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Product Spotlight: Maxi-B 1000

Durvet’s highest level of vitamin B12 available. For use as a supplemental source of B Complex vitamins in cattle, swine, and sheep. Maxi-B 1000 contains B12, B1, B6, and B2.   Product sizes: 100 mL and 250 mL Approved For Use On: Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle, Sheep, and Swine Directions: Subcutaneous or Intramuscular injection is recommended [...]

By | October 6th, 2019|Cattle, Farm and Home, Product Spotlight, Sheep and Goat, Swine|Comments Off on Product Spotlight: Maxi-B 1000

An Inside Look at a First Time Cattleman Experience

 “Don’t dream it, live it” is a quote that gets shared across social media platforms to encourage people to live out their dreams instead of just thinking about them. These words of wisdom ring true for a first time cattle owner from Missouri who has dreamed of having cattle since he was helping his grandfather [...]

By | October 1st, 2019|Cattle, Durvet Culture and Marketing, Farm and Home|Comments Off on An Inside Look at a First Time Cattleman Experience

Product Spotlight: Calf Scour Bolus

For the control and treatment of the following diseases of beef and dairy calves caused by organisms sensitive to oxytetracycline: bacterial enteritis caused by Salmonella typhimurium and Escherichia coli (colibacillosis); bacterial pneumonia (shipping fever complex, pasteurellosis) caused by Pasteurella multocida.    Powerful – each bolus contains 500 mg oxytetracycline HCl for noticeable improvement signs in [...]

By | September 15th, 2019|Cattle, Farm and Home, Product Spotlight, Supportive Therapies and Vitamins|Comments Off on Product Spotlight: Calf Scour Bolus

Product Spotlight: Ivermectin Pour-On

Ivermectin Pour-On for cattle is indicated for the treatment and control of gastrointestinal roundworms (including inhibited Ostertagia ostertagi), grubs, flies, sucking and biting lice, and sarcoptic mange mites in cattle. Product sizes: 250 mL, 1 liter, 5 liters, and 25 liters Approved For Use On: Cattle Benefits: FDA approved and equivalent to the pioneer product Proven performance Broad-spectrum control [...]

By | August 25th, 2019|Cattle, Dewormers and Insect Control, Product Spotlight|Comments Off on Product Spotlight: Ivermectin Pour-On

The Colostrum Challenge

Weather, temperature, herd health conception rates, and managing inputs are all challenges that determine success, or ­failure, for every cow-calf operation. At times, all these factors seem to be working against the cattle rancher! If they’ve been successful in getting cows bred, with the anticipation of a manageable calving period, we’ve already succeeded in half [...]

By | August 13th, 2019|Cattle, Farm and Home|Comments Off on The Colostrum Challenge

How to Improve Neonatal Calf Survival

THE FIRST THREE WEEKS ARE CRITICAL Pre-weaning calf death is an economic challenge to cow-calf producers, resulting in the loss of money spent on breeding, feeding, and routine health care of pregnant cows. Based on USDA-APHIS survey data, about two-thirds of beef calf pre-weaning death occurs between birth and three weeks of age, indicating that [...]

Product Spotlight: HoofVet 1-2-3

Hoof Vet 1-2-3 is safe and effective for complete treatment of bacterial and fungal hoof problems on all hoofed animals. Product size: All products available in gallon, 30 gallons, or 55-gallon drums  Approved For Use On: Cattle and Horses and all hoofed animals. HOOFVET 1 | Copper-Sol Footbath Longer duration of activity Less cost to the producer Increased [...]

Product Spotlight: Permethrin 10%

Long-lasting livestock and premise spray, Durvet's Permethrin 10% provides knockdown, broad-spectrum kill, and excellent residual activity for up to 28 days. Product sizes: Available in 8 oz, 16 oz, and 32 oz bottles, as well as gallons Approved For Use On: Dairy cattle, beef cattle, horses, sheep, goats, dogs, swine, poultry, livestock premises, and homes. Benefits: Effective insect control [...]

By | May 5th, 2019|Cattle, Dewormers and Insect Control, Farm and Home, Pet, Poultry, Product Spotlight, Sheep and Goat, Swine|Comments Off on Product Spotlight: Permethrin 10%

Product Spotlight: High Level Vitamin B Complex

High Level Vitamin B Complex is an economical choice for providing a supplemental source of B Complex in times of illness,  stress or lack of nutrients.  Product size: Available in 100, 250, and 500 mL vials Approved For Use On: Cattle, Sheep, and Swine Benefits: Contains 100 mcg of B12 Contains 100 mg of B1 Advantageous when animals [...]

By | April 28th, 2019|Cattle, Product Spotlight, Sheep and Goat, Swine|0 Comments

Productive Herds Grow From Healthy Newborns

Emerging and recurring infectious diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites lead to significant health problems and mortality in various livestock including cattle, horses, swine, sheep, and goats. Continuing research and new technologies have resulted in new or improved treatment and therapies, but for small herd producers, the best medicine may be, as the [...]

By | April 28th, 2019|Cattle, Sheep and Goat, Supportive Therapies and Vitamins, Wound Care, Topicals and Pain Relief|Comments Off on Productive Herds Grow From Healthy Newborns