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Gizmos & Gadgets

Products and services for the farm and ranch.

By Paige Nelson, Field Editor

June 18, 2026

This month’s edition of “Gizmos and Gadgets” features a growth implant for calves in a drylot situation, a trap for feral hogs, a one-and-done piece of machinery that loads and hauls loose material, and new options for a midsize tractor.

Growth implant for calves in drylot

Zoetis has received an expanded label approval from the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) for Synovex^® One Grower for increased rate of weight gain for up to 200 days in growing beef steers and heifers in a drylot.

“This approval gives drylot cattle producers a long-acting implant option to support longer-term drylot periods, whether in confinement or on pasture with insufficient forage quality/yield. As one of only three implants containing trenbolone acetate (TBA) approved for drylot production, it supports additional weight gain for up to 200 days in growing beef steers and heifers when paired with proper nutrition.” says Jase Ball, associate director of global clinical research and development at Zoetis.

Effective immediately, existing packages of Synovex One Grower can be used in the drylot production phase. Animal health product suppliers and cattle producers will begin seeing packaging for Synovex One Grower with the updated indications by the end of 2026.

For more information, visit https://bit.ly/4ovufP3.

Feral hog trap

The Boarbuster is the smarter way to eliminate feral hogs — eliminating the whole sounder (herd) in one drop, according to WW Manufacturing.

Feral hogs root up fields, destroy fences, foul water sources and compete with livestock for feed. A sounder of 20-30 hogs can root out and destroy an entire field of crops in a single night. They reproduce faster than almost any other large mammal, which means trapping individuals one at a time barely makes a dent. To actually reduce a population, you have to catch the entire family group at once.

The BoarBuster is built specifically for that. A large corral-style trap with a cellular-enabled drop gate, it lets you monitor a bait site remotely from your smartphone and trigger the drop the moment the whole group is inside. No more spooking the sounder by approaching the trap too early. No more dominant boar learning to avoid the entrance. You wait until they’re all in, then you drop the gate.

For more information, visit https://bit.ly/4a2d2XK.

Loose material loader and hauler

The newest product from RAP Manufacturing is the LoadAll. This groundbreaking machine is designed and constructed entirely in-house to load manure, feed, snow and other loose materials. The LoadAll is set to revolutionize manure handling by simplifying and speeding up the process of cleaning up aprons and pens. With large-capacity boxes and high-speed material loading, this machine can help keep more manure out of the pens on a daily basis.

From agricultural operations to general property maintenance, the LoadAll is a dependable solution for winter snow management.

Key benefits:

fast and efficient snow removal;
high-capacity material handling;
durable construction for tough conditions; and
ideal for farms, feedlots and commercial properties.

For more information, visit https://bit.ly/43Dnl0J.

New options for midsize tractors

John Deere has launched the latest generation of its 6R Series tractors, designed to help farmers and ranchers get more done with greater comfort, command and performance. The MY27 6R tractor can be the perfect fit for the needs of any farm, dairy or ranch, delivering the strength of a larger tractor with the agility and efficiency farmers need every day.

The new John Deere 6R brings together power, comfort and control with features designed to help operators take on demanding work with greater confidence. A new e19™ powershift transmission delivers seamless shifting and strong performance in tough applications, while an updated cab and CommandArm™ with CommandX™ controls create a more spacious, intuitive operator experience with improved visibility to help reduce fatigue during long days. Suspension and steering improvements further enhance ride quality and handling, giving operators a smoother, more confident feel both in the field and on the road.