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Co-op NewsRetail offers NOVEMBER 2010Ballyclough Co-op centenary commemoratedPictured at the unveiling of the commemorative sculpture and plaque for the Ballyclough Co-op centenary were (l to r) former BallycloughGeneral Managers, Denis Murphy and John Myres with former Chairman John O’Leary.The final Centenary Celebration tomark the establishment ofBallyclough Co-op Creamery Ltdin 1908 was held on Sunday,October 3rd, at the site of the oldBallyclough Creamery. Theunveiling comprised of Mass atSt. John the Baptist Church,Ballyclough, followed by an officialunveiling of a commemorativesculpture and plaque by theBallyclough Centenary Committee.Speaking at the unveilingDairygold Chairman VincentBuckley said, “As a farmer I thinkwe owe a great debt of gratitudeto the men and women who cametogether here 100 years ago toform Ballyclough, and the otherswho did it in many regions aroundthe country. It was their vision for aco-operative structure that hasmaintained the livelihoods of ruralfarming families for generations.It is my hope as Chairman ofDairygold that it will go onsupporting farming families formany generations to come.”Everything for you and your home!

Minerals for Beef Cattle and Sheep (continued)• Superchoice Cattle General PurposeGold is suitable for intensive finishingcattle, replacement dairy heifers andcattle being pushed hard. It has anumber of additional features over thestandard product:- Contains Bioplex Zinc at 40% of thetotal zinc level.This is the organic form (the form theanimal uses) of this vital trace elementinvolved in animal health and hoofstrength.- The Vitamin E level has beenincreased four fold over the standardproduct.High levels of Vitamin E help reducethe incidence of disease plus helpimprove the overall animal health statusof the animals.- Contains the full recommended rate ofBiosaf yeast. Biosaf has been shown toreduce digestive upsets, improve fibredigestion and lead to increased liveweightgains3. Superchoice Buckets - Molassedblocks (see tables 1 and 2 forspecifications)• Suitable where it is impractical to feedpowdered minerals correctly• Good levels of all vitamins, mineralsand trace elements• Highly palatable for optimum intakes• Weatherproof for minimum waste2010 Grain PricesDAIRYGOLD CO-OP SOCIETYLIMITED - FINAL GRAINPRICES HARVEST 2010Prices quoted are prices pertonne @ 20% Moisture unlessotherwise statedGrain Type: Price Incl. Price Excl.V.A.T. V.A.T.@ 5.2%WHEAT €168.32 €160.00BARLEY €157.80 €150.00MALTINGBARLEY €173.58 €165.00OATS -CONTRACT* €157.80 €150.00OATS - NON-CONTRACT** €152.54 €145.00* Base price for Oats (Contract) isset at 20% Moisture and 53 KPH**Base price for Oats (Non-Contract)is set at 52 KPHImproved Telephone Serviceat Lombardstown MillWe recognise that it has been frustrating at times when callingthe mill. To improve our service to you the following changeswere recently introduced.Customers using the landline numbers 022 47275 and 022 47313are greeted with the following recorded message:“Welcome to Dairygold Quality Feeds- For feed orders and customer service please press 1- For the laboratory please press 2- For the transport department please press 3 ”If #1 is selected the phone may be answered by any one of our customer service team.If the call is not answered within 15 seconds a voicemail will offer you the option to keepholding, leave a message or go back to the main menu option. This cycle will continueindefinitely, until it is answered, if you wish to hold.If #2 is selected you are transferred to the laboratory.If #3 is selected all telephones in the transport department will ring simultaneously. If thecall is not answered you will be given the option of voicemail.When the office is not manned you are diverted to a mobile number. The menu optionslisted above are not available in this instance. The call will be answered by a member ofstaff on duty. If you are not answered you will have the option of voicemail. This voicemailwill be dealt with asap.This service is available 24/7Monthly€50 VoucherWinnersRichard O’ShaughnessyAskeaton, Co. LimerickBrendan & Linda O’ConnellCoachford, Co. CorkPatrick RyanClonmel, Co. TipperaryMonthly€50 VoucherWinnersUse the Dairygold Postal Payment Envelope and you could be a lucky winner!3

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