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The Berrettini Feed team has curated a collection of articles designed to keep you informed about the latest news in animal feed and effective care for your beloved pets and livestock. Whether you’re looking for insights on nutrition, tips for maintaining animal health, or updates on the newest products available, our blog covers it. You’ll find a range of topics to enhance your knowledge and ensure the well-being of your animals. Dive in and explore our resources now to stay ahead in providing the best care for your animals!

OC Raw for Cats and Dogs. Available at your local Berrettini Feed Store in Ocala, FL.

Berrettini Feed Specialists Expands OC Raw Meals Line for Pets

Pet owners in Ocala, Florida, now have more options to keep their furry friends happy and healthy! Berrettini Feed Specialists has expanded its range of OC Raw Meals for dogs and cats, catering to pet...

How to Raise Free Range Chickens

Free-range or pasture-raised chickens require more care than simply setting them loose in your backyard. Even in a free-range environment, you still need to care for and nurture your chickens. Raising free-roaming chickens can be...

How to Properly Feed Orphan Foals

A young foal typically relies solely on the mare’s milk for all his nutritional needs. But what about when a foal is orphaned? Orphaned foals come with their own set of challenges – such as...

Goat Feed and Goat Grain 101: The Basics

Goats are a wonderful addition to any farm. They can help your homestead accomplish several goals – growing sustenance, creating profit, adding grazing diversity, achieving sustainability and even adding entertainment. They are also a cost efficient...

A Guide to Safe Transitioning and Spring Pasture Maintenance

Spring's arrival brings lush, green grass to once-dormant horse pastures. While horse owners and horses alike are excited to enjoy these fresh spring pastures, a well-timed and gradual transition is necessary to prevent potential health...

Horse Capital TV: Supporting the Horse Protection Association of Florida

Welcome to another episode of Horse Capital TV! This week, we’re shining a spotlight on Berrettini Feed Specialists and their personalized approach to equine nutrition. By utilizing Tribute Equine Nutrition horse feed, they help improve...

How Kalm 'N EZ pelleted feed and help with a Equine Metabolic Syndrome Diagnosis.

Understanding Your Horse’s Equine Metabolic Syndrome Diagnosis

Equine Metabolic Syndrome can confuse and scare many horse owners when their horse suddenly receives this diagnosis. Many horse owners also struggle to understand exactly what this syndrome involves. This article explains what Equine...

Treat your horse with Wholesome Blends® Horse Treats. Woman feeding horse treats.

Safe Treats for Your Horse

If you go to any feed or tack shop, you will find shelves full of horse treats, and it is rare for a horse owner to resist giving their horse an occasional treat. Uses of...

New Formulas of Tribute's top selling equine feeds.

Introducing Uptake Technology™: Maximizing Nutrition for Your Horse

As a dedicated horse owner, you carefully select what goes into your horse's feed bucket. Now, Tribute makes it even easier to ensure your horse gets the most out of every meal with **Uptake Technology™**—our...

Don’t Miss Berrettini Feed Specialists at the All for the Horses Expo! 🐎✨

Attention all horse owners, breeders, and equestrian enthusiasts—mark your calendars! Berrettini Feed Specialists will be attending the All for the Horses Expo at the World Equestrian Center (WEC) on February 15th and 16th, and we’d...

Foaling Season is Here!

Foaling Season is Here! Give Your Newborn Foals the Best Start 🐴✨ There’s nothing more exciting than welcoming a new foal into the world! Foaling season is a time of joy and anticipation, but it...

Tips and Tricks: How to Care for Goats in Cold Weather

As temperatures drop, winter preparation moves to the top of every herds(wo)man’s priority list. Ensuring your goats have adequate shelter and access to clean, fresh water is crucial during freezing temperatures. While goats are hardy...

Berrettini Feed Luis Sabino Gonçalves. Horse Capital TV Spotlight.

Horse Capital TV: Berrettini Feed Luis Sabino Gonçalves

Watch the Latest Edition of Horse Capital Television. This episode features the esteemed equestrian Luis Sabino Gonçalves, who discusses the significant role of feeds in his rigorous training and outstanding performance. Luis highlights the benefits...

What are the Differences Between Sheep and Goats?

It is easy to see the similarities between sheep and goats. They are both small ruminants and look similar to each other in size and weight. They can also have similar mannerisms and personalities. To the untrained eye,...

Maintaining Equine Joint Health

Horses are used in a variety of disciplines such as eventing, endurance riding, barrel racing and many others that put heavy strain on a horse’s joints. Because of this, joint health has become a major...

Trimming Your Goat’s Hooves. Goats in pasture.

Tips for Trimming Your Goat’s Hooves

Hoof trimming – one of the least favorite jobs to successfully raising goats, but one that is necessary. Without a doubt, hoof trimming is an acquired skill that takes quite a bit of practice to perfect....

What to Feed First: Hay or Grain?

We all want what is best for our horse and recognize that a huge component of supporting their health, wellness and performance is choosing the right feed to fit their individual needs. The good news...

Basics of Chicken Egg Incubation: What You Need To Know

Over the last couple of years, the affectionate term “chicken math” has been coined. This is a funny term created by chicken keepers, for chicken keepers. The answer/justification to the age-old question, “How many chickens do you...

