November 2012

Nearly 25 years ago, Allard and Tina Overzet brought their children to Canada from Holland in pursuit of better farming opportunities. They began their new life in Ingersoll, a small town situated just west of Woodstock, Canada’s Dairy Capital.

Here they established Woodstonian Holsteins, Inc. where they milked 40 cows in a tie stall facility. Today, Allard and Tina’s son Kees and his wife Wilma run the operation with the help of their four children: Korey (12), Derek (10), Christi (8), and Jana (7). They and their full-time employee, Nathan, work together to milk 165 cows and raise 160 youngstock. Years ago, Kees worked with his local Patz Dealer to install an automated feed storage system to help simplify chore time. The “fool-proof” installation utilizes Patz Model 98B Surface Drive, RD-2200 Ring Drive, and 98C Surface Drive Silo Unloaders to unload feed from three upright silos. Patz Model 166-A and 262 Chain-and-Flite Conveyors transport the feed from the silos to commodity bins in a pole building. “The Model 98C has pushed out 1,500-1,600 tonne of corn silage every year since it was installed in 1997. It has proven itself daily. I wouldn’t put another brand in even if it was cheaper,” said Kees. In 2010, the Overzets embarked on an expansion project which would include a new dairy facility, feed room/commodity shed, and double-10 milking parlor by the time it was completed in late 2011. Focusing on cow comfort, they opted to use sand bedding for the barn’s 200 stalls. Kees and Wilma knew they would need high-quality equipment to handle their herd’s sand-laden manure. Due to years of reliable performance, Patz was the only brand they considered for the job. With assistance from their local Patz Dealer, the family installed a Patz Model 500 Shuttle Box Scraper, specially designed for sand-laden slurry manure, and programmed it for automatic cycling. Twice a day, Korey scrapes the alleys with a skid-steer, pushing the manure through the gutter slats at the end of the barn. Here, the Shuttle Box Scraper pushes the manure through a tunnel and into a two-million-gallon manure lagoon. In May of 2011, the family decided to update their feeding method again, this time with a new 950 cu. ft. Patz 2400 Twin Screw Vertical Mixer. Since then, Kees reports that his feeding time has been reduced dramatically. What used to take him six hours now takes between 45 minutes and an hour. This has not only freed him up to do other chores, but has also led to a significant reduction in hydroelectricity expenses. In addition, Kees enjoys the flexibility to use a wider variety of ration ingredients, saying, “You can feed whatever you want to feed with this mixer.” He currently incorporates baleage into his heifer ration and silage and straw in his dry cow ration. The milking cows at Woodstonian Holsteins, Inc. are also enjoying the thorough, consistent TMR produced by the Overzets’ Patz Mixer. Kees noted, “The mix is very consistent from start to finish. The TMR is fluffier, and there’s no sorting.” The farm’s rolling herd average is 26,500 lbs. with 4.11% butterfat and 3.25% protein. So, what keeps the Overzets coming back to Patz?

(L to R back row) Jana, Wilma, Christi, Korey, (L to R front row) Derek, and Kees Overzet

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This is the real deal. Using RAPTOR™ knives works wonders. This knife advancement reduced torque, reduced the overall cost, and shortened processing time.

-Bob Buresh, RJB Marketing, Inc.

ExpEriEncE what othErs alrEady know…For provEn pErFormancE, count on !

“Cleans out right down to almost nothing”

Reaping the Fruits of a Patz Mixer

In October 2011, fifth generation dairy farmers, Rich & Eric Olson, purchased a

420 cu. ft. Patz 1200 Series Stationary Single Screw Vertical Mixer from their local Patz Mixer Dealer, Spartan Construction, Inc. of Luxemburg, WI. Rich and Eric feed three loads a day, including a small 200-pound batch. They run their mixer with a 30-horsepower motor and a variable frequency drive. Rich said, “We really like the variable frequency drive because it enables us to have

a better cleanout at the end. We can clean the mixer out right down to almost nothing. We’re really happy with how it’s performing for us.”

Ferme CMJI Robert is an apple and grape producer located in the

municipality of Rougemont, Quebec. One of their specialty products is applesauce for commercial markets. Pulpy waste from the applesauce-making process is mixed with sawdust and poultry litter by a 140 cu. ft. Patz 400 Stationary Single Screw Vertical Mixer. After 7-10 days in an in-vessel composter

and a curing period, the mixture becomes an eco-friendly, nutrient-rich fertilizer for their grape vineyards. The compost is placed at the base of the vines to provide nutrients and retain moisture for better growth in sandy soil.

Composting installation at Ferme CMJI Robert

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“My Patz mixes in half the time (brand “x” mixer), which saves me fuel, time, and labor. Plus, it does a more thorough job mixing.”

Paul Riniker of Greeley, IAV.P. of National Farmers Organization

1,250-head feedlot

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Rave Reviews for RAPTOR™ Knife Heard Globally!

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My feeder just loved the new RAPTOR™ knives. Baleage bales process in half the time compared to the standard knives.

-Wisconsin beef producer

With the use of the RAPTOR™ knives, the hay falls down quicker to the processing knives. They minimize waste without lessening the performance of the mixer.

