New Products
New viral and Lepto hardjo-bovis prevention in one vaccine
Pfizer Animal Health has introduced Bovi-Sheld Gold® HB, a vaccine that combines five-way viral protection with the prevention of Lepto hardjo-bovis, the most prevalent strain of leptospira in U.S. cow herds. The new vaccine provides protection against infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR), parainfluenza-3 virus (PI3), bovine respiratory syncytial virus (BRSV) and bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) Types 1 and 2 combined with the prevention of infection label claim for Lepto hardjo-bovis for at least 365 days of immunity. The vaccine can be administered intramuscularly or subcutaneously. For more information visit www.bovishieldgold.com.
New stock trailer combines solid construction, low price
Featherlite Trailers’ new Model 8117 offers features that will appeal to first-time trailer buyers and infrequent haulers alike. Among these features are a treated wood floor, a full-swing center gate with slam latch, a curbside door for convenient unloading and a low price point. The livestock trailer features aluminum alloy walls and a one-piece roof. It also benefits from the pierce-and-roll technique Featherlite uses on the roof rivets to reduce the chance of leaks. For more information about the Model 8117, visit Featherlite online or call 1-800-800-1230.
New all-natural microbials available
AgriLabs has launched the RespondTM line of cattle products, including Respond Cattle Drench with patented Zymace.TM The Respond line is a complete line of all-natural products that quickly, efficiently and economically delivers a unique blend of production and health-specific vitamins, minerals, essential oils and highly bioavailable trace minerals the company says will improve the dry-matter intake and average daily gains of cattle, especially when stressed. The product is available in one-gallon containers and in bolus, powder and gel forms. For more information, visit www.agrilabs.com or call 1-800-542-8916.
New waterers for horses, cattle
Ritchie Industries has added two new waterers, the EcoFount 1 and 2, to its product lineup. The EcoFount family features a large access panel for easy access to waterline and heating elements. New features include a flip-top cover that is connected to the waterer on both ends with a steel rod. The units are fully enclosed with thermal caps to keep the heat in and maintain cooler water in the summer months. The units have an animal capacity of 30 head of horses and cattle and 60 head of horses and cattle, respectively. For more information call 1-800-747-0222 or visit www.ritchiefount.com.
New self-contained, wagon-style cob harvester
Vermeer Corp. will offer a limited number of wagon-style CCX770 Cob Harvesters to North American farmers for the 2009 harvest season. A self-contained unit designed to tow directly behind select corn-harvesting combines to collect and unload cobs, farmers use a bolt-on hitch that is added to the combine to connect the unit. The unit offers flexible unloading capabilities from 9 feet (ft.), 7 inches (in.) to 15 ft., 6 in. maximum dump height to unload cobs into high-box semi-trailers or wagons. The unit can hold up to 8,000 lb. of material per load and unloads in approximately 90 seconds. For more information visit www.vermeerag.com.
New bale carriers can load, haul and stack from operator station
of tractor
Frontier offers the new BC11 Series Bale Carriers that can be used to move wet bales or silage or to move dry bales. The new carriers can be used to load, haul and stack round bales and do it all from the operator station of their tractor. The BC1104 hauls up to four bales, 4 ft. in width, or three bales, 5 ft. in width, with a maximum diameter of 66 in. The BC1108 carries up to eight, 4-ft.-wide bales, or six, 5-ft.-wide bales with a maximum diameter of 60 in. For more information visit www.johndeere.com.
New shoe cover
Tidy Trax are "hands free" shoe covers that permit you to go inside with your muddy shoes or boots on without leaving a single footprint. They are designed to easily and conveniently slip in and out of, eliminating the need to bend over to take them on or off. Made of a durable foam, they are lightweight, easy to clean and don't mark or harm floors, according to the release. For sizing and ordering information, visit
www.tidy-trax.com.
New combines
Agco has introduced its new Gleaner R6 and A6 series combines with industry-leading unloading speeds of up to 4.5 bushels (bu.) per second and improved operator control and comfort. The new combines feature larger bin fill augers, faster unloading systems, and enhanced visibility, lighting and control innovations for the operator. The Gleaner ComforTech IITM cab has improved interior and field lighting for the R6 models, and the new C2000 virtual terminal adds video capability to its color display, touch screen technology. A heated, leather seat option is available with the standard adjustable air-ride seat. For more information visit www.agcoiron.com.
New disc mower
New Holland has introduced its new H6000 Series heavy-duty disc mowers, available in four sizes ranging in cutting width from 6 ft., 8 in. to 10 ft., 4 in. Each of the four models features the company's patented MowMaxTM true modular cutterbar and ShockProTM disc drive hubs, designed to reduce cutterbar repairs and downtime. A pull-type model, the H6830, features a 10 ft., 4 in.-cutting width and exceptional swath formation due to the MowMax cutting disc design, which moves the crop through the mower without hesitation. Tractor hook-up is easy: simply drop in the pin, hook up the power take off (PTO) and one hydraulic hose. For more information visit a local dealer or www.newholland.com/na.