Intakes up 10-15% and components up 10 points!

(L to R) Ken Wullms of Embro Farm Systems, Inc.
with Marilyn, Harry, & Ryan Dykxhoorn.

Harry and Marilyn Dykxhoorn, along with their son Ryan, operate their 160-cow dairy, known as Dykholm Farms Ltd., near Brownsville, Ontario.

In February of 2011, the Dykxhoorns consulted their local Patz Dealer, Embro Farm Systems, Inc. of Embro, ON, about investing in a new Patz Vertical Mixer. To fulfill their feed-handling needs, they purchased a 615 cu. ft. Patz 1200 Series Stationary Single Screw Vertical Mixer along with a Patz Model 3605 Belt Conveyor to move the TMR discharged by the mixer into a feed cart.

Since the installation, the Dykxhoorns are impressed with how quickly their new mixer blends a quality TMR using a variety of ingredients, including large 4'x6' hay bales. The ration delivered is a better quality, more palatable mix that cows love. In fact, intakes are up by 10-15%!

This Patz 1200 Series Vertical Mixer & Model 3605

Belt Conveyor keep the Dykholm herd fed on time!

Harry and Ryan currently mix two batches a day, divided into four daily feedings for high and low groups. They report time, labor, and energy savings with the ability to mix larger batches in less time. It only takes 10 minutes of run time with a diesel engine to mix a whole day's feedings.

Based on Canada's quota system, milk components have an even greater impact on a dairy's bottom line. Since they purchased their new mixer, Harry reports an impressive 10-point increase in component values!

As they experienced with their previous Patz equipment, the 1200 Series Vertical Mixer and Model 3605 Belt Conveyor are engineered for long life, low maintenance, and trouble-free operation. Harry said, "We like the durability of our Patz equipment. Life is good, and it makes the day seem brighter when nothing breaks."

*The Dykxhoorns were also featured in the November 2011 issue of the Patz LINK Newsletter!

     Visit www.patzcorp.com to read more 
Success Stories from satisfied Patz customers!