Two Minutes in June

Summer is here, and although fuel prices typically increase due to seasonal travels, they have been steadily on the rise all of 2022. As dealers, you are well aware of the freight fees and challenges associated with increased fuel prices. However, it is no time to despair. And it is definitely not time to let your customers cut back on their mineral inputs. 

John Jeffrey, BioZyme ® Beef Business Development Manager, offers an interesting perspective, as he spoke of a fuel comparison app he recently used to make sure he could find the best product available to optimize his fuel mileage before filling up. 

“Cows are like tractors or trucks. We want to get the best mileage and the most miles per gallon out of them, so we need to invest a little more up front to get the good stuff to them. Plan ahead for success and manage your herd or operation like you would your summer vacation and know where to get the best fuel along your trip,” he said. 

When input prices are at their highest is when the prebiotic Amaferm® offers the greatest value. Amaferm is designed to enhance digestibility by amplifying the nutrient supply for maximum performance. It is research-proven to increase intake, digestion and absorption. Therefore, adding Amaferm to the diet either directly or through one of the mineral programs BioZyme offers is a great way to help make sure that your livestock continue to perform to their highest. 

“Cutting input costs isn’t always the key to profitability. We sell pounds, and performance pays,” Jeffrey said. 

Bird Flu Numbers Slow Down 

Although the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has proven fatal to nearly 38 million birds in domestic flocks across the U.S. since early February, the USDA data suggest the threat is fading. A viral disease that spreads best in cold conditions, bird flu typically dissipates with the arrival of consistently warm weather. 

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