What’s the Difference Between Animal Feed and Supplements?
If you ask a number of farmers, you’ll find that the words “feed” and “supplement” frequently are used in the same way, yet they mean completely different things. This confusion is not only a matter of words, it could make a big difference in how well you are providing for your animals’ nutritional requirements, and […]
How Do I Know If My Cow Needs a Feed Supplement?
Cattle producers, whether on a single family cow or a commercial dairy farm with many cows, often ask themselves the question, How do I really know when a feed supplement is needed? Cows are unable to tell you directly when something is off, and the time that noticeable symptoms appear may be weeks or months […]
Why Veterinary Feed Supplements Are Essential for Modern Farming
Modern farming is quite different from what it was even half a century ago. Herds and flocks are larger, production goals are greater and there is less room for error when it comes to animal health and productivity. However, in this type of production using only the basic feed ration to provide the complete nutrition […]
Growth Promoters for Poultry: Benefits and Usage
Whether you are running a broiler farm to get your birds to grow quickly, or a layer farm with the aim of a consistent egg laying performance, growth performance is one of the largest factors that will determine profitability. Growth promoters have been a significant factor in improving the ability of birds to use feed […]
Veterinary Feed Supplements for Goat Farming
With the costs of feeding goats lower than cattle, their breeding rates quicker than cattle, and a strong market for goat products, goat farming has quietly become one of the most viable and profitable areas of livestock farming. However, the strength of the herd is only maintained if proper feed management is followed. Digestive systems […]
Common Mistakes to Avoid in Veterinary Contract Manufacturing
Veterinary contract manufacturing is an emerging trend for feed supplement companies, veterinary brands and start-ups seeking to expand their volume without taking the financial risk of constructing a plant. When done properly, it’s an efficient means of getting quality animal health and nutrition products to market quicker. It can cause lack of product consistency, regulatory […]
Top Nutritional Supplements for Dairy Farms
All three of these – milk yield, fertility and herd longevity – can be traced back to one common denominator: nutrition. However, with the best breed genetics and management, a dairy herd that is not receiving adequate mineral and vitamin balance and metabolic support will never reach its production potential. With the increased intensity of […]
How to Find International Buyers for Veterinary Products
There is a huge market out there in the world for veterinary feed supplements and animal health products that a domestic operation may not be able to supply at present, but locating the right buyer overseas can be the most difficult aspect of the business. The export transactions are different from home sales, the selling […]
Veterinary Softgel, Bolus, Powder and Liquid Manufacturing Explained
If you are involved in a dairy farm, or a poultry farm or a feed supplement manufacturer, you’ve seen the same active ingredient in four very different formats: softgel, bolus, powder, and liquid. This is not an advertising ploy. They are all made differently, absorbed differently and used for a different feeding situation. Knowing how […]
Top 5 Natural Immunity Boosters for Dairy Cattle
The productivity of any dairy farm depends on the immunity of its dairy cows. Sows with healthy, robust immune systems will better withstand disease and illness, be quicker to recover, achieve better productivity—producing more milk in better quality and better reproductive capacity, and also need less expensive veterinary management. However immunity is constantly challenged in […]