Free choice allowance
Alltech’s organic selenium, called Sel-Plex, recently received free choice allowance in livestock diets from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
This allows beef cattle owners to offer the mineral in a loose granular form, providing a full range of feeding applications. Sel-Plex is an organic selenium yeast produced by Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-3060.
Sel-Plex in free-choice minerals can help areas with selenium deficiency in forages and pastures. Selenium plays an important role in beef cattle diets.
According to Alltech, Sel-Plex selenium is more digestible than inorganic forms and better retained.
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For more information, visit www.alltech.com and www.Sel-Plex.com.
Plasma cutter
Hobart Welding Products has introduced the AirForce 250ci plasma cutter. The unit features a built-in air compressor and lightweight inverter technology, designed to provide powerful cutting abilities. It weighs 27 lbs.
The cutter is powered by standard 115 VAC household current, can cut 1/8 inch mild steel and sever 1/4 inch steel. The unit allows cutting with an arc up to 3/16 inch long, which improves results when freehand cutting.
The AirForce 250ci comes with a 16.4 foot ergonomic HP-25 torch designed for increased comfort, more efficient post-flow air cooling and economical replacement tips. The unit has a 35 percent duty cycle at its rated output of 12 amps at 110 VDC, with no need for a 230 volt hookup.
For more information, visit www.HobartWelders.com or call 877-HOBART1.
Fly control
Agita Fly Bait, a new product from Novartis Animal Health, controls adult house flies in farm animal production areas.
Agita comes in a dust-free formulation that allows users to specifically target areas where flies rest. Once ingested, control is quick and effective.
It contains Bitrex, a bitter substance that prevents animals and children from ingesting it.
The company said there’s no cross resistance to commercially available products, making Agita a rotational option for integrated pest management.
For more information, call 905-814-6312.
Electric tub grinder
Haybuster’s H-1100 Tilt Series II Tub Grinder is equipped with a 200 horsepower, three-phase electric motor. The tub tilts up to 65 degrees, which opens up access to the hammermill and drive components to help with machinery maintenance, changing screens and inspecting the drive belts and hydraulic components.
The hammermill has a 26 inch diameter and a 50 inch length.
The tub grinder includes an electric over hydraulic system to open and close the tub. The DuraTech electronic governor maintains an even load on the electric motor and controls the feed rate being processed. Producers can choose from four hammermill options: standard, two heavy duty and one bark mulch. Screens are available with openings of 1/8 inch to eight inch.
For more information, visit www.duratechindustries.net.
Fungicide registered
The fungicide Scholar can be used for post-harvest application on pome and stone fruit.
Recently registered by Syngenta, Scholar provides disease control at low application rates. The fungicide extends fruit shelf life.
For more information visit www.syngentacropprotection-u.s.com/prodrender/index.asp?Prodid=755.
