New Products
Single-injection treatment approved
Bayer Animal Health has announced that Baytril® 100 (enrofloxacin) injectable has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treatment of Mycoplasma bovis — a major pathogen for bovine respiratory disease (BRD).
With this approval, the injectable is now labeled and proven effective as a single-injection treatment for all major pathogens of BRD in cattle and non-lactating dairy heifers less than 20 months of age, including Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida, Histophilus somni and M. bovis.
Clinical field studies of the single-injection treatment efficacy indicated the treatment was effective on more than 70% of calves treated by Day 6; and 88% of calves treated were considered continued successes on Day 10.
For more information call 1-800-422-9874 or visit www.Baytril100.com.
More-convenient packaging for turf herbicide
Gowan Co. LLC announces the launch of SedgeHammer+® turf herbicide for nutsedge control. SedgeHammer+ offers a unique product concept in a more-convenient packaging size while maintaining the same efficacy that the market has grown accustomed to with the SedgeHammer brand name. The herbicide is labeled for use on cool- and warm-season turfgrasses, established woody ornamentals and fallow areas.
The herbicide contains a dry, non-ionic surfactant in the formulation, eliminating the need for additional additives when mixing. The built-in surfactant will reduce confusion for the consumer and ensure great results when treating for nutsedge.
The product is being advertised with a three-step pour, mix, spray application process. One packet will treat an area of up to 1,000 square feet (sq. ft.) and is rain-fast within 4 hours.
The product has a federal EPA registration and is currently registered in 39 states. The following states have pending state registrations: California, New York, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, North Dakota, Vermont and Maine.
Learn more at www.gowanco.com.
Stock trailers with longer base length
Featherlite offers stock trailers in many lengths and configurations, including semi livestock trailers up to 53 feet (ft.), to serve any size of farming operation. New for 2012, Featherlite's semi livestock trailer Model 8270 is now available in lengths starting at 34 ft., giving farmers and commercial haulers even more options when choosing a Featherlite.
Standard base lengths now include 34 ft., 38 ft., 42 ft., 46 ft., 48 ft. and 53 ft., but length can be added or reduced to custom-fit the trailer to a livestock hauler's needs. In addition, Model 8270 measures 8 ft., 6 inches (in.) wide with an inside height of 7 ft.
Its standard features include a heavy-duty center gate and a full-swing rear door with roll-up gate, center cam lock and "Western" hardware. The semi stock trailer features a durable corrugated aluminum treadplate floor, air-ride suspension, bright LED wraparound lights and a convenient escape door. The new trailers are protected with an 8-year limited warranty and also come equipped with the company's easy, lower-maintenance wiring harness.
Options include a full-width loading ramp, clean-out trap door and load lights, among others.
For more information call 1-800-800-1230, visit a local dealer or go to www.fthr.com.
Spotlight with tighter spot beam
Larson Electronics Magnalight has announced an addition to its line of high-grade LED spotlights designed for rugged use and precise light control.
The LEDLB-21-3C-R 21 watt LED spotlight produces a 1,750-lumen light beam yet draws only 21 watts at 1.6 amps.
Using advanced reflector design and high-intensity Cree LEDs, this spotlight is capable of operating on voltages ranging from 9 to 42VDC, and produces a tight spot beam extending up to 600 ft. in length, yet only 45 ft. wide at its farthest range.
Designed for versatility and rugged operation as well, it has an IP67-rated housing for waterproof reliability and a polycarbonate lens to provide protection against impacts with rocks or debris when mounted on vehicles or ATVs. A stainless steel adjustable U-bracket with single mounting stud allows operators to adjust the unit's position once mounted.
For more information visit www.magnalight.com or call 1-800-369-6671.
Virtual welder training software upgrade
Lincoln Electric has released its first VRTEX™ 360 software upgrade since the launch of the training system in late 2009. The upgrade package for the virtual reality weld training system, available immediately, is ideal for schools, unions, and other training facilities to instruct and educate operators in a number of virtual environments, using stick, metal inert gas (MIG) or flex-cored arc welding procedures.
The upgrade package includes new enhancements and features as an expanded offering of welding consumables with the addition of AWS E6013 stick electrode. Functionality is also enhanced with the integration of a Theory function, which explains and defines elements within the virtual environment for the welding student.
The upgrade program is produced under the continued development leadership of Lincoln Electric and VRSim of East Hartford, Conn. The upgraded program can be purchased from Lincoln Electric, with the upgrade package sent directly to customers who purchase the program with supporting literature, materials and curriculum components useful in any welding training environment.
For more information contact the company at 1-888-935-3878 or send an
e-mail.