Does My Horse Need a Senior Feed?

As horses age, their digestive tracts are not quite as efficient as they were when they were younger. Aged horses are likely to lose body condition. They also have difficulty chewing long stem forage, and...

Can Ducks Eat Chicken Feed?

Can ducks eat chicken feed? We receive this question quite frequently at Kalmbach Feeds®. The answer is yes, in most cases. Ducks do have some unique nutritional requirements, but most of those unique requirements are necessary while they are...

Managing Equine Metabolic Syndrome

Horses with Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) are characterized by insulin resistance, which is hyperinsulinemia (high insulin) with normal blood glucose concentrations. Often, but not always, these horses are overweight with fat pockets at the neck...

New Year’s Holiday Hours

Cheers to the New Year - Holiday Hours! Berrettini Feed Specialists two stores in Ocala, Florida, will have adjusted Holiday Hours. New Years Holiday Hours: New Year's Eve: (December 31, 2024): 8am-2pm New Year's Day...

Merry Christmas from Berrettini Feed Specialists

Merry Christmas From Berrettini Feed Specialsts

From all of us at Berrettini Feed Specialists, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! https://www.youtube.com/shorts/-6T6JsDRmtw

How to Feed Ewes Through Breeding, Pregnancy and Lactation

Raising sheep can be a very rewarding venture and there’s nothing quite like a barn full of lambs. There are a few things that every shepherd/ess needs to know before they dive into lambing. This article...

Understanding Mini and Potbellied Pigs

How to Decide if a Mini or Potbellied Pig is the Right Pet for You? If you are on the fence about getting a mini pig as your next pet, rule number one is to do...

Raising Show Rabbits: Optimizing Your Rabbits’ Condition

You are in the show ring with your rabbit. The judge has already narrowed your class down to five rabbits and one of them is yours. The judge walks up and down the line, handling each of...

A Guide to Properly Feeding Thoroughbreds

Properly Feeding Thoroughbreds is crucial to their health and performance. Here is a list of specific nutrient requirements for equine athletes: Energy Many Thoroughbreds in training require a significant amount of energy to sustain their...

Supplementing Vitamin E in the Winter

Let's discuss why vitamin E is an essential nutrient for horses. While many horse owners know Vitamin E is important, they may not understand exactly why it’s so essential. This is especially true in the...

Berrettini Feed Specialists stores in Ocala Florida are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28, 2024.

Closed Thanksgiving

Berrettini Feed Specialists will be closed on Thursday, November 28th, in observance of Thanksgiving. We hope you enjoy this special time with your family and friends, reflecting on all that we are thankful for. Normal...

Understanding Working Dogs: Breeds, Roles, and Nutritional Care

Working dogs are remarkable animals that serve various vital roles in society. From search and rescue operations to aiding individuals with disabilities, these dogs are more than just pets; they are invaluable partners. In this...

Seasonal Diet Changes for Horses

A horse’s dietary needs change throughout the year, depending on the season. These adjustments may be small tweaks for some horses, but for others, their winter and summer diets can look very different. In summer,...

A Feeding Guide for Pigs Throughout Their Life Stages

A Feeding Guide for Pigs can help you ensure your pigs are getting the nutition they need throughout their life stages. Are you toying around with the idea of getting pigs? Are you new to...

Integrating Horses and Chickens on Your Farm

Integrating Horses and Chickens is a common practice among farm owners, and it's no coincidence. Chickens are entertaining, low-maintenance, and full of personality. Beyond their charm, there are several benefits to having chickens on a...

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Berrettini Feed Specialists Expands OC Raw Meals Line for Pets

How to Raise Free Range Chickens

How to Properly Feed Orphan Foals

Goat Feed and Goat Grain 101: The Basics

A Guide to Safe Transitioning and Spring Pasture Maintenance

Horse Capital TV: Supporting the Horse Protection Association of Florida

Understanding Your Horse’s Equine Metabolic Syndrome Diagnosis

Safe Treats for Your Horse

Introducing Uptake Technology™: Maximizing Nutrition for Your Horse

Don’t Miss Berrettini Feed Specialists at the All for the Horses Expo! 🐎✨

Foaling Season is Here!

Tips and Tricks: How to Care for Goats in Cold Weather

Horse Capital TV: Berrettini Feed Luis Sabino Gonçalves

What are the Differences Between Sheep and Goats?

Maintaining Equine Joint Health

Tips for Trimming Your Goat’s Hooves

What to Feed First: Hay or Grain?

Basics of Chicken Egg Incubation: What You Need To Know

Does My Horse Need a Senior Feed?

Can Ducks Eat Chicken Feed?

Managing Equine Metabolic Syndrome

New Year’s Holiday Hours

Merry Christmas From Berrettini Feed Specialsts

How to Feed Ewes Through Breeding, Pregnancy and Lactation

Understanding Mini and Potbellied Pigs

Raising Show Rabbits: Optimizing Your Rabbits’ Condition

A Guide to Properly Feeding Thoroughbreds

Supplementing Vitamin E in the Winter

Closed Thanksgiving

Understanding Working Dogs: Breeds, Roles, and Nutritional Care

Seasonal Diet Changes for Horses

A Feeding Guide for Pigs Throughout Their Life Stages

Integrating Horses and Chickens on Your Farm

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