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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

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

Evaluating Parasite Control: Get A Free FECRT Kit

Sponsored Content By Grant Crawford, Ph.D., Cattle Technical Services, Merck Animal Health Deworming is no longer a set-it-and-forget-it management step. With antiparasitic resistance on the rise, cattle producers should take steps to evaluate effectiveness of their deworming programs - and adjust internal parasite control strategies accordingly. Successful deworming should result in a 90% or greater [...]

By | April 18th, 2022|Cattle, Dewormers and Insect Control, Merck|Comments Off on Evaluating Parasite Control: Get A Free FECRT Kit

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

Gel Tubes: Gel Supplements for Dairy Cattle

Cal-Mag-Co Gel Indications: A nutritional supplement containing calcium, magnesium and cobalt for cattle during calving Product Advantages: Provides 62 grams of calcium Easy to administer Contains "TRUE GEL" base - product will not run out of the animal's mouth Neutral pH which is ideal for the animal No withdrawal time Contains Citric Acid - aids absorption [...]

By | November 4th, 2021|Cattle, Product Spotlight, Supportive Therapies and Vitamins|Comments Off on Gel Tubes: Gel Supplements for Dairy Cattle

Spring Pasture Management Tips

As soon as those green sprouts start emerging from the soil, the temptation to get livestock grazing is high. Allowing grazing before forage is mature can stunt the growth and quality for the remainder of the grazing season. The growth of cool-season grasses slows down as temperatures rise above 75° F. By being proactive and [...]

By | March 8th, 2021|Cattle, Farm and Home|Comments Off on Spring Pasture Management Tips

Product Spotlight: Durvite

Durvite is a flaxseed meal based, multi-species nutritional supplement designed to enhance the overall appearance and condition of livestock, horses and pets. Give your animal a show champion appearance. Approved For Use On: Horses, Cattle, Farm Animals, Poultry, Swine, Dogs and Cats Packaging: 5 lb pail, 25 lb pail Product Advantages: The perfect nutritional balance for optimal [...]

By | June 30th, 2020|Cattle, Equine, Pet, Product Spotlight, Supportive Therapies and Vitamins|Comments Off on Product Spotlight: Durvite

Product Spotlight: DuraLift Paste

DuraLift Paste contains a source of live (viable) direct fed microorganisms as well as high quality bovine colostrum and functional proteins. Description: Contains host specific direct fed microorganisms, as well as high quality bovine colostrum and egg based functional proteins. DuraLift is recommended to be used as a colostrum supplement where colostrum deficiency is suspected. Approved [...]

By | June 16th, 2020|Cattle, Product Spotlight, Supportive Therapies and Vitamins|Comments Off on Product Spotlight: DuraLift Paste