of milk and grain diets. Aids in rumen development when transitioning to a dry feed diet. Reduces the occurrence and severity of scours and helps re-establish digestive bacteria following antibiotic treatment, illness or environmental stress.

A0048 - Tri-Mic WD 500gram A0049 - Tri-Mic WD 5kg

$21.25 $178.00

A direct-fed microbial bolus that benefits both the rumen and intestinal tract of calves. Each capsule has a guaranteed viable (live) count of 20 billion colony forming units (CFU) of naturally occurring microorganisms. Helps to stimulate feed intake during periods of change. Contains beneficial microbes to jump-start a calf’s stalled digestive system.

A0052 - Tri-Start Jr. 36ct $45.50

Select BioCycle Showcase Formula™

Concentrated form of BioCycle supplemented with increased enzyme levels and Bacillus, which is shown to improve calf growth. Contains two separate L-form bacteria that enhance the function and population of the microflora in the lower gut. Contains both yeast culture and live cell yeast that produce a range of metabolites including B-vitamins, broad-based enzyme package, specialized proteins, microbial sugars and potassium iodide.

AC9300 - Showcase 12.5lb $155.00 - 4+ Pails $151.00

Supplements First 21™

Tri-Purify - Blue Bolus

Dietary feed supplement that provides pure, natural essential oils that have a strong antibacterial effect to improve the natural immune system. Combines live, naturally occurring microorganisms to enhance the environment of the digestive tract. Tri-Purify also contains nutraceuticals, intestinal bacteria and live cell yeast; all of which can attribute to a reduction in the severity and occurrence of scours.

A0051 - Tri-Purify 36ct $84.00

Unique combination of bioactive feed ingredients to bridge the immunity gap during the first three weeks of life. Available as a complete milk replacer or nutritional supplement.

Incorporates three natural sources of antibodies (plasma, egg yolk, and colostrum) to promote gut health and immune support.

A0080 - Complete Milk Replacer 50lb $87.75 A0084 - Supplement 8lb $82.00 A0083 - Supplement 20lb $185.50

Tri-Start Jr.+ Paste

Accel Whole Milk Protein Pivot

Helps stimulate feed intake during periods of change. Contains live, viable, naturally occurring microorganisms, a short-chain fatty acid, egg protein (IgY), vitamins and selenium. Enhances the environment of the digestive tract which activates the naturally occurring beneficial digestive microbes.

A0622 - Tri-Start Jr+ Single Dose 15cc $7.00 A0623 - Tri-Start Jr+ Multi Dose 60cc $17.00 4p

A pasteurized whole milk (PWM) balancer to be added to PWM and fed to pre-weaned calves. Protein Pivot allows for optimizing PWM by increasing the solids percent to achieve dry matter intake target goals, shifts the protein:fat ratio in favor of optimal performance to meet heifer development goals, and extends supply to meet daily calf feeding needs.

Contains 28% protein; 8% fat.

A0064 - Protein Pivot 50lb

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$69.25

Electrolytes

Accel Energy

An energy supplement containing 60% fat and 7% protein with added vitamins and minerals. Add to milk replacer or whole milk during cold weather stress. Provides readily utilizable energy via spray-dried animal fat to increase the calorie content in a calf’s diet.

A0035 - Accel Energy 25lb

Calf Accellyte

A complete electrolyte treatment for calves experiencing scours or dehydration. Contains potassium and sodium to replenish electrolytes and restore proper fluid balance. Blended with glycine and citrate to improve electrolyte and water absorption. Added dextrose provides nutritional energy and buffers to help minimize metabolic acidosis. Easily mixes with water.

A0053 - Calf Accellyte 3.6lb $27.00 A0054 - Calf Accellyte 10lb $64.00 A0055 - Calf Accellyte 25lb $155.00 A0056 - Calf Accellyte Single Dose 90.7gram $3.00

$45.50

First Day Formula®

A colostrum replacer or supplement for newborn calves. Fortified with essential vitamins and chelated trace minerals. High quality whey protein concentrate from select Grade A dairies, free of organisms causing colostrum-transmissible diseases, like Johne’s disease. First Day Formula Deluxe features the great benefits of First Day Formula CR with the addition of First Defense Technology™.

A0043 - CR (replacer) 500gram $37.00 A0044 - CR (replacer) 20lb $610.00 A0045 - CR Deluxe 500gram $43.75 A0046 - CR Deluxe 20lb $744.00 A0047 - CS (supplement) 200gram $15.25

Accel RS

A recovery solution aiding in hydration and digestive health for calves. Contains Tri-Mic WD as a source of live, viable, naturally occurring microorganisms.

Accel RS works to restore, re-energize, recolonize, and rehydrate calves.

A0596 - Accel RS Single Dose 4oz A0599 - Accel RS 6lb A0597 - Accel RS 25lb

Calf Starter

$3.00 $56.00 $127.00

Ideal feed for rapid and early rumen development, highly palatable and easily digestible. Premium 19% protein contains Bovatec® and Apex® to improve feed efficiency and starter intake. Available only in Wisconsin.

A0033 - Calf Starter 19% 50lb $19.00

Milk Replacers Stocked Milk Replacer

Unique manufacturing technology results in a 100% instantized product. Powder combines with minimal mixing. Mos* is included in each formulation at research levels to promote gut and intestinal health. Chelated (organic) trace minerals are used to support growth and immune function. Tri-Mic WD in all formulas, optimizes feed intakes and utilization, digestive health, and immune system response. Bovatec® is available for control of coccidiosis.

Available only in Wisconsin. Call for pricing. *Mos increases appetite, normalizes gut microflora, and reinforces the digestive tract.

Code

Description

Protein Source

% % Fat Protein

Guaranteed Analysis

Chelated

IU/lb Vit A

IU/lb Vit D3

IU/lb Vit E

Mineral/Selenium

Medication

A0061

APL Calf Accelerator*

APL

26

20

30,000

5,000

200

YES

Bovatec®-43 grams/ton

A0069

Performance Plus

All-Milk

20

20

30,000

10,000

150

YES

NO

A0070

Performance Plus

All-Milk

20

20

30,000

10,000

150

YES

Bovatec®-90 grams/ton

A0071

Performance Plus*

All-Milk

20

20

30,000

10,000

150

YES

Bovatec®-90 grams/ton

A0074

Hi-Performance Plus

All-Milk

22

20

30,000

10,000

200

YES

NO

A0075

Hi-Performance Plus

All-Milk

22

20

30,000

10,000

200

YES

Bovatec -90 grams/ton

A0076

Hi-Performance Plus*

All-Milk

22

20

30,000

10,000

200

YES

Bovatec®-90 grams/ton

A0078

Calf Accelerator

APL

26

20

30,000

5,000

200

YES

Bovatec®-43 grams/ton

A0079

28-26 Jersey*

All-Milk

28

26

20,000

2,500

100

YES

Bovatec®-72 grams/ton

®

*Formulated with Clarifly® and available seasonally.

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Calf Housing Calf-Tel® “O” Series (Outdoor)

Hutches designed specifically for outdoor use. No matter the size or scope of your operation, Calf-Tel products can help improve labor efficiency, calf health, and overall profitability.

A0625 - Deluxe II Left Opening 24|74 $324.50 A0626 - Deluxe II Right Opening 24|74 $324.50 16% more interior space than competitive models and oneof-a-kind customizable ventilation. All plastic extrusion base makes hutches virtually impervious to destruction.

