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Customer Product Testimonial: DuraZyme Paste for Calves

“This past spring calving season, DuraZyme Paste for Calves saved a calf for us.  A cow calved a heifer calf… so we thought. When we went out to check cows, we only saw one calf with her and just figured that was her only calf. The next day when checking cows, we noticed another calf [...]

By | September 26th, 2023|Cattle, Farm and Home|Comments Off on Customer Product Testimonial: DuraZyme Paste for Calves

Hay vs Straw – What’s the Difference?

There are several sayings and phrases that use the word hay. Whether you are going for a 'hayride', headed to 'hit the hay', or placing 'hay bales' on your front porch for fall decorations, many people never realize that it's not actually hay! Most of these bales are actually made from straw. The obvious question [...]

By | May 10th, 2023|Farm and Home|Comments Off on Hay vs Straw – What’s the Difference?

How to Reduce Pinkeye in Cattle

The arrival of warmer weather means an increased risk of pinkeye in your herd. Pinkeye, or infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis (IBK) is a common eye disease seen in cattle around the world. This frustrating infection is not only costly, but it's labor intensive and can spread through your herd quickly if not treated in a timely [...]

By | March 7th, 2023|Cattle, Supportive Therapies and Vitamins, Wound Care, Topicals and Pain Relief|Comments Off on How to Reduce Pinkeye in Cattle

Controlling Anaplasmosis in Beef Cattle

Anaplasmosis is a prevalent tick-borne disease of cattle worldwide and a major obstacle to profitable beef production in the U.S. It is estimated that introduction of anaplasmosis into a previously naïve herd can result in a 3.6% reduction in calf crop, a 30% increase in cull rate and a 30% mortality rate in clinically infected [...]

By | November 3rd, 2022|Cattle, Durvet Culture and Marketing, Farm and Home|Comments Off on Controlling Anaplasmosis in Beef Cattle

Things to Know When Buying a Goat

So you've decided to take the plunge and add some goats to your farm? Goats are fun animals and have become more popular as people are trying to return to a more sustainable lifestyle. When someone is a first-time goat buyer, they may not know what to look for or which important questions to ask. [...]

By | September 20th, 2022|Farm and Home, Goats, Sheep and Goat|Comments Off on Things to Know When Buying a Goat

Guide to Proper Handling of Livestock Vaccines

Having a completely healthy herd of livestock doesn't just happen on its own, it requires time and proper care. Vaccinations are an important key to proper animal care and herd health. To protect your animals against diseases, it is not only important to vaccinate at the right time, but with the right product. To ensure [...]

By | March 8th, 2022|Cattle, Farm and Home, Vaccines|Comments Off on Guide to Proper Handling of Livestock Vaccines

The Key to Minimizing Transportation Stress in Livestock

Every year, millions of cattle are transported from point A to point B. Transportation will likely be the most stressful event a cow will face in their lifetime. As producers, it is our job to follow best management practices to provide the best animal care and welfare as possible. Reducing stress on livestock during handling [...]

By | January 5th, 2022|Cattle, Farm and Home|Comments Off on The Key to Minimizing Transportation Stress in Livestock

Product Spotlight: DuraLyte Advanced

DuraLyte Advanced may be used as a supplement to normal electrolyte and energy requirements to conserve hydration during times of stress that animals may experience when food or environment changes occur.  Approved For Use On: Calves, Pigs, Dogs, Cats, Lambs, and Foals Packaging: 64 gm sachet Benefits: Conserves hydration during times of high stress Supports normal electrolyte [...]

By | August 6th, 2020|Cattle, Equine, Pet, Product Spotlight, Supportive Therapies and Vitamins|Comments Off on Product Spotlight: DuraLyte Advanced

Product Spotlight: DuraBoost for Dairy Calves

DuraBoost for Dairy Calves is a next generation milk additive that promotes immunity, stimulates appetite and eases the transition to a grain diet.  Product sizes: 5 lb Pail Approved for use on: Dairy Calves Benefits: Contains essential oils to reduce pathogen load and oxidative stress Promotes health of stressed ruminants while stimulating appetite Feeds beneficial gut bacteria [...]

By | March 31st, 2020|Durvet Culture and Marketing, Product Spotlight|Comments Off on Product Spotlight: DuraBoost for Dairy Calves

Managing Parasites Around The Farm

If you are part of the growing trend of urban farming, hobby farming, or small to mid-scale farming you already know that there are many responsibilities. You put a lot of time into your farm and want to know the products and services you choose to work just as hard as you do, especially when [...]

By | November 4th, 2019|Cattle, Dewormers and Insect Control, Equine, Farm and Home, Pet|Comments Off on Managing Parasites Around The Farm