Working Ranch Magazine January/February 2025

new on the range READER LEADER

SHOCK TALK SensorTech, L.L.C. is pleased to announce a new family of agricultural and consumer products derived from 40 years of commercial and industrial experience in bulk liquid tank monitoring. Fence D Tech , patent pending, monitors livestock electric fence lines used by ranches, farms, and livestock managers across the U.S., notifying users with mobile friendly web, text, and/or email that a fence is not functioning properly. Fence D Tech uses cellular to alert a change

Merck Animal Health announces the wide availability of a new series of ALLFLEX® APR handheld RFID readers, which are designed to enhance efficiency and productivity for livestock producers. The new family of handheld readers offers expanded storage

in a compact, rugged format, which is useful for livestock producers to manage record collection with speed, convenience and accuracy. The new APR650 is the top-of-the line unit. This reader scans Electronic Identification

of state in the fence within 30 seconds* when installed on the end of an electric line and the fence charger is turned on/off or the line is broken or shorted. This monitor allows livestock

tag numbers and barcodes, opening

owners and managers to run daily tasks better when fence assets do not need to be inspected. Taking pre-orders through February 15, 2025 for $174.99 at SensorTechLLC.com with expected delivery by March 31, 2025**. Orders after February 15, 2025 will be fulfilled at M.S.R.P of $249.99. A yearly cellular data plan of $72 is required when provisioning Fence D Tech to receive notifications. * Coverage is dependent upon cellular signal strength **Delivery is contingent upon overall demand and supply chain.

new avenues for producers to link an animal to any information that has a barcode. The APR650 has a useful keypad for entering information, stores up to one million records and can be connected remotely to a producer’s office. Each APR product is ergonomically designed in rugged casing and verifies reads with flashing lights, vibrations, and sounds. The free Allflex CONNECT smartphone application facilitates information transfer from APR to office. For more information visit allflexusa. com or talk to your Merck Animal Health sales representative.

BETTER BEDS Bedrock Truck Beds symbolize American quality, Texas pride, and the integrity of a small-town legacy. Not a single detail was overlooked in developing truck beds that exceed the expectations of our customers. Bedrock has led innovation in the truck bed industry by inventing simple yet revolutionary solutions such as our patented adjustable headache racks, plug and play wiring adapters, pre-assembled installation kits, and the QUAD bed. After a hard day’s work, our customers can tip their hats to the dependability and durability of their Bedrock truck bed. ● Bedrock’s patented, adjustable headache rack is designed to fit all major truck makes, models, and cab styles. ● Backed with a 3-year, 36,000-mile comprehensive warranty to ensure quality. ● Their beds are shot blasted to raw, white metal before powder coating for maximum adhesion and longevity. ● With a gooseneck hitch rated at 30,000lbs, a turnover ball rated at 30,000lbs, and a receiver hitch rated at 18,000lbs,

Bedrock Truck Beds are built for heavy work. Head over to https://bedrocktruckbeds.com/ quadseriestruckbeds for more info.

16 I JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2025 WORKING RANCH audited readers run 21 million head of beef cattle.