Deluxe hutch parts box includes: feed door, double inside pail holder, two black pails and fence attachment hardware.

L-rod sold separately.

A0372 - XXL Left Opening 35|85 $369.50 A0373 - XXL Right Opening 35|85 $369.50 A0374 - XXL Pro 35|85 $369.50 Ideal for long-term housing and harsh conditions. XXL is 26% larger than competitive models.

Calf-Tel® Group Housing

Weaned calves placed in large groups can face growth and health setbacks.

Placing 4-5 similarly sized weaned calves in group housing is the best way to ease the transition.

A0375 - MultiMax 54|98 $759.50

Calf-Tel® Accessories

A0625 - Deluxe II

A0372 - XXL

Calf-Tel® “I” Series (Indoor)

Easy to configure indoor calf pens to make the most of your space and time. Ultra-durable with a wide range of available accessories. Effective and economical solution for raising calves indoors.

A0376 - Calf Pen Back Airmax $89.00 A0377 - Calf Pen Back Vented $80.00 A0380 - Calf Pen Front Generation 3 $185.00 A0382 - Calf Pen Side 4.5’ & 2 rods $95.00 A0383 - Calf Pen Side 6’ & 2 rods $125.00 A0384 - Calf Pen Side 7’ & 2 rods $130.00

A0376 - Calf Pen Back Airmax

Broad range of accessories designed for ease-of-use, operational efficiency and years of reliable performance.

A0417 - L-Rod Pen $7.00 A0433 - L-Rod Hutch $3.50 A0393 - Bottle Holder Hutch mounted 2qt $12.75 A0394 - Bottle Holder Hutch mounted 3qt wide $22.00 A0395 - Bottle Holder Hutch mounted 3qt & 4qt $13.75 A0398 - Bottle Holder Pen mounted 2qt $8.50 A0399 - Bottle Holder Pen mounted 3qt & 4qt $9.50 A0590 - Bottle Chute Fence mounted 2qt $15.75 A0628 - Bottle Chute Pen mounted 2qt $9.25 A0400 - Bottle/Nipple Set 2qt $7.50 A0401 - Bottle/Nipple Set 3qt $9.00 A0402 - Bottle/Nipple Set 4qt $11.00 A0407 - Calf Nipple Super $3.50 A0409 - Calf Pail Black $4.50 A0410 - Calf Pail White $4.50 A0598 - Calf Pail Fence Mounted Black $10.00 A0600 - Calf Pail Fence Mounted Gray $10.00 A0437 - Pail Holder Fence Mounted Double $12.75 A0438 - Pail Holder Fence Mounted Single $8.50

A0377 - Calf Pen Back Vented

A0417 - L-Rod

A0393 - Hutch Bottle Holder

A0590 - Bottle Chute

A0402- Bottle

A0398 - Bottle Holder

A0407 - Bottle Nipple

Complete Pen System

*Subject to availability and delivery fees. Request a quote for the most current pricing.

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A0409 - Calf Pail

A0598 - Hutch Mount Pail

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Calf Coats

OF COLD-WINTER NEWBORN CALF CARE

Woolover®

High performance blankets to help keep animals warm and dry, allowing nutrients to be used for growth. Made of 70% wool and 30% polyester. Small will fit calves 77-99lbs. Medium will fit calves 99-121lbs. Large will fit calves 121lbs and up. Ultra Woolover has a waterproof Emphatex™ outer-shell with original Woolover material underneath. $42.00 UM3602 - w/o Buckle Small *Save $10 thru 3/11/22 UM3605 - w/o Buckle Medium *Save $10 thru 3/11/22 $42.00 $42.00 UM3603 - w/o Buckle Large *Save $10 thru 3/11/22 UM3683 - w/ Buckle Medium $44.00 UM3684 - w/ Buckle Large $44.00 UM3667 - Ultra w/o Buckle Small $45.00 UM3668 - Ultra w/o Buckle Medium $45.00 UM3669 - Ultra w/o Buckle Large $45.00 UM3688 - Ultra w/Buckle Small $47.00 UM3669 - Ultra w/Buckle Large $47.00 UM3686 - Ultra Lite w/ Buckle Medium $48.00

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Lamb & Goat Woolover®

High performance blankets to help keep animals warm and dry, allowing nutrients to be used for growth. Made of 70% wool and 30% polyester. Smaller size designed specifically for lambs and goats.

UM3691 - Woolover Goat UM3607 - Woolover Lamb

AccelCoat

STEP 1

When you feed colostrum, squeeze CONVERT Day One Calf Gel or Tri-Start Jr. Plus on the back of the tongue.

Designed specifically for newborn calves, CONVERT and Tri-Start enhance nutrient absorption and reduce scourcausing organisms in the gut.

More on page 4p.

$7.00 $7.00

Provides additional protection to calves during cold weather. Made with our exclusive insulation which wicks moisture away from the calf and provides superior thermal capabilities. The outer shell is made of highstrength polyester with a urethane back, making it water resistant. Machine washable and durable against the harshest conditions. A smooth, quilted liner provides warmth and comfort for the calf. Small fits Jersey calves and large fits Holstein calves. Embroidered with the Select Sires Logo.

A0605 - Single Insulated Small $36.00 A0606 - Single Insulated Large $36.00

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STEP 2

Before you move the calf from the maternity pen, put on a Woolover calf blanket. Unique Woolover properties (70% wool, 30% polyester) wick moisture away so blanket does not need to be removed on warmer days. Woolover keeps calves warm and dry allowing nutrients to be used for growth.

More on page 7p.

3.

STEP 3

Anytime the calf is stressed (dehorning, castrating, moving, weaning, illness, etc), give a dose of CONVERT or Tri-Start Jr.Plus, and add Accel RS to their diet. Accel RS aids in hydration and overall digestive health.

More on page 4-5p.

WHEN THE WEATHER WARMS UP...

Continue using steps 1 and 3 to get newborn calves off to a great start.

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COW

Products

See guide to cow health challenges on page 19p.

Cow Direct-Fed Microbials

Select BioCycle™

Select DTX™

Proven effective in neutralizing damaging effects of moldrelated challenges. Feed when ingredients are moldy, or mycotoxins are suspect; when symptoms of mycotoxicosis are present and when feed assays show the presence of multiple toxins or when one toxin in particular is high. Contains specific L-form Lactobacillus. More shelf-life stable than other products. Proprietary technology allows activation once consumed.

Use when symptoms are present and feed assays show problems.

AC9004 - Select DTX 50lb $258.00 - 10 to 35 boxes $250.00 - 36+ boxes $240.00 AC9009 - DTX concentrate 50lb $338.00 - 10 to 39 bags $330.00 - 40+ bags $251.00

Select BioCycle Plus Ultimate™

Select BioCycle Plus™

The most often chosen product, offering the benefits of both DTX and BioCycle in one convenient, less costly package. Producers feeding BioCycle Plus report reduced SCC, improved reproductive performance, increased digestive capacity and improved general health. More shelf-life stable than other products.

Proprietary technology allows activation once consumed. metabolic diseases and toxin challenges are present.

