Embryo Transfer in Goats Embryo transfer (E.T.) is an efficient tool for increasing genetic improvement within an animal species. More and more breeders are relying on embryo transfer in goats. Though many farms have their own programs, there are always ways to improve. So, what should you do to improve the outcomes of your protocols […]
Category: Goats
Lifetime Customer Sees Value in DuraFerm® Goat Tubs
When Jim McDade started his Boer goat operation eight years ago, he knew what kind of mineral he wanted to feed his does. It was the same mineral he fed 200 ewes for years. And before that, as a cattle rancher in Nebraska for 35 years, it was the same mineral he had used on […]
Tips for Grazing Sheep & Goats
Sheep and goats are natural grazers. In most areas grass and other forages are abundant, yet need managed, which is best done naturally through proper grazing. Land stewardship is really an example of “care that comes full circle,” as humans and animals take care of the land, while it provides feed and nutrients to the […]
Lessons Learned in a Livestock Lab
The world should be considered a classroom where daily learning takes place, as long as you seize the opportunities given to you. If you’re fortunate enough to study Animal Science at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, your labs might even extend into one of the farm units, where hands-on learning takes place for students. The […]
BioZyme Launches DuraFerm® Goat Concept•Aid® Protein Tub
You asked. We listened. The DuraFerm® Goat Concept•Aid® Protein Tub is the newest product in the DuraFerm line for goat producers looking to keep the Amaferm® advantage in their herd while increasing protein during the most critical production phases. The DuraFerm Goat Concept•Aid Protein Tub is a 20% natural protein tub that uses only the highest quality vitamins, minerals and organic trace minerals along with the […]
DuraFerm® Goat Concept•Aid® Protein Tubs
When it comes to breeding season every little bit of nutrition helps. That is why BioZyme®, makers of DuraFerm®, created the DuraFerm® Goat Concept•Aid® Protein Tub. This 50-pound tub offers the same nutritional value that many have come to expect in the DuraFerm® Goat Concept•Aid® loose mineral with the benefit of 20% added protein, ideal at breeding season. The DuraFerm® Goat Concept•Aid® Protein Tub offers a convenient […]
DuraFerm® Goat Concept•Aid®
More kids usually mean one thing – more mouths to feed. But when you’re talking more kids out of a productive goat herd, that means more goats to sell at marketing with more profit potential. If you’re looking for a way to increase your conception rates and get more kids on the ground while keeping your herd healthy, look […]
Tips from Veteran Goat Breeder on Keeping Does and Kids Healthy and Eating
Long-time Boer Goat breeder Janine Miller understands the importance of a good mineral program. She had been brand-loyal to one company for the nearly 15 years she’d been raising goats in south central Pennsylvania. That was until September 2017 when one ingredient in the DuraFerm® Goat Concept•Aid® caught her attention, she made the transition and […]
Mineral Program is the Best Investment for Livestock Producer
Paul Morgan takes his mineral program very seriously. And rightfully so. The Southern Indiana livestock producer has a lot invested in 2M Boer Goats, home to 60-70 donor does and approximately 250 recipients. “The cheapest money you will ever spend on your livestock is on a good mineral program,” Morgan said. “It is important to […]
How to 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. This fantastic ideas was sent to us by the Smith Family in Ohio and we thought it would be great to share it with you as well. James Smith, owner of […]
