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Why Cattle Hoof Care Is Important

Over 200 species of hoofed mammals roam and pasture on every continent except Antarctica. Their numbers are staggering. Sheep and goats each claim populations over 1 billion. Cattle number 940 million with pigs close behind at 780 million. And there are also approximately 60 million horses worldwide. Hoofed animals, however, are a minority compared to [...]

By | July 18th, 2024|Cattle, Farm and Home, Wound Care, Topicals and Pain Relief|Comments Off on Why Cattle Hoof Care Is Important

Spring Cleaning – And What It Means for Your Retail Store

Emotionally and figuratively spring is the season for new beginnings, open windows, clean air, fresh scents of emerging plants and grasslands. However, before you can capture the freshness that springtime symbolizes, there’s a lot of dirty work to be done. And practically speaking, retail consultant Bob Phibbs, known for 30 years as the Retail Doctor, [...]

By | April 18th, 2024|Farm and Home|Comments Off on Spring Cleaning – And What It Means for Your Retail Store

Spring Into Cleaning Essentials For Coops And Barns

It’s a cliché you’ve probably heard annually from your mothers and fathers, grandmothers and grandfathers – and Mother Nature herself: Springtime is the season to give your farm and ranch a fresh start. Romanticists and optimists call spring a time for new beginnings. But no matter how you might idealize it, spring cleaning is essential [...]

By | April 18th, 2024|Equine, Farm and Home, Goats, Poultry|Comments Off on Spring Into Cleaning Essentials For Coops And Barns

Durvet Stands in Support of Farmers and Agriculture

National Agriculture Month is a dedicated celebration of the roots that anchor America – agriculture. This month pays respect to the hardworking individuals who farm the land, care for livestock, and sustain our essentials such as food, wool, and other products. At Durvet, we proudly contribute to the agricultural industry, specifically in the vital realm [...]

By | March 25th, 2024|Durvet Culture and Marketing, Farm and Home|Comments Off on Durvet Stands in Support of Farmers and Agriculture

Chick Days: Ensuring Your Flock Has A Happy Beginning

Chick Days are here! Are you prepared for your new chicks? It's easy to get caught up in the excitement, but it's crucial not to overlook anything when prepping for a new flock. We'll guide you through the essential steps and items needed to ensure your chicks grow up happy and healthy.   Here are [...]

By | March 14th, 2024|Farm and Home, Poultry|Comments Off on Chick Days: Ensuring Your Flock Has A Happy Beginning

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

10 Jaw-Dropping Facts About Sheep

Sheep are a unique species of domesticated animal often raised for wool, meat or milk production. Similar to cattle and goats, they are a ruminant mammal with four compartments to their stomach. Contrary to what you may have heard, sheep are very intelligent animals with many unique characteristics. Read more fun facts about these animals [...]

By | May 16th, 2023|Farm and Home, Sheep and Goat, Supportive Therapies and Vitamins|Comments Off on 10 Jaw-Dropping Facts About Sheep

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 Incubate and Hatch Chicken Eggs

Are you looking for a fun and educational spring project? Hatching your own chicken eggs is a rewarding experience. If you've been pondering expanding your backyard chicken flock, learning how to incubate and hatch your own eggs is a great way to get started. Below is a complete guide to ensure you are educated and [...]

By | March 23rd, 2023|Farm and Home, Poultry|Comments Off on How to Incubate and Hatch Chicken Eggs

Winter Goat Management Tips

As frigid winter temperatures settle in, it is essential for owners to make sure their livestock is prepared and comfortable. Goats are hardy animals and with extra care provided by livestock owners, they typically do very well in cold weather. By providing comfortable living conditions and nutrition, it can make cold months more comfortable for [...]

By | February 3rd, 2023|Farm and Home, Goats, Supportive Therapies and Vitamins|Comments Off on Winter Goat Management Tips