SEC Extension
This new extension arm eases the sometimes difficult task of preg checking sows. Previously when actively pre checking a sow with a ultrasound many users had to open th back door of a gestation stall and bend over to be able to scan. The SEC Extension 15” prevents this, it also protects the cable and probe of the ultrasound device. Work is done quicker allowing you to scan from the left or right with the same hand. it also reduces stress on the animal. the SEC Extension unit is available from SEC Repro. •
New Weather Expanded Network
Earth Networks Announces Major Expansion of Canadian Weather Monitoring and Lightning Network
Recently, Earth NetworksSM, the operator of the largest weather, lightning and climate observation networks, the WeatherFarm Program and owner of WeatherBug®, plans to double the size of its weather monitoring network in Canada by deploying more than 1,000 additional weather stations within the next three years. Earth Networks operates the largest, most dynamic weather network in Canada with over 850 weather stations situated largely throughout the Prairie Provinces that report data every few seconds. Earth Networks plans to expand throughout Eastern and Atlantic Canada and the Pacific Coast through its continued support from the agricultural community, new industry partnerships, and growing interest from other sectors.
Earth Networks is also deploying additional lightning sensors in Canada. The sensors will be part of the Earth Networks Total Lightning Network™, which is the largest worldwide network for the detection of in-cloud (IC) and cloud-to-ground (CG) lightning with over 500 sensors deployed globally. In-cloud lightning often serves as a precursor to heavy rain, large hail, dangerous cloud-to-ground lightning strikes, tornadoes and downburst winds. When lightning rates exceed a "severe" threshold and there is an increased threat of severe weather, Earth Networks issues alerts that can provide significant advanced notice of potentially dangerous conditions.
Earth Networks has been extremely active in Canada since 2007. Currently, Earth Networks provides weather information to agriculture, municipal, provincial and energy industry customers in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada. Weather data is also available to the general public through the WeatherBug site at http://weather.ca.weatherbug.com.
Earth Networks’ real-time weather data is available at no cost to farmers through the website WeatherFarm (www.weatherfarm.com), which has more than 12,000 users. The WeatherFarm website includes a variety of agronomic tools and other content, including at-a-glance weather conditions, detailed forecast information, and data such astemperature, wind speed and direction, dew point, precipitation and humidity levels from Earth Networks’ proprietary network. Temperature and precipitation maps depict weather systems moving across Canada. Agronomic tools include pest models and growing degree-day calculators to aid farmers’ day-to-day production decisions. Since its launch in 2009, the WeatherFarm website has quickly grown in popularity as a respected, accurate and helpful weather resource for agricultural professionals. WeatherFarm is marketed to the Canadian agricultural community through a partnership with the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) and other top-tier agricultural interests. •
Medicator RX
Announcing an exciting new solution designed specifically for maintaining and cleaning medicators in swine barns - Medicator Rx.
Medicator Rx is a water soluble concentrate with Aqua Lube that removes rust, bio-deposits, and calcifications. It also lubricates the medicator’s interior seals and all moving components.
Medicator Rx can be used in two different ways, cleaning in-line and deep cleaning. For in-line cleaning, between medicating and vaccinating cycles, mix one packet into 16 ounces of water*, turn the water on to inject the Medicator Rx solution into the medicator and let sit overnight.
For deep cleaning, without scrubbing, disassemble the medicator and simple soak the parts for 12 – 24 hours in the Medicator Rx solution*.
Medicator Rx is recommended to use when performing maintenance or repairs on medicators. For Medicator Rx directions and MSDS sheet go to www.medicatorrx.com/msds. •
