While cutting edge goat research may leave producers desiring more information there is a lot of applied ruminant research that can certainly help us answer important questions. One question that is commonly asked is “Which VitaFerm product should I be using to maximize reproductive success in my does”? The question becomes even more important as […]
Category: Nutrition
Acidosis Explained
Acidosis is a very serious disorder that is talked about by nutritionists and livestock enthusiasts, but is Acidosis and more importantly how do you prevent it? Dr. Susan Day and Research Professor in the Department of Animal Sciences at The Ohio State University, Dr. Francis Fluharty, help explain more about this disorder. What Is It? […]
New Product: VitaFerm Mineral Lyk Tub
At BioZyme Inc. we are always looking for new ways to better serve our customers and their animals, and one of the ways we feel we can accomplish this is through new product development. With that being said, we are pleased to announce our VitaFerm Mineral Lyk. Starting June 2014 the VitaFerm Mineral Lyk will be available […]
Saving Time with Solar Feeders
Benjamin Franklin once said, “Time is money,” and this could not be more true than today where we find ourselves juggling jobs, kids, extra curricular activities, livestock and much more. With a to-do list that seems like a mile long, why not eliminate one very time consuming thing off that list; the chore of feeding. […]
Make Your Own Mineral Feeder
Raising livestock can be a very expensive business or hobby, therefore we are always looking for new ideas that are efficient and can help reduce costs. Recently, we featured a mineral feeder idea sent to us from the Smith Family in Ohio, in our March VitaFerm Vibes newsletter. Many of our dealers and Area Sales […]
Donor Cow Nutrition
Although calving season has barely started for many cattlemen, thoughts of next year’s breeding decisions have already begun. In addition to natural service and A.I., you may be considering embryo transfer. Flushing those cows with superior phenotype and genetics can be an easy way to make rapid improvements in the quality of your cowherd. However, […]