Herbicide combo packs
Bayer CropScience Canada and DuPont have expanded their line of Puma Virtual Pak combos for 2005.
Effective immediately, Refine Extra from DuPont will join Buctril M and Thumper as the broadleaf herbicides that will form the 2005 Puma Virtual Pak combo lineup. Refine Extra is a broadleaf herbicide that can be tank-mixed with Puma Super from Bayer CropScience, which controls grassy weeds with a wide range of registered tank-mix partners for wheat and barley. Bayer and DuPont will sell and promote their products separately.
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For more information, contact a farm input dealership.
Calf sled
Saskatchewan producers Patrick and Reg Sonntag have designed the Sun-Tag calf sled, which is made of plastic durable enough to withstand Canadian winters.
The sled’s open back design allows the calf to be pulled onto the sled, minimizing lifting and injury. The calf’s back leg can then be placed in a slot at the front of the sled, eliminating the need to
restrain it.
The sled is easy to pull and allows the cow to see its calf, minimizing anxiety. It is 27 inches wide, 22 inches high, 59 inches long and weighs 25 pounds. It sells for $115 plus GST.
For more information, call 306-238-4595 or write to Sun-Tag Sled, Box 97, Goodsoil, Sask., S0M 1A0.
Water trough
Free Form Plastic Products has a new line of livestock watering troughs and totes.
The smaller trough has a round design and holds 500 gallons. It has a lower 20-inch sidewall designed for cow and calf operations. This trough can be mounted onto a transportable trailer system that is equipped with a choice of a 1,500, 2,000, 2,500 or 3,700 imperial gallon cone bottom poly water tank. The trailer comes equipped with highway tires and a self-contained hydraulic system that allows for easy towing and handling.
The larger trough has a 1,000 gallon capacity and a rectangular design. Sidewalls are 26 inches in height and are reinforced with metal to offer durability.
A bulkhead cavity is moulded into both troughs and each features a fitting for easy drainage. Float valves are optional.
For ease of transport, an optional trough tote is available for the 1,000 gallon model. It is equipped with implement tires and a manual raise-and lower system for enhanced mobility.
For more information or dealer locations, contact Free Form Plastic Products at 306-668-1880 or e-mail dkohle @shaw.ca.
Free Form Plastic Products is a division of Bourgault Industries Ltd.
