Photo Gallery: BEEF Tech May 2012

Kubota RTV400Ci

Kubota’s gas-powered RTV400Ci utility vehicle boasts mid-size utility vehicle features, but fits in the bed of a full-size, long-bed pickup truck. At 54.7 in. wide and 72 in. tall, the four-wheel-drive unit’s fuel-injected 6-hp, air-cooled, single-cylinder gas engine boasts a maximum speed of 25 mph.

Electronic fuel-injection guarantees quick, easy starts and on-demand power and optimized acceleration. The unit weighs just 1,257 lbs., but can handle upwards of 440 lbs., 9 cu. ft., in its metal cargo box, and tow up to 1,102 lbs.

For more information, visit www.kubota.com or call 888-458-2682, Ext. 900.

Expanded Express FP label

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (BIVI) announces an expanded label on its Express® FP vaccine line. Offering more modified-live protection for pregnant cows, Express FP now includes these claims:

• Aids in the prevention of abortion due to infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR).

• Demonstrated 12-month duration of immunity against IBR-induced abortion and BVD Types 1 and 2, including protection against persistent infection.

• Vaccination flexibility with approval to administer to pregnant cattle provided they were vaccinated with any Express FP vaccine in the last 12 months according to label directions.

For more information, contact your herd veterinarian, BIVI representative, or visit expressvaccine.com/beef.

1CX backhoe facelift

JCB’s 1CX backhoe loader has a new appearance, longer loader arms, an extended dipper option, servo controls and an improved power management system. The external upgrades include new styling, improved working lights, sturdy electrical switchgear and optional loader arms that are 4 in. longer. Plus, the rear extending dipper option adds up to 20 in. to the digging envelope, extending digging depth to 10 ft. The unit’s loader lift capacity is 1,323 lbs.

For more information, call 402-437-6457 or visit www.jcb.com.

Bobcat 3400 UTV

The Bobcat 3400 utility vehicle provides increased payloads, acceleration and a 30-mph top speed. Available with either a 32-hp gas, or a 24.8-hp diesel, liquid-cooled engine, the unit’s four-wheel drive and a four-wheel independent suspension provide a smooth, agile ride over rough terrain.

Other comfort features include lower sound levels, two-passenger bucket seating (dealer-installed bench seating available) and a dealer-installed cab and heat for working in cold or windy climates. The composite cargo box boasts an 1,100-lb. capacity, resists corrosion and is easy to clean.

For more information, visit www.bobcat.com or call 800-743-4340.

Extra door clearance

Big ag machinery requires big storage, but you have to clear the door first. Lester Building Systems’ Power Pivot single-panel door system opens out past horizontal, so no headroom is wasted during entry and exit. Door sizes range from 12-60 ft. wide by 12-24 ft. high, and each is assembled onsite to reduce shipping costs. Extra features include energy efficiency and the industry’s strongest structural warranty.

Find more information at lesterbuildings.com.

New BRD label

ZACTRAN®, Merial’s rapid-response weapon in the battle against bovine respiratory disease (BRD) in high-risk cattle, is now approved for the treatment of Mycoplasma bovis. With this approval, prescription ZACTRAN is labeled as a first-pull treatment for all major pathogens of BRD in beef and non-lactating dairy cattle, including Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida, Histophilus somni and M.bovis. ZACTRAN is also labeled to control respiratory disease in beef and non-lactating dairy cattle at high risk of developing BRD associated with M. haemolytica and P. multocida.

ZACTRAN is a prescription product and is administered subcutaneously at a dose of 2 mL/110 lbs. It’s available in three ready-to-use sizes – 100, 250 and 500 mL.

For more information, contact your veterinarian or visit www.ZACTRAN.com.