Trader’s Dispatch, February 2023 — Page A8
HEADER FOR SALE 2014 John Deere 635D draper header, 35-ft. wide, excellent condition. 4 other exact units available... Asking $31,500 ea. Phone (406) 229-1119 Located in Cut Bank, MT 1997 Gradall 534c-10 Telehandler 4x4, 40’ lift height, 4BT Cummins, 7100 hrs, outriggers, 10K capacity, 60% 14.00x24 tires, runs and works great....... ....................................$41,500 2001 Freightliner FL70 & 12 Ton Trailer 260 hp, 5.9 Cummins, 6 spd. manual, AC, AB, air ride, 95% 285r24.5 tires, 215K miles and 1979 trailer, 21’ flat + 5’ beavertail, new 17.5 tires.......$28,500 1980 International Service Truck 210 hp DT466, 5&2 spd., AB, PS, IMT 425AT knuckle boom with remote, hydraulic outriggers, 13 hp Curtis 25CFM compressor, 70% 11r22.5 tires, 12-ft. service body.......$19,500
Influence of temperature on feed requirements of beef cows
By John Comerford, retired Penn State professor Maintenance energy requirements inlose their insulation capacity. The rule for crease by about 1% for each 1°F below cattle that are wet is to use 59°F as the 32°F. The energy for maintenance for beef starting point and change the feed energy cows in the last 1/3 of pregnancy is about needs by 2% for each degree below 59°F. 11 mega-calories per day. With an air temFor example, if the cattle are wet and the perature in dry air and no wind of 22°F, wind chill is 9°F, the energy requirement is there is a 10% greater energy requirement. 100% higher (50° X 2%). This is equivaThis 1.1 mega-calories of energy needed is lent to feeding an additional 20 pounds of equivalent to about one pound of corn or corn or 40 pounds of orchard grass hay to a two pounds of orchard grass hay. cow each day. Obviously, most cows could The rule for accounting for wind chill is not consume enough feed to keep them at to use the wind chill temperature to adjust maintenance under these conditions, so they feed energy using 32°F as the baseline. For will start losing body condition. The loss in example, if the wind chill is zero °F, then body condition will be abated by protection the cow requires 32% more energy. This is from the wind and (or) a drier environment. about 3 pounds of corn or 5-6 pounds of A windbreak or shelter from the rain is ecoorchard grass hay. nomically feasible under these conditions as The most serious condition is when the well as being good animal husbandry. animal gets wet because the hair and hide
1998 Skytrak 8042 Telehandler 8,000 lb capacity, 42-ft lift height, 4bt Cummins, 4x4, 3 way steering, 60% 13.00x24 tires, 48” forks, runs and works great, 3900 hrs............$39,500 1998 Caterpillar TH103 Telehandler 10,000 lb capacity, 44-ft lift height, outriggers, 4x4, 3 way steering, 48” forks, 75% 14.00x24 tires, 9100 hrs, runs and works excellent.....$43,500 2005 Ford F650 Service Truck 210 hp C7 Cat, 6 spd. manual, AC, PS, PB, 26K GVW, Autocrane 8006H, 8000# capacity, remote, hydraulic outriggers, 12’ service body, under CDL, 50% 22.5 tires.............$23,500
New 72” Skid Steer Grapple Buckets standard skid steer mounting, double top clamp.......$2700 ea
1952 Caterpillar D4-HT4 crawler loader, d4-7u, D315 diesel engine runs good, steers good, tracks and undercarriage 60%, pony engine needs work, weighs 18K.....................$2750
(From left to right) Hailey Jensen, Cozad; Samual Winter, Cozad; Bristol McConville, Lexington; Gus Barnes, Gothenburg; Dailee Barnes, Gothenburg; and Bodee Klemm, Lexington, participated in the 2022 Dawson County Fair’s Dog Show.
2022 4-H Dawson County dogs fair results City Codes: C = Cozad, L = Lexington, G = Gothenburg
“Man’s best friend” is the old adage when it comes to dogs. And it sure proved true at this year’s Dawson County Fair 4-H Dog Show. As 4-H’ers involved excitedly ran their dogs through the routines of Showmanship and Dog Obedience. Teamwork is the key. Dog and handler learn to work together. This year’s judge, Amanda Lott from North Platte, arrived at the following ribbon placings. Dog Showmanship Junior Division – Hailey Jensen (G) was presented the trophy and received a purple ribbon in the Junior Showmanship Division. Another purple ribbon went to Bristol McConville (L). Blues: Augustus Barnes (G),
Dallee Barnes (G), and Bodee Klemm (L). Intermediate Division – Samuel Winter (C) received the trophy and a purple ribbon in the Intermediate Division. Senior Division – There were no senior division participants. Obedience Beginning Novice – Division A – Purples: Hailey Jensen (G) and Bristol McConville (L). Blues: Augustus Barnes (G) and Dallee Barnes (G). Red: Bodee Klemm (L). Beginning Novice - Division B – Purple: Samual Winter (C). Agility This year there was no agility course.
Samual Winter, Cozad, Nebraska, earned a purple ribbon and the Intermediate Division Dog showmanship trophy with his dog, Ash, at the Dawson County Fair.
Josefa Nichols, Lexington, presented Hailey Jensen, Cozad, with the Junior Dividion Dog showmanship trophy at the Dog Show during the 2022 Dawson County fair.
2001 Chevrolet C6500 210 hp 3126 Cat diesel, 6 spd manual AC, PS, PB, 95K miles, 90% 245/75-19.5 tires, 15-ft. flatbed, PTO hydraulic winch, 26K GVW....................$19,500 2007 Bobcat 325G Mini Excavator 3200 hrs, 90% tracks, Kubota diesel, 55” blade, hydraulic thumb, qc 18” bucket, 6200#, runs and works great...$28,500
Topcat 72” Grader/Dozer Attachment fits standard skid steer mount, 6 way hydraulic, 72” blade, new.................................$5250
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