Future Farmers: Where Are They Now
This past month, across the country FFA chapters celebrated National FFA Week. This celebration serves as a reminder to support local chapters and celebrate the organization’s impact on agricultural education and fostering future agriculturally involved citizens.
Upon realizing the excitement surrounding the week, we discovered we had several FFA alumni in our presence, so the obvious thought was to feature some throwbacks in our newsletter. As for where our FFA alumni are on our team… they are everywhere! From driving truck, selling feed, to our veterinary associates—FFA has positively impacted Spencer Ag Center’s staff. The FFA Alumni on our team include: Grace Thompson (vet), Andrew Quail (field marketer), Harvey Williams (field marketer), Kyle Long (vet assistant), Tom Johnson (showroom manager), Mitch Cahill (truck driver), Shane Meyer (truck driver), Paul Behrens (purchaser), Ryan Phillips (clinic manager), and Tim Christensen (field marketer)
“I think if you get an FFA or 4-H kid, you can’t pass them up. They know the meaning behind a late night or early morning choring and have a defined sense of work ethic that follows that mindset.” — Tim Christensen
The work ethic of our team is evident! From our FFA, 4H, and ag-involved team members who work by our side. Thank you!
Wall of Showmen
Spencer Ag Center's wall of showmen is a fun walk through history, displaying photos of some of our team members during their showing days, as well as family members, FFA & 4-Hers, and those who have fed Spencer Ag Center Feed to their livestock.
If you have a few pictures of you or your children that you'd like commemorated on our wall, feel free to bring a copy of the images into the store. Please only bring photos that are 4x6 or 5x7; we'll provide the frame. We'd love for our wall to be full of our Spencer Ag Community!
NEW PRODUCTS
Introducing Lidobands
Lido bands are an innovative way to band sheep and cattle, while maintaining a focus on animal welfare and comfort. “Lidoband, a novel lidocaine-impregnated elastrator developed for livestock production, aims to address the pain and discomfort associated with band castration by delivering lidocaine quickly. By utilizing advanced technology, Lidoband provides lasting lidocaine effects for the duration of the procedure, which offers enhanced comfort to the animals during the process.
The Lidoband contains 80mg of lidocaine and a skin permeation enhancer, allowing the anesthetic to seep from the band to the tissue. The use of Lido band delivers lidocaine into the scrotal tissue as fast as 2 hours and for up to 42 days. This approach avoids surgery or the administration of injection, which would also decrease the time and handling costs for the producer.”
Benefits to Using Lidobands
· Castration of calves up to 250lb. And lambs up to 50lb.
· Improved animal welfare
· Delivery of local anesthesia during castration
· Lidoband delivers local anesthesia from 2 hours up to 42 days post application
· No injections to be performed when using Lidoband
· Castration leads to increased average daily gain
· Comes in an easy to use blister to avoid touching the band
· Bloodless castration
· Prevent tail, scrotal, and naval wound fly strike
Source: lidoband.com
QLF Tubs
Spencer Ag carries Quality Liquid Feed’s Lick Tubs. Products currently offered:
· QLF Ignite 30 (30% Protein, 200lb. Tub)
· Ignite VP 20 An Max (20% Protein tub, 200lb, with Celmanax)
· Ignite Mineral (200lb. Tub)
Ask your field marketer or call our office to see if these tubs are the right solution for your herd!
First Defense Calf Health’s Tri Shield
What is it? It's a single-dose gel tube that provides immunity from E. coli, coronavirus, and rotavirus. A tube of Tri-Shield administered at birth, along with maternal colostrum, has been proven effective in third-party research to provide passive immunity against K99+ E. coli, bovine coronavirus, and rotavirus infections. First Defense protects calves from scours by giving them antibodies directly. Calves receive an instant dose of immunity from the most common scour pathogens. Meaning no reliance on dam- or calf-level vaccines to stimulate an antibody response!
Talk to your Field Marketer today to see if Tri Shield can help protect your calves from infection!
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