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24 CALF News • August | September 2019 • www.calfnews.net DODGE MFG. Continued from page 22 Ulrich points out the importance of restraining or slowing the animal within the chute. The resulting softening of his hit on the headgate was a “light bulb” moment that came practically with the first steer run through during research. It reduces stress on both livestock and handler, and it was done with no one around the chute. Laser sensors are accurate for monitoring the movement and restraining cattle. They even measure cattle height and whether their heads are caught properly. The chute is also capable of weighing the individual animals and automati- cally measuring and administering a correct dose of pour-on. How did all this technology get refined? Ulrich explains that they had an initial seven-year testing process at two feedyards. Now, there is a third yard cooperating with Brute Cattle Equip- ment, refining and adjusting the chute to respond to additional situations. Brute Cattle Equipment customers are treated like partners, he say. Much training is done in test yards, and additional training comes when purchased equipment is set up. Clients are encouraged to call Brute Cattle Equipment with ques- tions after installation and, ideally, there are cattle ready to work at chute setup time to further acclimate employees to the new system. Ulrich himself may spend a few days at a given property. Although the system sounds complicated, its actual operation is relatively simple. Adjustments to specific groups of cattle are made with factory presets. The chute may be set to accommodate, for example, 500- weight calves up to 1,000-pound yearlings and larger. How foolproof is this thing? All chutes are rated to be outside. They will stand rain or a real thorough washing. The high-tech part of this chute is slated to last 15 years, with 24/7 use. The Brute chute itself will wear out before the electronics, and the PRODUCT INFORMATION NADA 141-334, Approved by FDA. 048539 R10 RESIDUE WARNING: Cattle intended for human consumption must not be slaughtered within 21 days of the last treatment. Do not use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older. Use of this drug product in these cattle may cause milk residues. A withdrawal period has not been established in pre- ruminating calves. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal. PRECAUTIONS: The effects of Zuprevo 18% on bovine reproductive performance, pregnancy and lactation have not been determined. Swelling and inflammation, which may be severe, may be seen at the injection site after administration. Subcutaneous injection may result in local tissue reactions which persist beyond the slaughter withdrawal period. This may result in trim loss of edible tissue at slaughter. Made in Germany Distributed by: Intervet Inc d/b/a Merck Animal Health, Summit, NJ 07901 Copyright © 2011, Intervet Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co. All rights reserved. Injectable Solution for Cattle ANTIMICROBIAL DRUG 180 mg of tildipirosin/mL For subcutaneous injection in beef and non-lactating dairy cattle only. Not foruse in femaledairycattle20 monthsofageorolder or incalves tobe processed forveal. CAUTION: Federal (USA) law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. BRIEF SUMMARY: for full prescribing information use package insert. INDICATIONS: Zuprevo ® 18% is indicated for the treatment of bovine respiratory disease (BRD) associated with Mannheimia haemolytica , Pasteurella multocida , and Histophilus somni in beef and non-lactating dairy cattle, and for the control of respiratory disease in beef and non-lactating dairy cattle at high risk of developing BRD associated with M. haemolytica , P. multocida, and H. somni. WARNINGS: FOR USE IN ANIMALS ONLY. NOT FOR HUMAN USE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL INJECTION, DO NOT USE IN AUTOMATICALLY POWERED SYRINGES WHICH HAVE NO ADDITIONAL PROTECTION SYSTEM. IN CASE OF HUMAN INJECTION, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY AND SHOW THE PACKAGE INSERT OR LABEL TO THE PHYSICIAN. Avoid direct contact with skin and eyes. If accidental eye exposure occurs, rinse eyes with clean water. If accidental skin exposure occurs, wash the skin immediately with soap and water. Tildipirosin may cause sensitization by skin contact. For technical assistance or to report a suspected adverse reaction, call: 1-800-219-9286. For customer service or to request a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), call: 1-800-211- 3573. For additional Zuprevo 18% information go to www.zuprevo.com . For a complete listing of adverse reactions for Zuprevo 18% reported to CVM see: http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/ SafetyHealth. DO NOT USE ZUPREVO 18% IN SWINE. Fatal adverse events have been reported following the use of tildipirosin in swine. NOT FOR USE IN CHICKENS OR TURKEYS. 18% 46917 Zuprevo_Legal_CALF NEWS 2019_FA.indd 1 1/9/19 3:0 chute has been proven to handle up to 1 million head of cattle. Return on Investment (ROI) analyses have shown positive results. The basic Brute Chute plus the tech package will run $40,000-$45,000. A 20,000-head yard may be able to eliminate one employee position, paying for the chute in as few as four years. Even 5,000-head yards have shown the abil- ity to have an acceptable ROI, taking about 10 years for the chute to pay for itself. Ulrich says we are on the tip of the iceberg in terms of this kind of technology. Efficiency of cattle handling and safety for both livestock and people will continue to improve. Safety is the frontrunner, along with a reduction in bruising and added average daily gain from less stressful inter- actions with people. Ulrich says Brute Cattle Equipment appreciates their customers and the people of agriculture. He feels blessed to live in the United States and have hard-working, great people surrounding him. Dodge Manufac- turing-Brute Cattle Equipment plans on being around for another 50 years.  Matt Ulrich is the owner of Brute Cattle Equipment, Dodge, Neb., and the man behind the Stealth Chute. Pictured is Ulrich and his family at Dodge Equipment's 50th anniversary celebration, December 2018. Ulrich is holding son Hayes, age 4. His wife, Carly, is with daughter Lennon, 2.