AC9005 - BioCycle Plus 50lb - 10 to 35 boxes - 36+ boxes AC9027 - BioCycle Plus Concentrate 50lb - 10 to 39 bags - 40+ bags AC9199 - Concentrate Non-GMO 50lb - 10 to 39 bags - 40+ bags

Use when $342.00 $330.00 $324.00 $439.00 $431.00 $388.00 $466.00 $454.00 $430.00

Accel MXL 600

Combats feed quality challenges and enhances liver function. MXL 600 is a combination of beneficial micronutrients designed to assist animal performance during periods of feed quality challenges. Use when toxins are present.

A0008 - Accel MXL 600 50lb 8p

Aids in boosting immune function, digestion, and fights environmental challenges. Producers report increased estrus expression and improved feed intake. Contains two types of L-form Lactobacillus, two sources of yeast, four digestive enzymes, microbial sugars and specialized proteins. Recommended when performance improvements are needed in reproduction, and overall herd health. Not appropriate when mold-related challenges are the major problem.

AC9003 - BioCycle 50lb $208.00 - 10 to 35 boxes $196.00 - 36+ boxes $190.00 AC9091 - BioCycle Concentrate 50lb $439.00 - 10 to 39 bags $427.00 - 40+ bags $388.00

Designed for herds feeding a high energy, highprotein ration. Ultimate improves rumen efficiency by targeting rumen microbes to convert available proteins to production. Producers using Ultimate have experienced improved milk production, herd health and reproduction.

AC9094 - BioCycle Plus Ultimate 50lb - 4 to 9 boxes - 10+ boxes AC9299 - Ultimate Concentrate 50lb

$447.00 $443.00 $439.00 $575.00

Minerals Mineral Premixes

Premixes are formulated to meet all the mineral and vitamin needs of your herd. Can be conveniently added to any ration or supplement protein-grain mix.

A0016 - ES-Green 1:1 Mineral 50lb $47.00 A0017 - ES-Yellow 2:1 Mineral 50lb $35.50 A0015 - Beef Gestation 50lb $33.00

$74.75 CentralStar Cooperative

Accel Fortifier 1:50

Accel Fortifier 1:50 is a concentrated source of chelated and inorganic trace minerals and vitamins intended to be mixed into premixes, minerals, supplements and total mixed rations (TMR). Accel Fortifier 1:50 can be added to diets for beef and dairy cattle during periods when added nutrients are required, such as; calving, high production, breeding or during environmental challenges.

A0019 - Accel Fortifier 25lb $55.50

Forage Inoculant Accel Ensile+ forage inoculant contains three enzymes which work together to aid in fiber break down and increase nutrient absorption. Ensile+ bacteria have been field, university and laboratory researched. The expected benefits are reduced dry matter losses, improved digestibility, improved forage quality and an expedited pH decline to stabilize feed. Available in either wet or dry application.

A0611 - 100W - Wet Applied 100gram $77.00 A0612 - 500W - Wet Applied 500gram $357.00 A0613 - 100D - Dry Applied 50lb $92.00

Fresh Cow Care Tri-Start Bolus

An encapsulated, highly concentrated source of rumen-specific microbes in bolus form. Each capsule has a guaranteed viable count of 100 billion CFU. Tri-Start enhances the rumen environment to improve digestive performance and repopulate rumen microflora after periods of stress.

Contains lactic acid bacteria, live cell yeast and fungal extracts.

A0003 - Tri-Start Bolus 25ct $46.00 A0004 - Tri-Start Bolus 100ct $170.00

Tri-Mic 1:50

Freshen Up

Ideal for use at freshening and when there are metabolic problems. Same base ingredients as BioFresh Bolus and fortified with 54 grams of calcium propionate and 12 grams of niacin. Water dispersible powder. For use with cattle at freshening.

AC9050 - BioFresh Plus Soluble 100 dose $334.00 AC9052 - BioFresh Plus Soluble 50 dose $178.00 ACDBEDX - Easy Doser $20.00

BioFresh® Bolus

Accel Ensile+

Improve feed intake and feed utilization for maximum production and reproductive performance. Uses patented methods of stabilization and packaging to ensure live, viable and fast-acting microbes for maximum performance.

A0000 - Tri-Mic 1:50 4lb A0001 - Tri-Mic 1:50 20lb

BioFresh® Plus Soluble

Gets fresh cows on feed faster reducing potential metabolic disorders and DAs. Proven effective in reducing SCC by boosting immune function of cows affected with environmental challenges. Contains 8x’s dose of BioCycle with added vitamins and minerals. Ideal for fresh cows, supplies critical vitamins and minerals.

AC11011 - BioFresh Bolus 50ct $113.00 AC11012 - BioFresh Bolus 400ct $778.00

Bovikalc®

Calcium supplement provides fast, extended support for blood calcium levels in freshening dairy cows. Bolus disintegrates quickly in the rumen. Calcium chloride is available immediately and calcium sulfate provides sustained release.

BV005 - Bovikalc 48ct $334.25

Bovine Accellyte II

Contains specialized electrolytes to replace those lost during stress, minerals needed to compensate for deficiencies from reduced feed intake, and vitamins necessary for life. Can be used as a drench, added directly into stock tanks or individual water feedings. It can also be dry-mixed into feeds for group or herd application.

A0009 - Accellyte II 10lb $46.00 A0010 - Accellyte II 25lb $75.00

UTREsept

$29.50 $137.50

Intrauterine flush to be used in a prophylactic program. Has a prolonged residual effect, requires no rinsing. Will not irritate the uterine lining, no milk withdrawal, nontoxic, food safe, hypoallergenic, and non-corrosive.

All-natural of organic origin.

IN9092 - UTREsept 500mL $80.00

Electronic Herd-health Monitoring

Fresh cow protocol to be administered immediately after calving to reduce the incidence of milk fever, retained placenta and ketosis. Contains a proactive combination of multiple sources of calcium, electrolytes and energy. Unlike other products, Freshen Up contains palatable ingredients so it can be used as a drench or offered free choice. Contains four different sources of calcium to give fresh cows the boost they need right away, as well as a timed-release of calcium.

A0012 - Freshen Up 10lb $55.50 A0013 - Freshen Up 35lb $183.75

CowManager®

Ear tag transmits data every 15-seconds providing real-time information to manage from. Monitors rumination, eating, resting, temperature and activity. Health and nutrition alerts provide early detection of health issues and predicts two out of three cows that will have transition issues weeks prior to calving. Significantly improves herd health, saves farms time, labor and treatment costs.

See www.mycentralstar.com/cowmanager to learn more.

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9p

Animal Assistance

Teat Dip Cups

Vink Cowlift

Helps save cows that can’t stand. With proper use it will not cause bruising around the hipbone and is easily adjusted.

S255 - Complete Cowlift S278 - Handle replacement S279 - Screw replacement

$186.00 $24.64 $62.53

$11.43 $4.76 $11.25 $10.50 $10.00 $10.88 $4.72

Teat Dips

Vink Double Action Calf Puller

Makes difficult deliveries easy. Double action puller with unique rump frame encircles the rear of the cow making it impossible for the frame to slip away. Constructed of stainless steel to ensure long, trouble-free service.

