Small ruminants are not created equal. Often, companies lump sheep and goats in the same category when it comes to care and management. However, they have different nutritional needs, and therefore, BioZyme® creates targeted nutritional supplements for each species. DuraFerm ® is a line of nutritional supplements for sheep and goats that supports optimal digestion and nutrition for maximized performance at every stage […]
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Goat Mineral Requirements During Kidding Season: What Producers Need to Know
Goat Mineral Requirements During Kidding Season Kidding season is where preparation meets reality. Months of breeding decisions, health management, and nutrition planning culminate as newborn kids hit the ground running. While genetics and management matter, nutrition is the foundation that determines whether does kid easily, rebreed efficiently, and raise strong, vigorous offspring. Understanding goat mineral requirements during kidding season is not optional. […]
Wintering Goats: Preparing Your Herd for Cold Weather
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, […]
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 […]
Why is Testing Moisture in Hay Important?
Time to make hay! Or perhaps you are getting ready to store your hay. Your geographic location can determine what phase of hay production you are in. Regardless, it’s important to ensure you are testing moisture in hay. At BioZyme®, we focus on animal health and nutrition for all animals. We know that several species, […]
