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Issue 6 • September 2018

StoretalkFocused on Farmers

HARPERSFARM SUPPLIES

GET CALVES OFF TO THE BEST POSSIBLE START

Talk to us about our full range of calf products and we can help get your calves off to the best possible start

QUALITY MILK REPLACERS ACT ON SCOURS HYGIENE IS KEY

Whether dairy replacements or destined for beef, calves are the lifeblood of many farms. Getting them off to the best possible start, maximising growth rates while minimising health issues and mortality are key to profitable calf enterprises. Our range of calf products can help you get the best from your calf.Pre-weaned calves are capable of exceptional growth rates so it is important to achieve high intakes of a high quality milk replacer supported by carefully selected starter feeds. We have quality replacers for all systems and are particularly excited about the new Milkivit Energizer.

Disease and infection in the first weeks of life increase costs due to treatment and reduce feed conversion resulting in poor growth. 50% of calf deaths are due to scours caused by poor hygiene. Adopting good hygiene will help minimise the calf’s exposure to disease. The Kilco range has been developed to allow quick and effective cleaning of calf units.

If disease problems rear their head it is essential to act efficiently to reduce the impact on the infected animal and others in the group. Scours is a problem familiar to all cattle farmers so it will pay to have treatment on farm so you can act quickly.

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MILKIVIT ENERGIZER

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The natural way. Trouw Nutrition Energizer is the first milk replacer to be based on cow’s milk for

optimum growth and health.

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If you want calves to get off to the best possible start, give them Milkivit Energizer from Trouw Nutrition which has been developed to be closer to cow’s milk.Conventional milk replacers are lower in energy compared to whole milk. But Milkivit Energizer is higher in fat that conventional milk replacers, ensuring calves gets a high level of digestible energy. Only using protein from dairy sources increases digestibility for better growth. It is also gentler on the calf’s gut, reducing the risk of abomasal bloat and also scours. Milkivit Energizer is the most significant advance in the formulation of replacers for many years.

If calves show signs of scours it is essential to act fast. Calf Mate is designed for dairy and suckler calves who are suffering with a dehydrating milk scour. It is a paste containing calcium silicate which binds the unwanted pathogens and carries them out of the gut preventing further development of the challenge. One tube will usually rectify the problem without having to move the calf away from its dam or off milk, so reducing stress and allowing a quick and natural rehydration.Calf Mate is best used as soon as scour is detected and improvements will usually be seen within 24 hours.1 tube treats 1 calf

Following a set two-stage hygiene programme of cleaning followed by disisnfection will ensure the calf goes into each stage in a clean disease free environment.You can’t disinfect dirt! Ecofoam Advanced is a quality detergent specifically developed to remove all organic matter prior to disinfection. An ultra-high performance alkaline long cling foam cleaner it is particularly effective on heavily soiled areas.Follow this with Cyclex, a DEFRA approved disinfectant which is clinically proven in the defence against oocysts responsible for coccidiosis and cryptosporidiosis. It is a practical solution which is easy to apply, easy to mix and easy to use

Harpers Farm Supplies Store: 01409 259 600 | www.harpersfarmsupplies.co.uk | enquiries@harpersfarmsupplies.co.ukHarrier Park, Shadrick Way, Holsworthy Industrial Estate, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6FUDan Miles | Business Development | dan.miles@harpersfarmsupplies.co.uk | 07976 627014Focused on Farmers

HARPERSFARM SUPPLIES

Since we were appointed Europe’s first dealer for the outstanding Arrowquip range of livestock handling equipment, we have been supplying crushes to farmers across the country.The Arrowquip range offers a wide range of exceptionally designed and engineered systems with an emphasis on improved safety and reduced stress for both animals and operators.

The Q-catch 86 is claimed to be the quietest cattle crush available, taking cattle handling to a whole new level. Highly durable, maintenance free rubber floors help keep cattle calm and reduce the risk of slipping, while sound damping rubber absorber hinges and sound damping on the gates ensure silent operation.

Removable side access panels, and swing-outside access doors that open from the top, bottom or together, mean the Q-catch 86 gives total freedom to access every part of the animal quickly and easily for branding, tagging, injecting or other treatments.

The crushes have been a resounding success and this year won the Innovation award at the Royal Welsh Show. “From the first on-farm demo, farmers have been impressed by the design and the safety features. We have had considerable interest at shows over the summer.

“With margins likely to be tight this winter, regular weighing will be essential to ensure animals are growing quickly and efficiently. Arrowquip crushes mean this can be done safely and with minimal stress.”

ARROWQUIP CRUSHES PROVING POPULAR

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY

Congratulations to Customer Service Administrator, Annie Johns who came runner up in the ‘2018 Youth Achievements Award’ at North Devon Show. The awards champion young people within the farming industry and acknowledges their passion and drive within the sector.

Annie joined the team in March and is already getting to grips with the product range and is a popular face around the store. She is now training for her AMTRA SQP qualification.

WELL DONE ANNIE! DATA DRIVEN DECISIONS

It’s surprising the wide variety of products and services that the store offers and the customer service is great.– Steve and Bridget Urquhart, Dunstaple Dairy Herd

I price checked against other local suppliers and was really pleased with the cheaper price and qood quality.– A. Holland, Launceston

The staff are friendly, helpful and knowledgeable - nothing is too much trouble. – Stuart May, Stonyfold Farm

If you don’t measure it, you can’t manage it Accurate timely data which can be used to make better management decisions is crucial if dairy cows are going to perform to their potential and generate higher margins.Having assessed many of the data monitoring and recording schemes on the market we decided that SenseTime offered the greatest benefits and we have been stocking the system since May 2017.SenseTime is a really sophisticated system which provides information which helps you take action to manage reproduction, health and nutrition. By measuring rumination you get an accurate picture of the cow’s well-being and how effectively she is using the diet.We have had considerable interest in the system and will be putting on a demonstration day in the autumn so look out for details.