Traumatic Reticuloperitonitis. What is it? What is Traumatic Reticuloperitonitis? It’s a fancy name for ‘hardware disease’. Hardware disease is caused when cows ingest nails, wire, and other metal objects that are hidden in feed. Cattle do not thoroughly chew their food. They chew their feed just enough to coat it with saliva, making it [...]
When researching and selecting the appropriate alley scraper system for your operation, there are many features to consider. In this article, we’ll take a look at the most common alley scraper blade options. Folding V-Scrapers: The Folding V-Scraper is just what it sounds like – it’s a v-shaped scraper that folds together during the [...]
Practice Proper Tire Maintenance to Extend their Life Do you have the right tire for carrying your load? Running tires at the proper inflation pressure extends the life of the tire and maximizes efficiency. Familiarize yourself with your equipment tires. Learn the recommended load weight, the maximum speed, tire pressure, and what tools are [...]
THE WORLD'S FIRST CONTINUOUS-LOOP BARN CLEANER Paul Patz, the inventor of the Patz barn cleaner, was just a kid working on a farm back in the 1920’s. His job was feeding and milking 40 head of dairy along with cleaning the barn gutters. Barn gutters would fill up with waste materials, which included bedding, feed, [...]
When researching vertical mixers, you may run across two terms that sound like they would be interchangeable: Side Extensions and Size Kits. While they both increase the height of the mixer, that is where the similarities stop. The role and capability of each options differs. Let’s take a closer look at each: Side extensions: [...]
