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Show Time! Tips to Keep Livestock Cool

It’s fair season at your local county and state fairs and dang, it’s hot! Rolling into August and September reminds us of fair season. Kids in 4-H and FFA are busy getting their animals prepped for the season. In many parts of the country, they have experienced hotter than usual temperatures this summer. To keep [...]

By | August 8th, 2018|Cattle, Wound Care, Topicals and Pain Relief|Comments Off on Show Time! Tips to Keep Livestock Cool

Product Spotlight: DuraLyte Calf

Product Size: 30 gm tube Ideal for Ranchers, Dairy Farmers, Cattlemen, and Show Cattle Owners Benefits: Contains Montmorillonite clay – a special type of clay known for its effectiveness in binding toxins which can slow the onslaught of scours Contains Electrolytes – used to replace essential minerals lost during scours Safe to use as adjunct therapy – [...]

By | August 5th, 2018|Cattle, Product Spotlight, Supportive Therapies and Vitamins|Comments Off on Product Spotlight: DuraLyte Calf

Understanding Clostridia: A sneaky bacteria

Vaccination vital to prevent blackleg and other clostridial diseases in livestock Several life-threatening livestock diseases are caused by bacteria called clostridia. These diseases are extremely aggressive and nearly always fatal. As a responsible animal owner, there are many ways to provide the best care for your stock when it comes to clostridial diseases – among them, vaccination is [...]

By | May 10th, 2018|Cattle, Vaccines|Comments Off on Understanding Clostridia: A sneaky bacteria

The Benefits of Reduced or Low-Stress Livestock Handling

Handling livestock, whether to provide routine care or for treatment of sickness, is a common and often unavoidable part of livestock production. However, there are instances where handling can be avoided, and it is important to be aware of the performance effects that livestock handling may have. Why low stress and non-handling matters There’s plenty [...]

By | November 8th, 2017|Cattle|Comments Off on The Benefits of Reduced or Low-Stress Livestock Handling

Modern Bovine Products: All-Natural Ingredients That Match or Outperform Antibiotics

The Durvet staff, along with several of our vendor partners, have been planning for the changes in VFD and antibiotic laws…and the decline and departure of use of antibiotics…since the upcoming changes were first announced several years ago. Working with our vendor partners we’ve sourced modern technologies to utilize all-natural ingredients that match or outperform [...]

By | November 8th, 2017|Cattle|Comments Off on Modern Bovine Products: All-Natural Ingredients That Match or Outperform Antibiotics

Product Spotlight: DuraFend

Looking for a dewormer that can be used on a wide range of animals? Check out DuraFend! DuraFend Multi-Species Medicated Dewormer is indicated for the control and removal of worms in a broad range of animals. Pellets may be top dressed or blended with feed.  Approved For Use On:  1 lb: Beef and Dairy Cattle, Swine, [...]

By | September 12th, 2017|Cattle, Dewormers and Insect Control, Equine, Product Spotlight, Sheep and Goat|Comments Off on Product Spotlight: DuraFend

Understanding Copper Deficiencies

Trace element availability is influenced by season, geographic location, soil type and type of forage. Generally, fewer trace elements are present in fast-growing forages, and trace elements can be tied up more often when higher levels of soil are taken in, while grazing or from when forages are made. Signs of copper deficiency can be [...]

By | September 12th, 2017|Cattle|Comments Off on Understanding Copper Deficiencies

Product Spotlight: Durvet Dairy Bomb 55Z

Dairy Bomb-55Z kills and repels flying and crawling insects in homes, dairies, milk houses, horse barns, cattle operations, poultry barns, hog barns, food processing plants, restaurants as well as outdoor areas. Can also be used directly on cattle, horses, swine, chickens and other livestock.  Packaging: 25 oz aerosol Approved For Use On: Cattle, swine, horses, chickens and [...]

By | June 15th, 2017|Cattle, Dewormers and Insect Control, Equine, Farm and Home, Product Spotlight, Sheep and Goat, Swine|Comments Off on Product Spotlight: Durvet Dairy Bomb 55Z

Product Spotlight: JustiFLY Oral Larvacide

360-gram packs Ideal for cattle producers EPA-approved for use in all pasture and confinement cattle and calves for the control of horn flies, face flies, house flies and stable flies. Economical – No Reason to change, or pay more, for your preferred mineral just to add fly control Simple – Just add one pre-measured Add [...]

By | June 9th, 2017|Cattle, Dewormers and Insect Control, Farm and Home, Product Spotlight|Comments Off on Product Spotlight: JustiFLY Oral Larvacide

Product Spotlight: ShowEase Gel

ShowEase Gel uses a balanced combination of ingredients to support stress management and optimize relaxation and focus without causing drowsiness. ShowEase Gel is all-natural. Veterinarian recommended.  Packaging: 30mL tube Approved For Use On: Cattle, Calves, Sheep, Goats & Swine Benefits: Multi dose tube Multi-species Contains Suntheanine® L-Theanine and Colostrum Tranquility Peptide Complex™ Helps manage stress and [...]

By | April 6th, 2017|Cattle, Farm and Home, Product Spotlight, Sheep and Goat, Supportive Therapies and Vitamins, Swine|Comments Off on Product Spotlight: ShowEase Gel