| 2013-07-12 |    |
G Shepherd Animal Health wins RABDF Livestock Machinery and Equipment Award
The RABDF Livestock Machinery and Equipment Award made to the product that delivers the most economic value to the livestock sector was presented to the Milkworks Gold colostrum pasteuriser from Lancashire company, G Shepherd Animal Health at the Livestock Event.
“The entry was a clear winner,” commented RABDF council member, Angus Wielkopolski chairman of the three-strong judging team. “We were impressed by the simple to use system which can potentially deliver much improved health.
Milkworks Gold colostrum pasteuriser from
Lancashire company, G Shepherd Animal Health
The machine also incorporates defrosting and cooling abilities using disposable bags which maximize the hygiene for each calf while minimising labour involved.”
RABDF president, Prof David Leaver presents the award to Chris and Graham Shepherd with RABDF council member, Angus Wielkopolski
G Shepherd Animal Health’s Chris Shepherd commented: “We are thrilled to receive the award. The concept of pasteurising colostrum and calf milk is now being recognised as an important part of dairy herd health management along with further benefits to lifetime production, health status and profitability.”
RABDF created the award for exhibitors to the Livestock Event to recognise the importance of machinery and equipment to the current and future profitability of the livestock farming industry. The judges appraised each of the seven entry’s innovation, its economic advantages to the farmer, running costs including replacement parts and prices, servicing requirements, safety features, energy usage, potential market and list price.