S028 - Complete Calf Puller S026 - Rope replacement S029 - Mechanism replacement S030 - Bar replacement S031 - Yolk replacement

UM3629 - RJB Dip Cup Blue UM3633 - RJB Bottle Replacement UM3630 - Teat Dip Cup Upright Green UM3681 - Teat Dip Cup Upright Blue UM3634 - Side Dip Cup Blue UM3635 - Side Dip Cup Yellow UM3642 - Dip Cup Bottle Replacement

EfferCept SG®

$345.00 $15.04 $190.73 $150.00 $100.00

An alternative to Iodine that is cost effective at any milk price. This tablet contains all the great properties of EfferCept and SoftGuard in one tablet. Proven effective as a pre/post dip or spray. Kills 99.99% of E. Coli, Staph aureus and other mastitis-causing organisms on contact.

Conditions, soothes and protects udder and teats. NPE free. Mix two tablets to one gallon of water.

S291 - Makes 10 Gallons 20ct $52.80 S289 - Makes 55 Gallons 110ct $200.00 S288 - Makes 275 Gallons 550ct $785.00

Cow Cuff Links

Fastens to a cows ankle with a positive lock buckle system - no velcro. Constructed of 6,000 pounds of tensile strength nylon webbing with stainless steel components.

Therapeutic benefits, as well as anti-kicking protection.

AC9026 - Cow Cuff Links Non-Adjustable $24.50 AC9047 - Cow Cuff Links Adjustable $28.00

Flagger Leg Band

Easy to apply and remove. Can be reused. Available in red, yellow, and orange.

AC2804 - Flagger Leg Band 10pk $14.90

4XLA®

Designed as a pre and post dip with excellent teatconditioning power. 4XLA is the ideal dip if you want the killing power of UDDERgold 5-Star (15-20 seconds) but don’t need the barrier. Proven effective against environmental and contagious organisms, including Staph aureus. Replenishes the cow’s natural defenses for fighting mastitis. Very effective against hyperkeratosis.

UM3617/UM3618 - Base & Activator Set 5gal $138.14 UM3619/UM3620 - Base & Activator Set 15gal $352.04 UM3621/UM3622 - Base & Activator Set 55gal $1,141.20

UDDERgold® 5-Star

Dip Cups Thrifty Dipper

Patented wiper system ensures complete teat coverage and a guaranteed 50-70% reduction in dip usage. One-year warranty.

ACTD1001 - Thrifty Dipper 30-40 cows $105.00 ACTD1007 - Pre-Dip Cup 150 cows $100.00 ACTD1008 - Post-Dip Cup 150 cows $100.00 ACTD1002 - Wiper replacement $30.00 ACTD1003 - Snap Ring replacement $4.00 ACTD1004 - Upright Bottle replacement $5.00 ACTD1005 - Handle replacement $9.00 ACTD1006 - Cleaning Tool Thrifty Dipper $3.50

Barrier film, improves environmental mastitis protection.

Controls a broad spectrum of bacteria including Mycoplasma species. Glycerin and emollient polymers help improve skin health.

UM3661/UM3662 - Base & Activator Set 5gal UM3663/UM3664 - Base & Activator Set 15gal UM3665/UM3666 - Base & Activator Set 55gal

AZTEC GOLD™

Increased mastitis protection. Offers long-lasting color marking, up to five hours. Thicker viscosity dip clings to teats longer, exposing them to the extended killing power.

UM3674/UM3675 - Base & Activator Set 5gal UM3678/UM3679 - Base & Activator Set 55gal

10p

$181.82 $525.28 $1,637.60

CentralStar Cooperative

$141.20 $1,111.78

EfferCept®

Economical pre/post dip. Maximizes killing power while eliminating corrosive effects found in iodine-based products. Pill form mixes with water to be a spray or pre-dip wash. Mix four tablets to one gallon of water.

S240 - Makes 12.5 Gallons 50ct $65.00 S242 - Makes 55 Gallons 220ct $220.00 S280 - Makes 385 Gallons 20lb $1,127.00 S290 - Makes 667 Gallons 1,000ct $1,192.10

EfferCept® Foam Additive

Creates a foaming solution when added to Effercept SG Pre/Post teat dip. Mix ½ ounce to 1 gallon of Effercept. Can adjust mixing rate of foam for a consistency that is suitable for your farm. Can be used in a teat dip cup or automatic foamer.

S293 - Foam Additive 1gal $28.00 S294 - Foam Additive 55gal $975.00

Udder Health

T-Hexx® Dry™

Protects dry cows against mastitis at dry off and pre-calving.

Antiseptic formula sanitizes, and seals teat ends with a single dip. Proven barrier against mastitis causing organisms. Bright blue color makes it easy to see.

HEXXB132 - T-Hexx 1qt

$72.71

Lockout™

A non-antibiotic intramammary teat sealant for use through the dry period to aid in the prevention of infections. Visible blue, smooth paste composed of 60% bismuth sub-nitrate forms a malleable barrier in the teat canal. Creates a sterile barrier against harmful bacteria between the udder and environment. Singledose syringes with short tip designed for hygienic insertion.

UM3694 - Lockout 144ct pail

$337.63

VetOne® BoviBlock™

Milk Check Teat Wipes

One-step udder preparation wipes are durable, yet gentle.

Contain lanolin and glycerin to keep skin soft, preventing teat chapping. Contains germicide to effectively kill bacteria and reduce cross-contamination.

UM3708 - Teat Wipes refill bag

$25.48

Non-antibiotic teat sealant aids in preventing new intramammary infections. Off-white, smooth paste composed of 65% bismuth sub-nitrate to create a malleable barrier in the teat canal. Creates sterile blockage against harmful bacteria. Unique two-stage tip, allowing full or partial insertion into the teat orifice.

UM3702 - BoviBlock 144ct pail $325.00

Uddermint®

Approved Organic. Improves overall udder health by reducing udder edema. All-natural, antibiotic free, peppermint oil based liniment. Dairy producers report improvements in udder quality and pliability within 12 to 24 hours. For use after freshening, or apply to quarters on cows that show signs of mastitis.

UM3608 - White 500mL UM3673 - Green 500mL *while supplies last UM3670 - White 2.5L UM3680 - Green 2.5L UM3671 - Dispenser 2.5L

Bovikalc® Dry - Coming soon

$29.00 $29.00 $130.00 $134.42 $30.78

Sanitizer

Tomorrow® - Limited availability

Broad-spectrum control against harmful organisms that cause mastitis. Effective in treatment of mastitis in dry cows, when caused by Strep. agalactiae and Staph. aureus including penicillin-resistant strains. Unique Opti-Sert® tip helps prevent pushing harmful surface bacteria into the teat canal.

UM3699 - Tomorrow 12ct $34.44 UM3700 - Tomorrow 144ct $420.92

Albadry Plus® - Limited availability

Delivers a unique combination of penicillin and novobiocin sodium to provide reliable therapy for sub-clinical mastitis at the start of the dry period for dairy cows, but not less than 30 days prior to calving. For the treatment of sub-clinical mastitis caused by susceptible strains of Strep. agalactiae and Staph. aureus in dry dairy cows.

UM0783 - Albadry Plus 144ct

An oral mineral supplement that helps maintain cow comfort by reducing milk production at dry off. Contains calcium sulfate and ammonium chloride and reduces milk production by inducing a slight and temporary metabolic acidosis.

