Here are some of the new products or updates to previous products that have been announced as of May 1, 2013. Return to this section of the Progressive Dairyman website periodically to find out what new products will be impacting the dairy industry.

Here are some of the new products or updates to previous products that have been announced as of April 11, 2013. Return to this section of the Progressive Dairyman website periodically to find out what new products will be impacting the dairy industry. 

Here are some of the new products or updates to previous products that have been announced as of March 1, 2013. Return to this section of the Progressive Dairyman website periodically to find out what new products will be impacting the dairy industry.  

Evolution X2 liner
Following the introduction of the Evolution X in 2012, Conewango (Booth 6736) is launching Evolution X2, designed for faster milk-out.

Using new technology and a square-barrel design, the company says that the X2 can bring additional speed and efficiency to dairy operations. Other benefits of the square barrel include greater teat-end health and prevention of hyperkeratosis.

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.

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.