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. […]
Category: Nutrition
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, […]
Caring for Show Pigs in Cold Weather
It’s that time of the year again for cold temperatures. This can be one of the most difficult parts of this season to keep hogs healthy. We’ve included a few tips that will allow your project to not only survive, but to thrive during this time of year. Warmth: Obviously, our concern is being able […]