BV057 - Bovikalc Dry 48ct box $351.85

$451.96

EfferSan™ Sanitizer

An EPA registered, concentrated multi-purpose disinfectant and sanitizer that offers 100 times more killing power and effectiveness, while being safer than traditional bleach.

Contains hydrochlorous acid, which penetrates cell walls and deactivates organisms primary energy-producing function. Dissolves in water. Non-irritating. Use to wash down parlor and milking equipment, or as a biosecurity feature for washing in and out of the farm. COVID-19 is caused by SARS-CoV-2.

EfferSan kills similar viruses and therefore can be used against SARSCoV-2 when used in accordance with the directions for use against Norovirus (Feline Calicivirus as surrogate) (ATCC VR-782) on hard, non-porous surfaces. Refer to the CDC or OIE website for additional information.

S270 - EfferSan 24ct $24.58 S271 - EfferSan 100ct $77.00 S272 - EfferSan spray bottle $6.67

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REPRO

Tools

Heat Detection

Detect-Her™ Tailpaint

Estrotect™

No more messy glue. Scratches off exposing brilliant color when cows are mounted. The precision-designed Breeding Bullseye™ takes the guess work out of your breeding program. When the Bullseye, or equivalent amount, is rubbed off it’s time to breed!

Available in orange, lime green, fuchsia, and blue.

ID3229 - Estrotect 50ct $65.00 ID3232 - Estrotect rubber brush $5.00

Kamar® HeatMount™ Detectors

Advanced heat detection aid that helps identify standing heat occurring between visual observations. Apply with adhesive over sacrum of cow. Detector turns red when activated by mounting.

ID3220 - Kamar 25ct w/adhesive $33.00 ID3230 - Kamar 100ct w/adhesive $132.00 ID3223 - Kamar adhesive $5.00

Produces tighter estrous synchronization, which means more animals in heat in an insemination window. The insert is easily administered into the vagina, continuously releasing progesterone, allowing breeding programs to start at any stage of the estrous cycle.

AC21274 - CIDR 10ct $150.90 AC21285 - CIDR Applicator individual $16.57

Twist-Stik

$22.32 $24.00

Paintstik™

Highly-visible, nontoxic identification. Applies easily wet or dry and resists fading. Available in orange, green, fluorescent orange, fluorescent green, and flourescent pink.

ID61024 - Regular 12ct box ID61012 - Fluorescent 12ct box 12p

$49.50 $96.00

CowManager®

24/7 monitoring of your herd’s reproduction. Ear tag transmits data every 15-seconds. Fertility alerts accurately identify which cows are in heat, provides precise information on optimal time to breed and identifies anovular and cystic cows.

Nutrition and health information also available.

See www.mycentralstar.com/cowmanager to learn more.

Reproduction Tools Barn Desk

Eazi-Breed™ CIDR®

Slow-dry formula marks skin, hide, and pelts. Convenient plastic dispenser with cover prevents waste and mess. Faderesistant, weather-resistant, and nontoxic.

ID61029 - Regular 12ct box ID61030 - Fluorescent 12ct box

Rubs off with several mounts. Has BITTERGUARD® to deter licking. Water soluble for easy clean-up, will not stain hands.

Available in wipe-on or aerosol in blue, green, orange, yellow, pink, and red (wipe-on only).

DT202 - Wipe-on 6ct box DT208 - Aerosol 12ct box

$12.96 $13.68

Sturdy wall desk equipped with two pocket shelves to hold records. A sturdy chain holds desk in the writing position.

ID3224 - Barn Desk $190.88

D-Y Herd Monitor

Use for keeping accurate records of your herd’s breeding and freshening. Available in red, pink, green, blue, and yellow.

AC2802 - Herd Monitor $222.00 AC2803 - Monitor Labels 30/sheet $0.47

A.I. Training

SS100 - A.I. Training Manual SS145 - Supplemental A.I. Training Manual Spanish SS170 - Basic A.I. Training DVD English SS171 - Basic A.I. Training DVD Spanish SS180 - Basic A.I. Training Video English SS183 - Basic A.I. Training Video Spanish SS184 - Heat Detection & Timed A.I. Video English SS185 - Heat Detection & Timed A.I. Video Spanish

CentralStar Cooperative

$25.00 $3.00 $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 $15.00 $15.00

Breeding Gloves

Breeding Supplies

IN3040 - Buff Poly Sleeve 100 box IN3049 - Red Breeder Sleeve 100 box

$19.42 $14.61

A.I. Gun Warmer

Heated, temperature controlled carrying case keeps guns at correct temperature. Includes: 12V rechargeable battery, belt/shoulder strap, 100V AC wall adapter, 12V DC auto adapter, spare liner. Oneyear warranty.

IN8011 - Gun Warmer Kit $375.00 IN8012 - 14.4V Rechargeable Battery $70.00 IN8013 - 100V AC Wall Adapter $15.00

Breeding Sheaths

IN3004 - Individual Sheath-Split 50pk IN3012 - Univ N/S Sheath-Blue(spiral/univ gun) 50pk IN3016 - Univ Split Indv Sheath - Green 50pk IN3017 - Univ N/S Indv Sheath - Blue 50pk IN3024 - San Sheath Covers 100 roll IN3025 - Univ N/S Sheath-Green(o-ring gun)50pk IN3028 - HD Plastic Sheath Covers 25pk IN3054 - Metallic Tip Sheath-ET 5pk IN3056 - Alpha Sheath 50pk IN3013 - Infuzee w/Connectors 25pk IN3031 - Infuzee Pipettes 25pk

$8.87 $4.50 $10.83 $14.13 $13.00 $3.67 $8.65 $13.35 $9.80 $6.60 $6.40

Cito Thaw Cup

A sensitive and accurate thermostatic control ensures a constant temperature range of 95°- 98° F. Indicator light shows when the unit is ready to use, and when it is maintaining the water bath at the proper temperature. Includes AC adapter and DC adapter.

IN3058 - Dual Purpose Thaw Cup $140.00

Breeding Kit

Plastic breeding box to hold breeding supplies. Comes with thermos bottle (blue box includes Cito dual purpose thaw cup), Kombicolor gun, universal sheaths, gloves, bottle of Lubogel, tweezers, scissors, and thaw monitor.

IN3015 - Breeding Kit Plastic IN3023 - Plastic Box Only IN3051 - Breeding Kit Blue IN3050 - Blue Box Only

Breeding Extras

Insemination Guns

IN3005 - French Straw Gun IN3006 - Spare Lock Ring IN3011 - Spiral Straw Gun 1/2cc IN3042 - Spiral Straw Gun 1/4cc IN3053 - ET Breeding Gun IN8010 - Deep Horn Breeding Gun

$30.00 $1.05 $30.00 $37.00 $116.27 $48.00

Kombicolor Insemination Guns Use with 1/4 and 1/2cc straws.

