AgraTronix’s new moisture tester AgraTronix, a manufacturer of handheld moisture testers, has released the Ag-Macgrain moisture tester with test weight.
The non-compaction unit features a direct readout for 20 different grains without pre-weighing, all at the touch of a button.The unit features a backlit LCD display, no-spill technology with a patented swiper arm and a heavy-duty carrying case with strap.
By connecting the tester to the Internet with the USB cord, you can get the latest version of the software and grain scales. No need to enter any codes or data.
It has a moisture range of 6 to 45 percent, depending on the grain tested, with a temperature range of 40° to 113°F. The repeatability and accuracy is plus or minus 0.3 percent in normal moisture range for stored grain with a display resolution of 0.1 percent moisture.
—From AgraTronix news release
Post-dip robot for rotary parlors
Green Source Automation has launched the RotaryMate INPD, a post-dip robot designed specifically for internal rotary parlors, aimed to reduce dairymen’s costs and deliver reliable, time-tested technology.
It allows dairymen to replace human labor with robust, reliable robotic automation.
The rotary will operate without stopping and at normal speeds, while the cows are precisely sprayed with post-dip.
—From Green Source Automation news release
Purina releases new Propel Energy Plus supplement for cows
The Propel Energy Plus supplement, new from Purina Animal Nutrition, is an economical source of saturated fat, according to the company.
The new product is manufactured with the company’s proprietary macro-encapsulation technology to help deliver a concentrated energy source to the cow in a palatable and easy-to-handle form.
Proven through research studies and field demonstrations, it allows rumen stability to be maintained while helping to maximize milk production without sacrificing milkfat. PD
—From Purina news release
