Wintering Goats As temperatures drop and daylight shortens, goat producers should prepare to focus on winter preparation. Successfully wintering goats means more than simply providing shelter. Winter prep requires proactive nutrition planning, effective parasite management, thoughtful breeding and kidding strategies, and environmental considerations that vary by region. Regardless of whether you raise goats for show, […]
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How to Keep Goats Warm in the Winter
How to Keep Goats Warm in the Winter Winter weather can be tough on livestock, and goats are no exception. These hardy animals typically adapt well to colder temperatures, but they still need proper care to stay healthy and productive during the cold months. If you’re wondering how to keep goats warm in the winter, […]
What Do Sheep Eat in Winter? A Practical Guide to Cold-Weather Nutrition
What Do Sheep Eat in Winter When the cold months roll in, sheep owners often wonder: What do sheep eat in winter? Unlike summer, when lush pastures provide abundant nutrition, winter feeding requires careful planning to keep your flock healthy and productive. Here, we’ll explore the best winter diet for sheep, why it matters, and […]
Guide to Lambing Season
Lambing is perhaps one of the most anticipated times for any beginner and veteran sheep producer. After carefully making mating decisions, breeding the ewes and waiting through gestation, healthy newborn lambs hit the ground. Lambing is definitely a time of excitement! At BioZyme®, the makers of DuraFerm®, we specialize in vitamin and mineral supplements to strengthen your […]
Preparing for Goat Kidding
There’s nothing quite as fun as seeing the fruits of your labor in the form of newborn babies—baby goats, that is! When goat kidding season arrives, you can see how your genetic selection and mating decisions worked, and hopefully, you have great results. Wait, what is goat kidding? Kidding is the term used for mother […]
The Importance of Protein Tubs for Sheep
Protein is the building block for cells. As you develop and grow your quality sheep flock, your priorities should include the health and nutrition of your flock. If health and nutrition remain at the top of your list, you should offer adequate protein to your ewes when they need it most. When a ewe’s diet is […]
