Show me someone who is looking for ways to save money; you will probably tell me to look in the mirror. Show me a teenager who is looking for some extra money while working on his science fair project, and I’ll show you Seth Dunivan. According to this Oklahoma eighth grader, saving extra money for […]
GFI 263: Understanding the Transition and How to Be Proactive
Every animal owner has a goal of keeping his or her animals as healthy as possible. Livestock producers and animal enthusiasts strive to keep their animals as healthy as possible, which will be even more important as new regulations are implemented in June that will transition common over the counter (OTC) antibiotics to prescription only. […]
What Would You Take To A Jackpot?
Simple Solutions to Take to Your Next Jackpot Depending on your location or what species you show, jackpot season is here or rapidly approaching. Jackpot shows are a great way to give your animals a warmup – get them out on the show road and give them the experience of getting out of your home […]
Give Pigs Additional Boost During Stressful Times
Stress will sneak up on you when it’s least expected. Typically, stress is accompanied by some type of sickness that leads to loss of appetite. That is never good when you are a pig breeder or feeder trying to grow your next show pig prospect or raise a finishing floor of young swine, where you […]
Keep Your Newborns Healthy with Vita Charge®
For livestock producers, there is nothing better than seeing newborns on your operation. Calving, lambing, kidding and farrowing are all the efforts of your well-planned genetic matings. You’ve provided the females with extra care and optimal nutrition while anxiously awaiting a new crop of progeny. A healthy crop of progeny is ultimately the goal for […]
Make Vita Charge® Part of Your Daily Routine
It seems simple to establish a routine with your livestock projects. You probably already have a regimen when it comes to feeding times and rations. Depending on the time of year and other activities, you should have time set aside for daily skin and hair care as well as exercise. Doesn’t it make sense to […]
Nutritional and Management Strategies During Weaning
Chris Cassady, Ph.D, Beef Technical Sales Manager, BioZyme® Inc. Weaning spring calves is in full force, which means new calves will soon be entering a stocker or feedlot operation. Cattle are creatures of habit; and any disruptions to their livelihood will induce stress and impact performance. Weaning represents a massive interruption to their daily routine […]
Feeding for Success: Vita Charge Products Ideal During Stress and Recovery
Just like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, biscuits and gravy, and chips with salsa, some things are just meant to go together. Another pair that goes together is Vita Charge® and antibiotics. Vita Charge is a fast-acting, multi-species livestock supplement for use during stressful times when livestock need protection or assistance in recovery. “Some people think about giving Vita Charge Cattle Drench when getting […]
American Rancher Episode Addresses Staying Profitable through Challenges
Little things can add up to big differences, especially when those differences are in your bottom line. That is the message shared by Steve Howard, Howard Ranches in Oklahoma. Howard Ranches along with Thaler Land and Livestock in Wyoming, will be featured on RFD- TV’s American Rancher in June, talking about how the Vita Charge® program […]