Manna Pro Corporation and Farm & Home Supply Team Up to Donate Calf-Manna

Bethalto, Illinois – Human multiple births have been getting a lot of media attention lately, but in Bethalto, it’s the trio of Black Angus heifers that are hogging all the attention. The calves were born February 25 to Tom Holbert, who says the triplet birth came as a complete surprise to him and his grandmother, who was first to discover the multiple birth. The calves and their mother are now benefitting from a 1,000-pound donation of Calf-Manna by the product’s manufacturer, Chesterfield, MO-based Manna Pro Products, LLC, and Farm & Home Supply Co, whose newest store opens in Alton, Illinois, this month. more

NEW YORK (March 27, 2009) - Through a collaboration of 830 veterinarians, animal health suppliers and Pfizer Animal Health, nearly $500,000 has been donated to local FFA chapters across the country. Through purchases of Pfizer Animal Health’s vaccines, veterinarians and animal health suppliers were able to donate to a local FFA chapter of their choice. more

Parasite control remains most important pharmaceutical technology DULUTH, Ga. — March 9, 2009 — Researchers at Iowa State University concluded that of all the pharmaceutical technologies examined, parasite control in cow herds had the greatest effect on breakeven prices — providing a value of $201 per head.1 This represents a 21 percent increase from similar data reported in 2007.1 “The original data was based on feed and cattle prices prior to the recent increase in these areas,” says Dr. John Lawrence, professor, economics department, Iowa State University. “Now, the question is, does the increase in feed and input costs make a difference in the effect of efficiency-gaining technologies? The answer is yes.” more

Using the wrong dewormer at the wrong time could cost you money through production and reproductive losses.

NEW YORK (March 5, 2009) – Rough hair coats and reduced weaning weights are clinical signs of underperforming calves caused by a parasite problem. When current deworming strategies fail, producers should reevaluate their deworming strategies and products to maximize effectiveness and cattle performance. Spring deworming, using the right product, is an essential step producers can take in protecting their investment. more

Windstorm Ranch, a leading supplier to the Western Lifestyle is pleased to announce the release of our NEW 2009 Trophy Tack & Awards Catalog. This 15 page catalog showcases a wide range of trophy items, from high end to economy custom tack, buckles to custom queen chaps, highlighting the craftsmanship of our skilled toolers, silversmiths & leather makers. more

Cattle producers win $5,000 for Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association

in Pfizer Animal Health contest

PHOENIX (Feb. 26, 2009) — Minnesota cattle producers proved their cattle production knowledge by taking first place in the popular, “Who Wants to Be a CattleMaster®?” contest at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Convention and Trade Show, Jan. 28-30 in Phoenix, Ariz. more

Site builds upon the success of the previous site

Knapp, WI—February 9, 2009: BOMAC Vets Plus Inc., Global Leaders in Animal Health launched an enhanced version of www.vets-plus.com.

BOMAC Vets Plus inc. is known as the “Global Leaders in Animal Health” and wants to provide an interactive, user friendly website that would give its customers detailed information and close up photographs of all of its quality products. more

Shield Ag Equipment, Hutchinson, KS announces the new Replaceable Point Strip-Till Knife System. The system includes the Acra-Plant Strip-Till Knife and three different replacement points to match your ground conditions. The knife can be with 3/8” stainless liquid tube or NH3, multiple tubes, extra tube protection, and extra shank protection. Conventional points are also available. The Strip-Till Knife has 9 ½” of chrome wear surface that yields 8” of vertical wear protection. With a flexible system of options, you can tailor your fertilizer rig to match your conditions and switch easily if crop rotation or nutrient plans change. Call for more information 800-798-1968 or visit us at: www.shieldag.com

Ritchie Industries, North America’s largest manufacturer and distributor of animal and livestock watering equipment, recently joined forces with nationally respected trainer and equine clinician Ken McNabb. more

Kuhn North America, Inc., of Brodhead, Wisconsin announces an expansion to the manufacturing plant in Brodhead, as well as the opening of a new, large machine assembly facility in Monswiller, France. more