cattle mineral with fly control

The Best Cattle Mineral with Fly Control 

Those pesky flies can really be a buzzkill when it comes to taking care of cattle. Flies cost the cattle business billions of dollars annually and impact the well-being of the herd.   Horn flies cost beef producers more than $2 billion annually, and face flies can contribute up to $150 million in yearly losses. House flies […]

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calf gel

Is All Calf Gel Created Equally? 

Cow-calf producers want the best start for their newborn calves. That’s why BioZyme® Inc. recently introduced VitaFerm® Sure Start Gel, specifically formulated for calves to support immune function and overall health during the critical post-birth period. Yes, there are other calf gels on the market. But, as leaders in animal health and nutrition, our goal […]

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cow milk yield

Increase Cow Milk Yield with Quality Nutrition

Calving time – it’s the most wonderful season for cattle producers when they finally see the outcomes of their breeding decisions. During the recent winter cold snap, negative windchills slammed the country. During a “typical” year, other challenges besides survival and frozen ears exist. Will a first-calf heifer need assistance? Will the calf nurse? Does […]

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Sure Start Gel

BioZyme® Launches VitaFerm® Sure Start Gel 

BioZyme’s mission is to provide an undeniable positive impact on the health and wellness of the animals it serves. Therefore, BioZyme and its staff continually research and create products to help animals and maximize efficiencies for producers. With our mission and commitment to care that comes full circle in mind, we are excited to introduce […]

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Feeding cattle in winter

Important Tips for Feeding Cattle in Winter 

Winter is upon us, and for cattle producers, the wind and precipitation can make feeding cattle a challenge. Add the fact that most herds calve this time of year, meaning that cows’ nutritional needs are at their highest. Feeding cattle in winter can become a real chore!   Feeding cattle in winter is critical to management, […]

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hay for cattle

Hay for Cattle is an Important Part of the Diet 

Hay for cattle plays a critical role in the diet, providing essential nutrients and a reliable feed source when pasture grasses are unavailable or insufficient. The importance of hay is especially evident when analyzed across the four seasons. Understanding how hay contributes to cattle nutrition year-round helps producers maintain healthy herds and ensure consistent production.  […]

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Protein for Cattle

Protein for Cattle: VitaFerm® Offers Options

Protein for cattle is essential, especially during critical times like winter when a majority of the cow herd is in late gestation. Furthermore, during the winter, forage quality often declines, and protein supplementation becomes crucial to ensure cattle can efficiently utilize available energy sources and maintain body condition. Cattle have specific nutritional needs that vary […]

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feeding cattle

A Guide to Feeding Cattle in Winter: the Importance of Protein Supplementation

Feeding cattle in the winter is critical to cattle management, especially in regions where forage quality declines significantly during colder months. Proper nutrition during this period ensures cattle health, productivity and reproductive performance. However, low-quality forage alone often cannot meet the nutritional demands of cattle during winter. In these circumstances, protein supplementation is essential to […]

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Cattle Drench Research

VitaFerm® Cattle Drench Research Proves Increased Health, Performance 

Stocker operators and backgrounders want their calves to get the best nutritional start possible. They often receive loads of calves. Sometimes those calves are from multiple locations, often transported hundreds of miles. Maybe they come from a livestock auction market, fresh weaned from their mamas. Early stress, such as weaning or hauling, can take a […]

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