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Progress Report/Press Release - Frontier Industrial Corp. Dec 31, 2001

After 7months of using the Vanguard windrow turner at the Edelweiss Egg Farm,the following are the observations:
Frontier Vanguard windrow turner in use on poultry farm Impressive results from using the Frontier Vanguard Windrow Turner for 7 months on an egg farmOne house now has 9.5 months worth of manure from the four-cage high system
Frontier Vanguard Windrow TurnerThe Vanguard has been turning the manure between two and three-times a week for 7 months
Vanguard Windrow Turner in use on an egg farmThe row height is now at 27-29 inches
Windrow Turner on an egg farmThe width is about 76 inches
Windrow Turner on an egg farmMoisture is around 45%
Windrow Turner on an egg farmRecent lab tests show an average of 2.75% Nitrogen
Windrow Turner on an egg farmLittle or no ammonia loss
Windrow Turner on an egg farmTemperatures in piles averages 135 degrees
Windrow Turner on an egg farmFly populations are dramatically and noticeably now (this is a subjective observation, but accurate.)
Windrow Turner on an egg farmBeatles are gone
Windrow Turner on an egg farmRodent trap count is down from 20 per week to 2
Windrow Turner on an egg farmOperating costs, not counting operator, have been $1.89 per hour after 500 hours of operation
Windrow Turner on an egg farmPaddle wear has been negligible and should last over 900 hours
Windrow Turner on an egg farmThis first machine has undergone several peripheral modifications and has performed very well
As a result of these tests, the final design has been completed
This turner is a Tool. When used with the proper protocol, it will become your best friend in achieving your poultry management goals.

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