IN3044 - Kombicolor Gun white IN3045 - Kombicolor Gun yellow IN3046 - Kombicolor Gun green IN3047 - Kombicolor Gun blue IN3048 - Kombicolor Gun red IN3057 - KombiGun Plunger

IN3029 - Lubogel gallon IN3021 - Thermos Bottle IN3026 - Thaw Monitor IN3032 - Tank Measure Stick IN3041 - Digital Thermometer IN3020 - Dial Thermometer IN3007 - Scissors IN3009 - Forceps stainless steel IN3008 - Fiberglass Tweezer 1/2cc IN3043 - Fiberglass Tweezer 1/4cc IN3037 - CITO Straw Cutter

$116.21 $21.73 $313.00 $79.25

$15.00 $16.25 $4.00 $5.25 $21.14 $14.65 $10.33 $10.33 $3.10 $4.40 $6.20

$40.74 $40.74 $40.74 $40.74 $40.74 $15.04

Nitrogen Tanks No. of Canisters

Capacity 1/2cc Straws

Hold Time (weeks)

Neck Opening (inches)

2 year Warranty

Weight Filled (pounds)

Millennium XC20

6

720

16

2 1/4

Yes

60

MVE ET-23 JLM

6

1,260

20

2 3/4

Yes

68

MVE XC34/18 Tank

6

2,100

16

3 1/2

Yes

96

Millennium II

6

720

20

1

2 /4

Yes

70

Artic 22RX

6

1,000

16

2 /4

yes

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PEST

Control

Dewormer

Martins® Fly-Ban & Intersect Gold Pour-On™

Ivomec® Eprinex®

A higher level parasite control that kills 39 species and stages of internal and external parasites, more than any other product. Controls adult worms and fourth stage larvae, lice, mange mites, grubs and horn flies. No milk withholding or meat withdrawal (when used according to label).

MR30252 - Eprinex 2.5L $219.84 MR30253 - Eprinex 5L $326.86 MR30254 - Eprinex 10L $615.05 MR19499 - Eprinex 20L $1,193.37

$100.00 $215.00 $215.00 $100.00

CyLence® Pour-On

Ivomec®

Highly effective against roundworms, lungworms, grubs, lice and mange mites in cattle.

MR41311A - Ivomec 2.5L MR41350A - Ivomec 5L

Synergized pour-on controls lice and flies on lactating and non-lactating dairy and beef cattle and calves. Controls keds on sheep and lambs when applied as a pour-on. Controls flies on horses when applied as a wipe-on, pour-on or a ready-touse spray. Apply as a pour-on, mist spray or in back rubbers.

AC2827 - Martins Fly-Ban 1gal AC2828 - Martins Fly-Ban 2.5gal AC2839 - Intersect Gold 2.5gal AC2840 - Intersect Gold 1gal

$164.86 $271.00

Ready-to-use pour-on insecticide for the control of horn flies, face flies, biting and sucking lice on beef and dairy cattle. Use anytime of the year. No mixing and no withdrawal requirements.

AC2825 - CyLence 6pt $102.00 AC2824 - CyLence 1pt $18.00

CYDECTIN® Pour-On

Pour-on formula approved for beef and dairy cattle, including lactating cows. Use for the treatment of infections and infestation of internal and external parasites. Proven to provide persistence against specific species including brown stomach worms, lungworms, barber pole worms and nodular worms. Zero milk withhold and zero slaughter withdrawal. Contains weather-proof formula with purple dye to easily identify which animals have been treated.

AC2822 - CYDECTIN 5L $339.69 AC2823 - CYDECTIN 10L $701.28

Fly & Insect Control ULTRABoss® Pour-On

Controls lice, flies, mosquitoes and ticks on cattle. Effective horn fly control up to eight weeks. No pre-slaughter withdrawal or milk withhold. 3 mL per 100 lbs. body weight.

AC2814 - ULTRABoss 1qt $40.11 AC2813 - ULTRABoss 1gal $141.00 14p

Grenade® ER Premise

Premise insecticide for use in, on and around livestock buildings. Kills crickets, fleas, ticks, spiders, mosquitoes, ants, bees, flies, beetles and more.

AC2815 - Grenade ER 8oz $113.53

Tempo® SC Ultra Premise

Premise spray provides broad-spectrum control of more than 60 pests including flies, ants, spiders, darkling beetles, mosquitoes, fleas, ticks and more. Can be used as a general surface, spot, mist, or crack and crevice spray for use in and around animal facilities.

AC2820 - Tempo SC Ultra 240mL $51.13 AC2821 - Tempo SC Ultra 420gm $65.00

CentralStar Cooperative

QuickBayt® Fly Bait

Evergreen® Pyrethrum Concentrate Premise Water based, broad-spectrum insecticide that can be used in OMRI-certified organic facilities. Contains pyrethrum, a botanical insecticide. Use indoors in food and nonfood areas, and in and around livestock facilities. Rapidly degrades in sunlight with no residual activity. Offers fast, effective control of insects including ants and cockroaches.

AC2819 - Evergreen Organic 1gal AC2838 - Evergreen 60-6 Fly Spray 1gal

Controls nuisance flies in as little as 60 seconds. Ready to use indoors or around livestock production facilities, poultry houses and horse stables as scatter bait or in bait stations. Contains Bitrex®, a bitter substance to help prevent accidental ingestion by children and animals.

AC2835 - Fly Bait 5lb AC2836 - Fly Bait 35lb *limited supply

$362.50 $285.00

$44.33 $174.00

Dairy Fly Bomb 55Z

UDL® BP-100 Premise

Kills and repels stable flies, horse flies, face flies, deer and house flies, mosquitoes and gnats. Use on beef cattle, dairy cattle, horses, hogs, chickens and other livestock; in animal barns and storage facilities. Quick killing pyrethrin.

AC2829 - Dairy Fly Bomb 25oz $15.50

A versatile fly control that is safe for humans and livestock.

Kills flies with extremely low risk of resistance. Application will leave a residue to control flies for up to seven days.

UM3703 - UDL BP-100 1gal $74.25 UM3706 - UDL BP-100 55gal $2,000.00

Sticky Roll®

Use in dairy barns, horse stables and animal premises of all kinds. USDA testing shows it captures 92% of available flies. No baits, toxins or pheromones are necessary.

AC2832 - Sticky Roll hardware AC2833 - Sticky Roll 1,000ft

Neporex

®

Controls stable flies and mosquitoes. Granular formulation larvicide, suitable for scattering, or dissolving for pouring and spraying. Can be used as a spot treatment where larvae are found developing. NOT allowed for application directly to livestock, feed or water for consumption, as residues may occur. Apply to calf hutches, slatted floors, cattle pens and spillage areas.

AC2837 - Neporex 11lb

$50.50 $32.31

$52.00

ORDER ONLINE

Application quick reference Parlor/ Milkhouse

Barns

Animals

Hutches

Cylence

No

No

Yes

No

Apply to topline every 3 wks; rotate with Ultra Boss

Ultra Boss

No

No

Yes

No

Apply to topline every 2 wks; rotate w/ Cylence

Intersect Gold/ Martin’s Fly Ban

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Apply to topline and down face, with back rubber or wipe on.

Works as premise spray, apply every 2 wks.

Grenade ER

No

Yes

No

Yes

Provides up to 3 months protection; keep away from drainage systems and pets

Tempo SC Ultra

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Indoor and outdoor; surface, spot, mist, or crack and crevice spray.

EverGreen

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Pyrethrins degrade quickly in sunlight. Kills 140+ pests.

UDL BP-100

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

To kill stable flies, apply 2 fl oz/adult animal

Neporex

No

Yes

No

Yes

For under bedding in hutches or around perimeter of manure piles and packs

QuickBayt Fly Bait

No

Yes

No

Yes

Fresh product attracts more flies; for house flies, not stable flies.

