Goat Gestation As genetics selection tools and reproduction traits advance, the ability to duplicate superior genetics has become easier through the use of advanced reproductive technologies. Although embryo transfer (E.T.) and artificial insemination (A.I.) are not quite as common in goats as they are in cattle and sheep, the technologies allow for the propagation of […]
Category: Goats
The DuraFerm® Guide to Goat Breeding
Goat Breeding At BioZyme, we know that reproduction is the key to profitability. If your livestock are not reproductively sound, your bucks will not breed or make semen, and your does will not breed. Several factors lead to successful goat breeding, and we want to be sure you are ready. Although we are not reproductive […]
Prevent Heat Stress in Goats
Spring and summer temperatures are not far away. With a mild winter and above-average temperatures, you will want to begin thinking about ways to keep your goat herd cool to help prevent heat stress in your goats. What is Heat Stress? Heat stress occurs when there is an imbalance between metabolic heat production inside the […]
Preparing for Successful Embryo Transfer in Goats
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 […]
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 […]