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Product Spotlight: NEW! Medicated Pet Grooming Line

NEW! Durvet Medicated pet products are designed for pets with dermatological conditions responsive to their active ingredients. The line is designed to cleanse skin, coat and ears and also alleviate basic skin and coat ailments.  Antibacterial & Antifungal Shampoo Product size: 16 oz. bottle  Antiseptic shampoo in a synergistic base that offers deep cleansing and [...]

By | April 22nd, 2022|Farm and Home, Pet, Product Spotlight, Wound Care, Topicals and Pain Relief|Comments Off on Product Spotlight: NEW! Medicated Pet Grooming Line

Product Spotlight: No Pick’n for Chickens

NEW! Durvet's No Pick'n for Chickens reduces cannibalism in your flock. With this spray, you can protect your feathered friends from aggressive flock members while they heal from wounds. Packaging: 8 oz. spray bottle Directions For Use:  Shake well before using. Start by applying to the tail feathers first then continue working up the back towards [...]

By | April 12th, 2022|Farm and Home, Poultry, Product Spotlight, Wound Care, Topicals and Pain Relief|Comments Off on Product Spotlight: No Pick’n for Chickens

How Do Horses Sleep?

There is much scrutiny when it comes to a horse's sleep routine. Do they always sleep standing up? Do they ever lie down? These are some of the most common questions that people ask about these large animals. If you're a new horse owner, you may find that your pet has strange sleeping habits, but [...]

By | April 7th, 2022|Equine, Farm and Home|Comments Off on How Do Horses Sleep?

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

Newborn Lamb Care 101

Proper care of newborn lambs is essential, especially if they are born in unfavorable weather conditions. Nearly 20% of newborn lambs die before weaning, with 80% of deaths occurring in the first 10 days. With the market value of newborn lambs and breeding stock, you want to limit losses as much as possible and ensure [...]

By | February 10th, 2022|Farm and Home, Sheep and Goat, Supportive Therapies and Vitamins|Comments Off on Newborn Lamb Care 101

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

Tricks: Teaching Your Dog to High Five

Next time your furry friend does something great, celebrate together with a high five! It's simple and fun to teach your companion this cute trick, and it will be sure to impress your guests! Not only is it stimulating for your pet to learn new tricks, but it's also a great way for you to [...]

By | January 3rd, 2022|Farm and Home, Pet|Comments Off on Tricks: Teaching Your Dog to High Five

New Worries About Backyard Chickens

For over a decade, Durvet and ProfitBuilder have traced the popularity of backyard chickens and espoused the virtues and satisfaction that raising them provides. In a recent article in Chickens And More, editor-in-chief Chris Lesley suggested that one reason backyard chickens have recently become even more popular stems from the COVID-19 pandemic. The lingering pandemic demonstrated the importance of [...]

By | September 22nd, 2021|Farm and Home, Poultry|Comments Off on New Worries About Backyard Chickens

Things You Should Know Before Adopting a Pet Pig

Adopting a pet pig isn't a decision that should be taken lightly. Over the last decade or so, the "mini" pig has become increasingly popular as a household pet. A combination of Instagram posts with cute piglets and even celebrity pig parents could be the reason why so many people want pigs as a pet. [...]

By | September 13th, 2021|Durvet Culture and Marketing, Farm and Home, Pet, Swine|Comments Off on Things You Should Know Before Adopting a Pet Pig

Healthy Treats Your Chicken Will Love

Chickens are just like any other pet; they love occasional treats! Treating your flock to something tasty helps to add variation to their diet and will keep them happy and laying eggs. There are plenty of chicken treats on the market, but a lot of their favorite treats can be found right in your kitchen! [...]

By | August 31st, 2021|Farm and Home, Poultry|Comments Off on Healthy Treats Your Chicken Will Love