Sticky Roll Fly

No

Yes

No

No

Indoor and outdoor; over headlocks or tie stalls

Fly Bomb

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Quick knockdown, no residue

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15p

DIAGNOSTIC

SupplieS

Sample Shipper

Testing Supplies, Kits & Shippers Blood Sampling Supplies

Supplies can be stored for use at a later date. Includes blood tubes and needles. Red-top tubes required for serum tests: Pregnancy, Johne’s disease, Leukosis, BVD, and Neospora.

Purple-top tubes required for whole blood tests: A1/A2, and BLV SS1 PCR. ABK7 - Blood Supplies $5 minimum order $1.25

Milk Collection Supplies

Preservative does not expire and can be stored for use at a later date. Includes vial with milk preservative.

ABK6 - Milk Supplies $5 minimum order

Includes sample submission form and postage paid shipping box addressed to laboratory. Collection supplies sold separately.

ABK10 - Small Shipper holds up to 10 milk samples $25.00 ABK11 - Medium Shipper holds up to 30 milk samples $40.00 ABK12 - Large Shipper holds up to 60 milk samples $60.00. *Call 800.631.3510 for larger milk sample submissions or any quantity of blood and tissue samples.

Cow-Side Tests $1.00

SCC Cow Quick Test Kit

An SCC test for on-farm detection of sub-clinical mastitis in cows. Results available within 5 to 7 minutes.

PC1 - SCC Cow Quick Test Kit 12ct

Fecal Collection Supplies

Supplies can be stored for use at a later date. Includes vial and glove.

ABK8 - Fecal Supplies $5 minimum order

$18.00

$1.00

BHB Check Plus Blood Ketone Strips

Tissue Collection Supplies

Supplies can be stored for use at a later date. Includes vials.

ABK9 - Tissue Supplies $5 minimum order

$1.00

Complete 5 Sample Kit

Includes sample submission form, collection supplies, and prepaid shipping box addressed to laboratory.

ABK5 - Complete 5 Sample Kit milk kit ABK5 - Complete 5 Sample Kit milk kit *expedited shipping ABK13 - Complete 5 Sample Kit blood kit ABK13 - Complete 5 Sample Kit blood kit *expedited shipping

A simple on-farm test for monitoring sub-clinical ketosis in cattle. For dry cows and cows in transition periods. Check cows within the first two weeks of freshening. Test strips have a 1-year shelf life at room temperature.

PC2 - BHB Check Plus Blood Ketone Strip 50ct

BHB Check Plus Meter $30.00 $45.00 $35.00 $50.00

Can read both BHB (Beta-hydroxybutyrate, most prevalent blood ketone body detected in sub-clinical and clinical ketosis) and blood glucose. Delivers results in under 10 seconds.

Product contains meter only, test strips sold separately.

PC4 - BHB Check Plus Meter only $31.00

BHB Milk Ketone Test Strips ORDER ONLINE

Test for A1/A2, BLV, BVD, Johne’s disease, mastitis, Neospora, and pregnancy. See page 24-25 for details.

16p

$75.00

A semi-quantitative milk dipstick test for the detection of subclinical ketosis in dairy cows. Simply strip milk right onto the test strip or dunk it in a vial of fresh milk, shake off excess milk, and compare the test strip to the color chart. Results available in 1 minute. Test strips have a 2-year shelf life at room temperature.

PC3 - BHB Milk Ketone Strip 100ct $105.00

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EAR TAGS &

AcceSSorieS Order tags online or call 888.203.3398

RFID Tags

Visual Tags

Allflex Official USDA ‘840’ Ultra EID Tag

Allflex

The USDA Premise ID number is required to purchase. The tag is ISO Compliant. Extended small male allows a deeper placement in the ear.

Allflex ‘840’ Ultra EID tag 20pk -500+

$2.63 $2.50

Destron Fearing Official USDA ‘840’ HD Tag

Official NAIS 840 series electronic tag is ISO compliant. The USDA Premise ID number is required to purchase. Requires Destron Fearing Pro-Grip Universal Applicator. Tags are USDA, CCIA and ICAR approved.

Destron Fearing 840 HD tag 25pk -500+

$2.63 $2.50

Destron Fearing USDA ‘840’ e.Tag Set - Full Duplex Official NAIS 840 series electronic ear tag is ISO compliant.

The USDA Premise ID number is required to purchase.

Requires the Destron Fearing Pro-Grip Universal applicator.

Tags are USDA, CCIA and ICAR approved.

Destron Fearing 840 e.tag set 25pk -500+

Allflex USDA ‘840’ Visual Tags

$2.63 $2.50

Tags are laser-ink printed and available with custom letters and numbers. The USDA Premise ID number is required. EID button only available in white. Visual tags are available in: yellow, white, blue, green, orange, red, and pink. Also available with tissue sample units.

Double matched 2 pair maxi female w/ large male $5.91 Double matched combo set $4.07 840 only double matched 2 pair maxi female w/ large male $4.15 Maxi matched pair visual set numbered $4.95 Maxi matched pair visual set blank $4.85 Large matched pair visual set numbered $4.48 Large matched pair visual set blank $4.38

Patented laser-ink marking with matching laseretched number into tag surface guarantees permanent identification for the life of the animal.

Special order with custom options available.

Available in blue, green, orange, pink, purple, red, white, and yellow.

Medium 1.75” x 1.5” numbered/blank $0.95/$0.85 Large 3” x 2.25” numbered/blank $1.53/$1.43 Maxi 4” x 3” numbered/blank $1.75/$1.65 Super Maxi 4.625” x 3” numbered/blank $1.88/$1.78

DuFlex by Destron Fearing

DuFlex ear tags are molded from a patented flexible polyurethane for rugged lightweight tags in bright, faderesistant colors. Self-piercing studs specifically angled to create clean, small incisions. Special order with custom options available. Available in yellow, purple, black, pink, blue, red, green, orange and white.

Medium 1.875” x 1.75” numbered/blank Large 2.75” x 2.25” numbered/blank Extra Large 4” x 3” numbered/blank

$0.88/$0.77 $1.06/$0.96 $1.37/$1.27

Z-Tags

With their unique flip-out applicator and no-snag design, Z-tags are a premium ear tag. Available in one and two piece tags. Available in yellow, purple, black, pink, blue, red, green, orange and white.

One Piece Calf 2.5” x 3.25” numbered/blank One Piece Cow 3” x 4.5” numbered/blank Two Piece Calf 2.5” x 3.25” numbered/blank Two Piece Cow 3” x 4.5” numbered/blank

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1.05/$0.82 $1.36/$1.12 $1.05/$0.82 $1.36/$1.12

17p

A-Tags

One-piece tag, self-piercing, pinhole tip for faster healing and reduced animal stress. Highly versatile designed for long-term identification and cost effective. Patented laser ink permanent marking, custom marking and numbering available by special order. Available in blue, green, orange, pink, purple, red, white and yellow.

