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 […]
How to Prepare Your Flock for Summer’s HEAT
With the predicted return of El Nino later this spring and into summer, meteorologists are predicting that temperatures are going to heat up even more than normal. Those extreme weather patterns can wreak havoc with your flock health, especially for those that breed their ewes in the summer. BioZyme® Inc. offers DuraFerm® Sheep Concept•Aid® HEAT®, […]
How to Get the Most from Your Genetic Potential with Quality Nutrition
Genetics are just part of the equation. As sheep and goat producers, you have likely studied long and hard to make breeding decisions, but when breeding time comes, you want to make sure those decisions stick. Get the added assurance you need that your flock and herd are in their optimum health with nutrition from […]
Feeding for Success: Mineral Program Maximizes Reproductive Potential
As a producer making an investment in future progeny, don’t you want to know that your ewes or does are getting the best nutrition to reach their highest reproductive potential? The investment into advanced reproductive technologies isn’t small, so have your females in the best shape possible with a nutritional supplement from the DuraFerm® line. DuraFerm is a […]
Tips for Winter Management of Sheep and Goats
The cold weather is enough to stress out all species of man and beast. But for sheep and goats, and especially those that lamb and kid in the cold winter months, extra management steps need to be taken to eliminate the stress on the flocks and herds. Although most sheep and goats will have thick coats of […]
Business Plan is First Step to Successful Sheep Enterprise
There’s no business like the show lamb business. But when getting into the sheep business, or any livestock enterprise, it is important to remember that it is indeed a business. Every successful business needs to start with two things: a business plan and a set of goals. Successful club lamb producer and third generation agribusinessman Tyson […]
Why is Protein Necessary in your Sheep and Goats’ Diet?
Protein or no protein? That is a popular question among sheep and goat breeders. Protein is arguably one of the more expensive nutrients in the diet, yet it is essential to the proper health and wellness of the flock and herd. Do you need protein year-round? Probably not. However, there are critical times in your ewes […]
A Guide to Scours During Lambing and Kidding
The arrival of babies should be one of the most anticipated times of the year. You’ve planned your matings, maintained the health and nutrition of the flock and herd and will be welcoming the arrival of new lambs and kids any day. Don’t let the excitement of lambing and kidding get dampened by scours! Although management practices have […]
Keeping your Sheep and Goats Healthy through the Fall
Fall is a busy time on the farm. Regardless of if you are lambing or kidding, weaning your summer-borns or preparing to market your animals, it is imperative to keep them feeling and looking their very best. The extra stress involved at various production stages along with temperature swings brought on by the fall, all make staying […]
Fighting What you can’t See: Internal Parasites in Sheep and Goats
Sometimes the biggest pests are those you can’t even see. This is true for sheep and goat producers who tackle the challenges of internal parasites within their flocks and herds each year. These parasites cause anemia and decreased appetite leading to lowered performance and even death. The common parasites producers should be aware of are […]
