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Gizmos & Gadgets

New products and services for the farm and ranch.

By Paige Nelson, Field Editor

May 20, 2026

Gizmos

This month’s edition of “Gizmos and Gadgets” features a an intuitive electronic identification (eID) tag reader, a mosquito control station and a generic version of Resflor Gold® antibiotic.

Intuitive handheld eID reader

Accurate eID and livestock records are a must. The HR0 from Gallagher ensures you never miss a tag, and the instant and secure data transfer means you can send eID numbers where they need to go, fast.

eId readerPower on. Scan. Done. No setup. No fuss. Instantly scan eID tag numbers the moment you turn on the HR0.

Easily connect to Gallagher and other brand weigh scales, smartphones, and farm apps via Bluetooth®. Or send eID numbers straight to note-taking apps like Excel® and Notepad.

The HR0 scans faster and reaches further than you would expect from an entry-level eID reader. A well-balanced and ergonomic design, plus long battery life, ensure the HR0 can keep pace with you during the most demanding days. Scan hundreds of animals easily and comfortably.

It’s all the essentials done right in one eID tag reader.

If you’re focused on compliance, weighing or simply want to eliminate manual recording and errors, the HR0 may be the reader for you.

For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3OVO0Co.

Mosquito control station

The In2Care® Mosquito Station from ENVU turns mosquitoes into part of the solution — spreading control where professionals can’t, stopping both adult mosquitoes and larvae.

Leveraging two active ingredients, the In2Care Mosquito Station is engineered to beat mosquitoes at their own game. When a female mosquito enters the station, an adulticide and a larvicide adhere to her body. From there, the mosquito then carries the larvicide to breeding sites, contaminating them before dying in six to 12 days.

Mosquito station

In2Care Mosquito Station

In2Care delivers precise, targeted control of nuisance mosquitoes, eliminating Aedes and Culex species while leaving yards and pollinators undisturbed. The station operates 24/7 and can be deployed at any time to eliminate mosquitoes.

  • Dual-power actives in the form of an adulticide and larvicide for multigenerational control.
  • Auto-dissemination of control, contaminating cryptic breeding sites that other applicators can’t.
  • No batteries or power source required.
  • Targeted precision, harms only mosquitoes.
  • Quick install, easy to use and maintain — no power, drilling or digging needed.

For more information, visit https://bit.ly/49IfAd8.

Generic injectable antibiotic for bovine respiratory disease

Parnell Technologies Pty. Ltd. announced the U.S. launch of nixiFLOR® (florfenicol and flunixin meglumine) injectable solution, recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of bovine respiratory disease (BRD) and control of BRD-associated pyrexia (fever) in beef and non-lactating dairy cattle. nixiFLOR is the first FDA-approved generic version of Resflor Gold®, containing the same active ingredients, florfenicol and flunixin meglumine.

Nexiflor

nixiFLOR

The FDA determined the product is bioequivalent to Resflor Gold, offering veterinarians and producers a cost-effective alternative with the same proven performance.

nixiFLOR combines antimicrobial treatment with anti-inflammatory action in a single subcutaneous injection, targeting BRD pathogens while reducing fever, helping cattle recover quickly and remain on feed. Its single-dose administration supports operational efficiency by reducing labor and chute time. As with all florfenicol-containing products, nixiFLOR is available by prescription only and must be used under the direction of a licensed veterinarian.

For more information, visit https://parnell.com/products/livestock/nixiflor.

Editor’s note: Paige Nelson is a freelance writer and cattlewoman from Rigby, Idaho. [Photos courtesy of respective companies.]

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