Model 400 Stationary Vertical Feed Mixer Success Story
Consistent mix from start to finish! Saves on time and energy.
Debbie and Ray Detweiler
Deep Run Dairy, Perkasie, PA
Debbie and Ray Detweiler of Perkasie, PA are the fourth generation to operate Deep Run Dairy, a family-owned farm in operation for over 100 years. At this time, the Detweilers’ Holstein herd consists of 90 cows and 90 replacement heifers.
To maintain their high-producing herd, the Detweilers focus on providing high-quality health care from day one. Ray is quick to credit his wife for getting the animals off to a good start with her excellent calf care. Although Debbie also works as a full-time nurse, she is essential to the farm’s success. Deep Run Dairy’s labor team also includes Jimmy Harris, Josh and Jeff Heacock, Phil Rice, Dave Overholt and Chris Sinack.
Always looking to improve their dairy, Debbie and Ray sought out a new TMR mixer that would allow them to incorporate more hay into their ration. They visited their local Patz Dealer, Cedar Crest Equipment, for assistance. In September 2009, the Detweilers purchased a 200 cu. ft. Patz Model 400 Stationary Vertical Mixer with optional steel side extensions, providing a total mixing capacity of 240 cu. ft.
“Our previous mixer would not handle much hay, and the hay came out unevenly in the ration. With the Patz, the mix is consistent from start to finish,” said Ray. In addition, he noted that his new Patz saves on time and energy.
Deep Run Dairy’s high-producing Holsteins have a current herd average of 31,287M, 1,062F, and 957P.
Debbie and Ray Detweiler appreciate the excellent service they receive from their local Patz Dealer, Cedar Crest Equipment. In addition to their new Patz mixer, the Detweilers count on their Patz Model 400 Gutter Cleaner and Model 9427 Bale Chopper to keep their operation running smoothly. Cedar Crest Equipment has locations in Myerstown, PA and Quarryville, PA to meet all of your feed and manure handling needs.