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Product Spotlight: Topical Fungicide

All purpose and multi-species, Topical Fungicide aids in the control of summer itch, girth itch, foot rot, ringworm, and other fungal problems. Product size: Available in 16 oz or 32 oz bottles both with sprayers Approved For Use On: Cattle, Sheep, Goats, Horses, Dogs, and Cats Benefits: Ready-to-use Great for ringworm All purpose and multi-species product Provides effective [...]

By | April 21st, 2019|Cattle, Equine, Farm and Home, Pet, Product Spotlight, Sheep and Goat, Wound Care, Topicals and Pain Relief|Comments Off on Product Spotlight: Topical Fungicide

How The Farm Bill 2018 Shapes Up

In many ways, the 2018 Farm Bill is comparable to the 2014 Farm Bill. Our newest Farm Bill provides critical backing to America’s agriculture sector for a wide range of services, safety nets, entitlements, research, development, data gathering, and management among others that stretch out to just about every corner of the economy. This benefits [...]

By | February 18th, 2019|Cattle|Comments Off on How The Farm Bill 2018 Shapes Up

VFD and NGPs – Understanding What It All Means

VFD - In The Know As a dealer you can still sell antibiotics, but only if your customers present a VFD or prescription. If you choose to sell products included in the GFI #213 list you will be subject to additional compliance obligations set forth by the CVM including, but not limited to, the following: [...]

By | January 21st, 2019|Cattle, Dewormers and Insect Control, Farm and Home, FDA Updates, Poultry, Sheep and Goat, Supportive Therapies and Vitamins, Swine|Comments Off on VFD and NGPs – Understanding What It All Means

FDA “Injecting” New Restrictions On Antibiotic Sales

At the United Nations General Assembly in September, Secretary Alex Azar, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), unveiled plans for a worldwide offensive against antimicrobial resistance. The initiative is known as “The AMR Challenge” is a far-reaching effort to slow antibiotic resistance. It will enlist forces from both the human and veterinary medical [...]

By | January 15th, 2019|Cattle, Dewormers and Insect Control, Farm and Home, FDA Updates, Poultry, Sheep and Goat, Supportive Therapies and Vitamins, Swine|Comments Off on FDA “Injecting” New Restrictions On Antibiotic Sales

Product Spotlight: Formula 911®

Formula 911® provides hydration & energy to young animals by supplying them with a blend of electrolytes, probiotics, nutrients & sugars.  Product size: Single use 100 gm packet - no waste or mess Approved for use: Young calves, foals, lambs, kids, baby pigs, fawns, llamas and alpacas crias. Benefits: Mixes with milk, milk replacer, or water for an [...]

By | January 14th, 2019|Cattle, Equine, Product Spotlight, Sheep and Goat, Supportive Therapies and Vitamins, Wound Care, Topicals and Pain Relief|Comments Off on Product Spotlight: Formula 911®

Winter Dysentery in Dairy Cattle

Winter has set in and dairy farmers must be prepared to deal with winter dysentery.  It is a highly contagious GI disorder commonly affecting herds in tight quarters and is mostly seen during the colder months. Recent research shows that winter dysentery is often caused by a specific strain of Coronavirus that seems to attack the [...]

By | November 27th, 2018|Cattle, Wound Care, Topicals and Pain Relief|Comments Off on Winter Dysentery in Dairy Cattle

Product Spotlight: DairyMint-35

Need an ALL natural cream that will soften and maintain your cattle or goats udders? Check DairyMint-35 out! Product Size: 1 Lb.  Approved for use on Dairy Cattle and goats  Benefits: Softens and maintains udder condition 35% Pure Japanese Peppermint Oil All natural formula What animals do you use it on? This product is approved for [...]

By | November 18th, 2018|Cattle, Product Spotlight, Supportive Therapies and Vitamins, Wound Care, Topicals and Pain Relief|Comments Off on Product Spotlight: DairyMint-35

Product Spotlight: Duramycin 72-200

Duramycin 72-200 (oxytetracycline) is a sterile, preconstituted solution of the broad-spectrum antibiotic oxytetracycline, and on a w/v basis, 40.0% 2-pyrrolidone, 5.0% povidone, 1.8% magnesium oxide, 0.2% sodium formaldehyde sulfoxylate (as a preservative), monoethanolamine and/or hydrochloric acid as required to adjust pH. Approved For Use In: Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle, Calves - including pre-ruminating (veal) calves, Swine [...]

By | November 11th, 2018|Cattle, Product Spotlight, Vaccines|Comments Off on Product Spotlight: Duramycin 72-200

Drought Challenges for Livestock Producers

This year’s drought conditions across a lot of the US is forcing livestock producers to re-evaluate how they manage their herds and how they feed. Nutrient deficient forages will cause a number of issues within the cowherd if not managed properly.  An adequate supply of both energy and protein is essential for the overall health [...]

By | September 29th, 2018|Cattle|Comments Off on Drought Challenges for Livestock Producers

Internal Parasites Threaten Herd Performance and Profits

Internal parasites can wreak havoc on your herd. That’s why an effective deworming program is an essential cornerstone of your herd health plan. Strategic deworming starts with understanding the life cycle of these pesky parasites and the effects they can have on cattle. How cattle get parasites It's important to understand that a parasite lives [...]

By | August 10th, 2018|Cattle|Comments Off on Internal Parasites Threaten Herd Performance and Profits