Second in a Series based on 1980s Ads Featuring BioZyme® Founder “To get more out of this business than you put into it, stick to the basics.” Those were the wise words spoken by BioZyme® Inc. founder Larry Ehlert in a 1980s advertising series. As we start a new year, where everyone is thinking about […]
Keep the “Cow” Factory Running with Good Nutrition Powered by Amaferm®
“This is one of the most efficient factories on earth. And we can help you keep it that way.” That quote isn’t about an auto manufacturing plant. Or even a widget factory. It is about something we are all more familiar with – the cow. Even back in the middle part of the 20th century, […]
Amaferm® – A wise investment, not an extra cost
Chris Cassady, Ph.D., BioZyme® Inc., Beef Technical Sales Manager Profitability in beef production is dependent upon output revenue exceeding input costs. Elevated calf prices have pushed gross returns yet profit margins have shrunk due to the rising cost of production. A general rule of thumb is that at least 60% of your operational expenses are […]
Feed Additive Categories: What Exactly Do They Mean?
Feed Additive Categories: What Exactly Do They Mean? Chris Cassady, Ph.D., Beef Technical Sales Manager, BioZyme® Inc Global food demands continue to outpace available resources. Consequently, producers are continually asked to “do more with less” as urban sprawl, regulations and consumer concerns continue to add pressure to the agricultural industry. Animal performance is a major influence […]
Seedstock Producers Appreciate “Progress you can See”
Registered Angus producers Katie and Jason Jagels are focused on raising top quality genetics for the commercial cattle producer on the edge of the Nebraska Sandhills. However, they are just as passionate about being stewards of the land while building personal relationships with their customers and others in agriculture. “We like to say we are […]
Importance of a Year-Round Supplementation Program
Chris Cassady, PhD, Beef Technical Sales Manager, BioZyme® Inc., St. Joseph, MO Cow nutritional requirements fluctuate throughout the annual production cycle. For spring calving herds, most calves have been weaned and cows are in midgestation. Collectively, this current timepoint represents the lowest nutritional requirement for that cow. Available forage quality decreases at the same rate […]
Fall Breeding Nutritional Considerations
Chris Cassady, Ph.D., Beef Technical Sales Manager, BioZyme® Inc Beef production is vast and diverse and includes the type of calving season producers might choose to best fit their means and resources. The benefits of fall calving are numerous. It’s much easier to avoid heat stress during the breeding season, and since only 25% of […]
How Today’s Cow Nutrition Impacts Next Year’s Calf Crop
By Chris Cassady, Ph.D., BioZyme Inc. It’s well established that the nutritional requirements of cattle fluctuate throughout the year and depend on the production cycle of the cow. Although the nutritional cost for maintenance remains somewhat constant, there are many factors that influence these added nutritional “taxes.” Growing heifers have elevated needs to support their […]
How BioZyme Products are More than “Just a Mineral”
Cattle values are reaching all-time highs, but the cost of inputs have also paralleled. Producers make the initial financial commitment in their genetics, so it’s important to have every tool needed for long term success. The VitaFerm® and Gain Smart® lines of products are great investments in any cattle operation because they provide a precision […]
American Rancher: BioZyme Concept•Aid
Dec 7, 2020 Vitaferm® Concept•Aid® is a line of vitamin and mineral supplements for beef cattle formulated to promote effective, easy breeding when fed 60 days pre-calving through 60 days post-breeding. High concentrations of vitamin E and organic trace minerals, coupled with the Amaferm® advantage, supports quick repair of the reproductive tract and more energy […]