A-Tag Calf 3.87” x 2.5” numbered/blank $1.12/$0.98 A-Tag Cow 4.5” x 3” numbered/blank $1.35/$1.25

Y-Tex

Two-piece tags are made of an advanced polyurethane formulation and are engineered to prevent cracking, remain flexible and provide excellent longevity. The All-American ear tag design features a Snap-Lok® collar for superior retention, a long neck for greater visibility and ultraviolet inhibitors to resist fading. Available in orange, blue, green, pink, purple, yellow, red, black, white, and gray Medium 3-Star 2.25” x 4.875” numbered/blank $1.20/$1.10 Large 4-Star 3.5” x 4.75” numbered/blank $1.30/$1.20

CowManager® Dummy RFID Tag

The dummy RFID tags are a perfect way to put in CowManager® ear tags, or use with regular RFID tags. Female tags are reusable.

CowManager Dummy RFID tag female CowManager Dummy RFID tag male

$2.00 $0.58

ProfitSOURCE™

ProfitSOURCE is a complete program offering the expertise of CentralStar’s reproductive and genetic specialists.

ProfitSOURCE can significantly impact your herd’s bottom line by increasing the revenue from your lower genetic value females. *Calves MUST meet all Select Sires requirements to qualify for the ProfitSOURCE™ program. Call for specifications.

A0610 - ProfitMAX Tag 100ct

$125.00

Combi E23 RFID Tag for Sheep/ Goats

Official 840 tag for goats and sheep. The USDA Premise ID number (issued by the Department of Agriculture in your state) is required to purchase. Lightweight full duplex design. Customize with management number or choose the last four digits of the EID button shown. Requires Allflex Combi Applicator for tag application. Available in orange, pink, white, and yellow.

Combi E23 RFID Tag 1.5” x 1.25” numbered/blank $3.00/$2.91

Packaged with small global males, FDX technology utilizes the lightweight EID tag. The USDA Premise ID number (issued by the Department of Agriculture in your state) is required to purchase. Apply with the Allflex universal total tagger or Allflex ultra retract-o-matic for EID tags. Withstands production and processing environments. Packaged in sets of 20 buttons per package.

FDX Ultra 840 EID goat and sheep $2.47 18p

Official 840 Swine Tag

Required for all show gilts and barrows. USDA official 840 number. 840 tags are not used for production swine (see Swine Premise tags). Premise number required to order (available through your local Department of Agriculture). Tags offer a tamper-proof button and visual panel stud. Available blank, with management number or with premise number or text.

Available in blue, magenta, orange, pink, red, white, and yellow.

840 Swine Tag Rectangle 840 Swine Tag Button

$1.25 $1.25

Official Swine Premises (PIN) Tag

These tags are required as a condition of sale for all culled breeding stock. PIN tags are only to be used for culling breeding stock: gilts, sows and boars. Premise number is required to order (available through your local Department of Agriculture). The tags come printed with your premise number. Tags offer a tamper-proof button and a visual panel stud.

Available in blue, magenta, orange, pink, red, white, and yellow.

Swine PIN Tag $1.25

Tagging Accessories Taggers and Accessories

Sheep & Goat Tags

FDX Lightweight Goat and Sheep Ultra 840 EID

Swine Tags

Allflex Ultra Retract-O-Matic for EID Tags Allflex Retract-O-Matic for visual/global Allflex Combi Tag Applicator Z-Tag Applicator for one-piece Tags Destron Fearing Universal Tag Applicator Allflex A-Tag Applicator Allflex Total Tagger Applicator Allflex Total tag Applicator Pin Destron Fearing Pin for ProGrip Universal Applicator Allflex Blue Safety Tag Remover Knife Z-Marking Pen Allflex 2-in-1 Marking Pen Y-Tex Tagger Plus/Combination

EID Stick Readers

Allflex AWR300 EID Stick Reader Allflex AWR300 EID Stick Reader Kit Tru-Test XRS2 EID Stick Reader Tru-Test SRS2 EID Stick Reader I.D. Ology LCD Lightning Rod Reader w/ Bluetooth I.D. Ology Lightning Rod Reader w/ Bluetooth Alflex RS420 Replacement Battery

CentralStar Cooperative

$67.00 $56.00 $43.92 $25.00 $24.00 $22.50 $23.00 $2.60 $2.91 $3.35 $7.25 $5.00 $25.00

$1,235.00 $1,285.00 $1,899.00 $1,399.00 $1,250.00 $765.00 $38.50

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IMMUNE SYSTEM SUPPORT

1 McArt et al. (2015); 2Whitlow et al.: Survey of 100 Dairy Farms in North Carolina.; Cabrera (2011); 3 Zoetis; 4Premiums, Production and Pails of Discarded Milk How Much Money Does Mastitis Cost you? Pamela Ruegg, DVM, MPVM, University of Wisconsin.

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BioFresh Showcase

Freshen Up

Tri-Start Bolus

Tri-Mic 1:50

Accel Fortifier 1:50

BIoFresh Plus Soluble

BioFresh Bolus

BioCycle Plus Ultimate

BioCycle Plus

DTX

BioCycle

FRESH COW SUPPORT ERRATIC MANURE

One case of clinical mastitis in the first 30 days of lactation can cost up to $444.3

$444

MYCOTOXIN CHALLENGES

POOR FEED INTAKE

Survey of 100 herds indicated a TMR of 300 ppb DON could result in a loss of up to 3 lbs. milk per day.2

3 lbs.

KETOSIS SYMPTOMS

Subclinical mastitis may cause production losses up to 20%.4

POOR REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE

DON, zearalenone, T2 and fumonisin increase abortion rate and decrease 21-day pregnancy rate. A 1% increase in 21-day preg rates costs $17-$25 per cow.1

$25

HIGH SCC

SHOW ANIMAL STRESS

One case of ketosis costs between $117$289, and animals are at a higher risk of culling.3

$289

BEEF

Healthy cows produce more high quality milk, breed back easier and require less time and labor to manage.

LOW PRODUCTION

20%

ABORTS, EARLY EMBRYONIC DEATH

COW HEALTH CHALLENGES

GUIDE TO

GUIDE TO IMMUNE SUPPORT

APPETITE ENHANCER DEHYDRATION

BEEF

SHOW ANIMALS

Economic loss per scouring beef calf that survived to weaning ranged from $17.28-$59.96.3

Beef calves that scour weigh 15-20 lbs. less at weaning compared to healthy herd mates.3

STRESS (VACCINATION, DEHORNING, TRANSPORT, ETC)

When a calf is born there is an immediate and constant barrage of environmental challenges trying to “destroy” your newest and most promising genetic investment.

SCOURS

$59.96

20 lbs.

TRANSITION

Scouring dairy calves treated with antibiotics gave 1,086 lbs. less milk during their first lactation.1 Dairy calves treated for scours are almost three times more likely to calve after 30 months.2

AT BIRTH

CALF CARE CHALLENGES

CONVERT Day One Calf Gel CONVERT Ranch Pack CONVERT Calving Season Bolus CONVERT Day One Calf Bolus BioCycle Showcase Accel Energy (cold weather support) Accel RS Accel Whole Milk Protein Pivot Calf Accelyte First 21 First Day Formula Colostrum Replacer First Day Formula Colostrum Replacer Deluxe First Day Formula Colostrum Supplement Tri-Mic WD Tri-Purify Tri-Start Jr Tri-Start Jr Plus

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lbs.

1,086 30

months

1 Dairy Calf Management Practices Impact Future Production, University of Kentucky, Donna M. Amaral-Phillips, 2Pre-weaning calf health, University of Minnesota Extension, 3Montana researchers (Anderson et. al, 2004) reviewed 14 years of records on over 3,600 calves.