The newly formulated Ru-Mend is part of an improved Key Dairy Program from Agri-King. The product is intended to help break down fiber and starch, releasing more energy and nutrients. New technology assists in making nutrients more available to the rumen and the cow.

The USDA has recently licensed a new vaccine for reducing mastitis caused by Streptococcus uberis, giving dairies an option for proactively minimizing environmental streptococcal mastitis. According to the news release, Streptococcus Uberis Bacterin has been tested on commercial dairies with a history of elevated somatic cell counts (BTSCC and SCC) and isolation of environmental streptococcus species (e.g. Streptococcus uberis) from milk samples.

Zetor North America, Inc. is re-launching its Major Series of value-priced utility tractors in the U.S. and Canada. Initially, the new Major will be available in an 80-horsepower, four-wheel-drive cab version, with 60 horsepower, 70-horsepower, two-wheel drive and cabriolet (open station) models to be added later.

The formulas of Dr. Naylor’s Red-Kote and Blu-Kote topical medications are available in new packaging for 2013. Red-Kote's formula is advertised as speeding the recovery time for scratches and burns, stimulating the growth of new skin and discouraging scar tissue formation.

Stephen Bird, Product Manager at Big Ass Fans, talks with Progressive Dairyman about BAFWorks, how to use this app and why it is beneficial to livestock producers.

Launched for the first time in the U.S. by U.S. Farm Innovations – the exclusive North American distributor for this product – Tractor Guard provides an affordable, durable and hassle-free solution to issues associated with broken windows on farm and construction equipment. These patented Tractor Guards are made of clear poly-carbonate similar to police riot shields, says Lyle Silbernagel, owner of U.S. Farm Innovations.

Ecolab's Envirocid SP is a single-step acid CIP wash solution for dairy tank and pipeline cleaning. Its benefits include the ability to milk more cows per day and reduced time spent cleaning. Ecolab says that Envirocid also helps to enhance milk quality, due to improved cleaning results.