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