-Australia dairy producer

First, they value their 20-year-long relationship with their local Patz Dealer, Embro Farm Systems, Inc., and the company’s owner, John Van Ginkel. “John is fair, and Embro is there when you need them. I don’t even look elsewhere – I don’t need to,” Kees said. Second, they appreciate the reliable, simple design that Patz equipment has to offer. Reflecting on his childhood, Kees recalled the saying from a sign his parents used to have: “Ora et Labora,” or in English, “Pray and Work.” In those days, it seemed that was all that the family had time to do. However, now that they have a dairy operation with automation and equipment that they can count on, the Overzets have been able to go on family trips. In fact, last spring they traveled to the Netherlands to visit relatives. Kees thinks it may be time for a new sign that reads, “Pray, Work, AND Play!”

“I wouldn’t put another brand in even if it was cheaper.”Continued from Page 1

Rich Olson of Olson, LLC Sturgeon Bay, WI

The Overzets commemorated the opening of their milking facility with family handprints.

Fits Patz Vertical Mixers with mixing capacities from 270-1,580 cu. ft. (7.6-44.7 m3). Contact your local Patz Mixer Dealer for details!

ExpEriEncE what othErs alrEady know…For provEn pErFormancE, count on !

Feeding for 2013: Mike Hutjens Weighs in

With 2013 fast-approaching, Mike Hutjens recommends that all dairy managers take the

time to inventory their forage, evaluate their feed costs, and research feed prices. Now is the time to develop effective strategies for next year’s feeding. After taking a dry matter inventory, decide whether you will need to purchase forage or forage extender feeds. Now is also the time to determine whether you will cull “problem” cows and/or reduce the number of heifers being raised using genomics. Income over feed cost, feed efficiency, feed cost per pound of dry matter, and feed cost per 100 lbs. of milk are feed-related values that may be useful for monitoring/evaluating the economics of your feeding program. Feed ingredient prices will vary depending on where you live, and by-product feeds may offer viable options. To compare feed prices, consider using these helpful programs: FeedVal 2012 from the University of Wisconsin (dairymgt.info/tools/feedval) and Sesame from The Ohio State University (sesamesoft.com). Source: Mike Hutjens, “Three feeding ‘musts’ for 2013,” Dairy Today, november 2012, 20.

Dr. Mike Hutjens, University of Illinois

Sand-Laden Manure No Match for Patz Tundra™ Pro Pump

J ohn Lasee has been farming in Sturgeon Bay, WI for as long as he can

remember. He is the third generation on the Lasee family farm since his grandfather, Anton Searth, established it in 1913. John and his wife Debbie purchased the dairy from his father, Frances Lasee, in 1985. Since building a new freestall barn in 2001, they have been milking 125 cows and raising over 100 youngstock. While the average age of a cow on most dairies is less than four years, the average cow in the Lasee herd is over six years old! All dairy farmers aim to

keep their cows comfortable, but with an older herd, cow comfort is an even bigger priority. “We breed for high components in our herd. Our fat test runs at 4.2% butterfat and 3.2% protein. Paying attention to detail is critical, and one of the keys to cow comfort and longevity is comfortable freestalls bedded with sand,” John said. Although sand bedding keeps cows comfortable, it can take a toll on manure handing equipment. So when he expanded his manure storage facilities in 2011, John purchased a Patz Model 2016 Tundra™ Pro Hydraulic Pump to handle his sand-laden manure. The pump installation was quick and easy, thanks to his local Patz Dealer, Spartan Construction, Inc. of Luxemburg, WI. Since the installation, John appreciates how simple manure handling has become and is saving labor because of it. “The pump has a simple, heavy-duty design and low HP requirements. We’ve had absolutely no problems with the Patz pump,” he stated. Clean and healthy, his Holstein herd has an SCC average of 100,000.

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John Lasee uses a Patz Tundra™ Pro Pump to handle his herd’s sand-laden manure.

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Proven Performers You Can Count On!

Whether you milk cows, grow heifers, raise beef cattle, ranch sheep, raise poultry, or compost waste, Patz has your material-handling needs covered:

Vertical Mixer Series140-1,580 cu. ft. (3.9-44.7 m3) mixing capacities.

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Featured Recipe:

!Serves 6 Prep Time: 15 Minutes

“Chicken breasts cook up tender and flavorful when slow-cooked in this enchilada-inspired soup. Toss all the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it simmer all day long while you’re at work. The scent of dinner will come wafting through before you even get through the door!”

Ingredients1 pound skinless, boneless chicken

breast halves

1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained

1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, including juice

1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth

1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce

1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles

1 white onion, chopped

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

2 bay leaves

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Directions1. Rinse and pat dry the chicken

breasts, then place into the bottom of a slow cooker. Add corn, tomatoes, chicken broth, enchilada

sauce, green chiles, onion, cilantro, bay leaves, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.

2. Cook on low for 6 hours. Transfer the chicken to a large plate, then shred the meat with two forks. Return the chicken to the slow cooker and continue cooking for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

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“I wouldn’t put another brand in even if it was cheaper.”

Vertical Mixer Series: The Cattleman’s Choice

Rave Reviews for RAPTOR™ Knife Heard Globally!

Feeding for 2013: Mike Hutjens Weighs in

Sand-Laden Manure No Match for Patz Tundra™ Pro Pump

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ChiCken enChilada Slow Cooker Soup

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