Freemartin heifer is a condition that all cattlemen should be familiar with. It is a condition that leads to infertility, and it occurs when a heifer calf is born twin to a bull calf. Essentially, a freemartin heifer is a cow that has an improperly developed reproductive tract, making it incapable of becoming pregnant. This [...]
Did someone say Trick or Treat?! There is no better way to show your neighborhood furry friends extra love on Halloween than making a fresh batch of homemade treats. These mouth-watering, peanut butter, banana and oatmeal treats are sure to be a hit! Your furry friends deserves the best, especially when it comes to food. [...]
“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 [...]
Are your feathery friends looking a bit… bald? Don’t fret! Molting season is upon us – the time when chickens shed their old feathers to make way for the new ones as they prepare for the colder weather ahead. This time can take a toll on egg production as well as your flock’s comfort level. [...]
September is Senior Pet Wellness Month and is the perfect time to celebrate our older furry friends. As much as we adore our young, playful pups and kittens, our senior pets are just as lovable and, in many ways, more relatable. They may not be as active or energetic as they once were, but their [...]
Sales Pro, Durvet’s annual training conference, has been a growing event for the past two decades. Durvet takes pride in its mission and values of serving its members and designed the event to enhance product knowledge and sales enterprise. Sales Pro is an avenue to accomplish this by providing opportunities to learn and grow, consistently [...]
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 [...]
If you are part of the growing trend of urban farming, hobby farming, or small to mid-scale farming you already know that there are many responsibilities. You put a lot of time into your farm and want to know the products and services you choose work just as hard as you do, especially when it [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
