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Winter Horse Care Survival

Horses can survive, even thrive in frigid conditions – which seems contrary to conventional ‘anatomical’ wisdom since only a scant supply of blood flows to a horse’s limbs in the best of weather.  So it would seem horses would not be able to perfuse enough blood to warm their legs in extremely low temperatures.  “Yet [...]

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|1 Comment

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 [...]

Product Spotlight: Duraflex Joint Health Soft Chews

Duraflex Soft Chews for dogs of all sizes supports healthy joints, immune systems and digestive systems.  Product size: 30 count bottle (30 to 60 day supply) Duraflex Joint Health Soft Chews are great for active and older dogs! Benefits:  Calcium added for healthy bones Natural flavors that your dog will love! Now with probiotics to [...]

By | September 22nd, 2018|Pet, Product Spotlight, Supportive Therapies and Vitamins, Wound Care, Topicals and Pain Relief|Comments Off on Product Spotlight: Duraflex Joint Health Soft Chews

Pet Insurance – Finding out the Hard Way

Recently I wrote about Storm, the newest addition to our home, and the joy this little puppy provided our family.  Anything Storm chewed up, carried off or got into was forgiven because he did not know better and/or we needed to better train him.  I’m sure you are aware, puppies will chew on anything, eat [...]

By | September 16th, 2018|Pet, Wound Care, Topicals and Pain Relief|Comments Off on Pet Insurance – Finding out the Hard Way

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|0 Comments

Product Spotlight: Styptic Powder

Now available in a NEW SIZE! Styptic Powder for dogs, cats and birds is a safe, quick and effective aid to stop bleeding caused by clipping nails, declawing, tail docking or minor cuts or scratches.  Product size: 1.5 oz. jar Approved For Use On: Dogs, Cats and Birds Benefits: Stops bleeding caused by declawing, tail docking, minor cuts [...]

By | November 8th, 2017|Pet, Product Spotlight, Wound Care, Topicals and Pain Relief|Comments Off on Product Spotlight: Styptic Powder

Understanding Wound Management

From small skin tears to large open-flesh wounds, wound management is essential to the healing process. Keeping the wound clean is the number one thing that promotes healing. If the wound isn’t kept clean, it has the chance to become infected. As always, please contact your veterinarian before trying to treat an open wound on [...]

By | October 11th, 2017|Wound Care, Topicals and Pain Relief|0 Comments

Product Spotlight: Epsom Salt Flow Gel

  Size: 20 oz Flow Gel Ideal for Equine Epsom Salt Poultice reduces inflammation, soothes pain caused by bruises or sprains. Flow Gel allows application without a mess! Provides the benefits of Epsom salt in a gel Effectively draws out hoof abscesses and infections Soothes sole bruising & reduce swelling For use anytime when there [...]

By | September 12th, 2017|Equine, Product Spotlight, Wound Care, Topicals and Pain Relief|Comments Off on Product Spotlight: Epsom Salt Flow Gel

Supporting Horses through the Season of Change

As summer begins to give way to fall over much of the nation, the warm summer air is beginning to cool. Leaves are starting to change, and it is rapidly becoming time to think about moving horses off pasture and into the barn for the winter. For some horses, changes in husbandry and housing can [...]