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...
As fall gives way to winter, attention for many horse owners turns to nutritional management considerations for their horses. For owners living in the southern United States, there are some minor alterations. Whereas, for those...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...