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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

Product Spotlight: Ivermectin Sheep Drench

Ivermectin Sheep Drench is a ready-to-use, free-flowing solution of ivermectin. It is formulated to deliver the recommended dose rate of 0.2 mg ivermectin per 1 kg body weight given orally at a volume of 3.0 mL per 26 lbs body weight.  Indications: Ivermectin Sheep Drench provides treatment and control of adult and fourth-stage larvae of [...]

By | September 27th, 2022|Dewormers and Insect Control, Farm and Home, Product Spotlight, Sheep and Goat|Comments Off on Product Spotlight: Ivermectin Sheep Drench

Things to Know When Buying a Goat

So you've decided to take the plunge and add some goats to your farm? Goats are fun animals and have become more popular as people are trying to return to a more sustainable lifestyle. When someone is a first-time goat buyer, they may not know what to look for or which important questions to ask. [...]

By | September 20th, 2022|Farm and Home, Goats, Sheep and Goat|Comments Off on Things to Know When Buying a Goat

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

Product Spotlight: Synergized Permethrin 1%

Synergized Permethrin 1% is for use on lactating and nonlactating dairy cattle, beef cattle and calves to control lice, horn flies and face flies. It also aids in the control of horse flies, stable flies, house flies, mosquitoes and black flies. For use on sheep to control sheep keds and lice.  For use in and [...]

By | March 10th, 2021|Cattle, Dewormers and Insect Control, Product Spotlight, Sheep and Goat|Comments Off on Product Spotlight: Synergized Permethrin 1%

Product Spotlight: Vitamin B Complex Oral Gel

For use as a supplemental source of B Complex Vitamins in Goats, Sheep and Calves. Fortified to support appetite, digestion and energy levels. Administer during kidding, vaccinating, post antibiotic, deworming, weaning, diminished feed intake and other stressful events. In a “Real Gel” base, Fortified Vitamin B Complex Gel melts at body temperature for ease in [...]

By | December 20th, 2019|Cattle, Product Spotlight, Sheep and Goat, Supportive Therapies and Vitamins|Comments Off on Product Spotlight: Vitamin B Complex Oral Gel

Product Spotlight: Penicillin Injectable

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Penicillin Injectable is no longer available under the Durvet brand name, in accordance with the rulings of GFI #263. Stay informed about the latest developments by signing up for updates on GFI #263 and its impact on dealers, producers, and consumers. Discover alternative products that meet your animal health needs at www.DurvetPrevent.com.   [...]

By | December 13th, 2019|Cattle, Dewormers and Insect Control, Equine, FDA Updates, Product Spotlight, Sheep and Goat, Swine|Comments Off on Product Spotlight: Penicillin Injectable

Antibiotics for Your Animals – More Changes on the Way

On January 1, 2017, the world of over-the-counter (OTC) animal health antibiotics changed. This was the end of a three-year transition for manufacturers of feed grade and water-soluble antibiotics to change their product labels, removing growth promotion claims and restricting these items to veterinary oversight. Up until recently, injectable, bolus and intra-mammary antibiotic formulations did [...]

By | October 18th, 2019|Cattle, Dewormers and Insect Control, Equine, Farm and Home, FDA Updates, Poultry, Sheep and Goat, Supportive Therapies and Vitamins, Swine, Wound Care, Topicals and Pain Relief|Comments Off on Antibiotics for Your Animals – More Changes on the Way

Product Spotlight: Maxi-B 1000

Durvet’s highest level of vitamin B12 available. For use as a supplemental source of B Complex vitamins in cattle, swine, and sheep. Maxi-B 1000 contains B12, B1, B6, and B2.   Product sizes: 100 mL and 250 mL Approved For Use On: Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle, Sheep, and Swine Directions: Subcutaneous or Intramuscular injection is recommended [...]

By | October 6th, 2019|Cattle, Farm and Home, Product Spotlight, Sheep and Goat, Swine|Comments Off on Product Spotlight: Maxi-B 1000

Product Spotlight: Lamb & Kid Colostrum Oral Gel

Lamb & Kid Colostrum Oral Gel is a nutritional supplement for newborn sheep and goats, which contains a source of live (viable) naturally occurring microorganisms, dried colostrum milk, and vitamins. Product sizes: 30 gm syringe  Approved For Use On: Newborn sheep and goats Benefits: Easy to use gel formulation that provides a source of live (viable) naturally occurring [...]

By | June 16th, 2019|Product Spotlight, Sheep and Goat, Supportive Therapies and Vitamins|Comments Off on Product Spotlight: Lamb & Kid Colostrum Oral Gel