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INDUSTRY New Products @ Introducing products, services for cattlemen; compiled by Linda Robbins, assistant editor New label claim Baler and wrapper in one machine Bayer Healthcare LLC Animal Health Division's Baytril® 100 (enrofloxacin) injectable has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for control of all four major bovine respiratory disease (BRD) pathogens in beef and non-lactating dairy cattle at high risk of developing BRD. Cattle producers and veterinarians can now use Baytril 100 for the treatment of BRD associated with Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida, Histophilus somni and Mycoplasma bovis and for control of BRD in beef and non-lactating dairy heifers less than 20 months of age at high risk for BRD associated with M. haemolytica, P. multocida, H. somni and M. bovis. The first FDA-approved fluoroquinolone antimicrobial for use against BRD is available in 100-milliliter (mL), 250-mL and 500-mL bottles. For more information call 1-800-422-9874 or visit www.Baytril100.com. McHale Specialized Farm Machinery, a family-run business based in Ballinrobe, County Mayo, Ireland, and distributed by Edney Distributing in the United States, has introduced the McHale Fusion 3 Integrated Baler. With increased demand from farmers and contractors to reduce operating costs, the Fusion 3 combines two traditionally separate jobs, baling and bale wrapping, into one single operation performed by one person and one machine. The wrapper consists of an 18-roller fixed chamber baler and integrated vertical wrapping ring. Features for the new baler wrappers include new machine guards that give operators better access and add a more modern look and new platform and handrails for easier access to the net system. A door-lock tap is located outside the panels on the main platform for operator convenience along with improved net storage on the main platform. The baler wrapper also features a heavy-duty watershield PTO with star tubing and heavy-duty crosses and a five-tine bar pick up that the company says gives 25% better ground cleaning and crop transfer. Additional standard features include a knife pressure display on the control box with audible alarm, along with a knife position sensor to ensure the best chop quality. The double-row rotor bearing will reduce service intervals, according to the release, and the Metal water filters now available John Deere Water has announced the availability of the John Deere F Series metal filters to North American customers. The series filters include the F1000, F3200, F3300 and F3400 models, with each model having unique features to meet the irrigation needs of grower customers in diverse crop-production and green-industry markets. All company filters with hydraulic parallel automatic-suction type screens use a unique continuous-linear-movement (CLM) mechanism, which eliminates the need for pistons to change cleaning direction. The metal filters have large sintered screens that provide a larger filtration area and four layers of screen strength. Self-adjusting nozzles and brushes are standard on all of the company's electric suction-screen and brush filters for maximum cleaning effectiveness. For more information visit www.JohnDeereWater.com. 152 n ANGUSJournal n January 2013 Self-loading balers Keltec, a company based in Kilmallock, County Limerick, Ireland, has introduced its products to the American market. The company's self-loading bale transporter features fast, efficient and safe transport of bales with no damage to the bales. The transporter has a safety locking system on both bale cages, and all hinge points are greasable. It addition, it makes for less soil compaction because only the one machine is needed with no loader in the field. The transporter comes in two sizes, an eight-pack and a 10-pack. The eight-pack comes with a single high-speed axle, and the 10-pack comes with a high-speed double-axle bogey system. It can transport 72 bales per hour on an approximately 1-mile trip, and the eight-pack does 60 bales per hour. For more information visit www.keltec.ie/ home.html. CONTINUED ON PAGE 154 Upgraded hay rake Nikkel Iron Works, Visalia, Calif., has unveiled its new 1017 model DARF hay rake, a significant upgrade to the 917 model, which is still available. Enhancements include the upgraded Dur-Adjust spring and rod system and super-duty walking beam assemblies now offered as standard features. Hydraulic hoses are now enclosed for a smoother, more efficient and maintenance-free operation; a convenient, easy-access cover protects the multifunction hydraulic valve from weather and debris; and a redesigned channel-lift tube support delivers trouble-free rake wheel-height adjustment. The DARF hay rake is available with up to 17 wheels in 24 different models in order to meet operators' specific needs. For more information contact sales manager Bruce Shannon at 559-909-1014 or visit www.nikkelironworks.com.