Current Newsletter

PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF ARTHRITIS IN HORSES

Saturday, August 7, we will have guest speaker Carol Gillis, DVM, Ph.D., here to discuss the "prevention and Management of Arthritis in Horses." The event will start at 6 p.m. with dinner, followed by the discussion. Seating is limited to around 50, and we have 31 already signed up, so let us know soon, if you wish to be a part of this fine event!

Dr. Gillis specializes in equine ultrasound and sports medicine, and owns the Pan American Veterinary Corporation, which provides us with the Top Form and Supreme Top Form joint products. She was our customer for many years when she owned her own ranch in rural Vacaville. She now lives in South Carolina, so for many of you who already know her, this is your chance to say "hello!" For those of you who sign up, we are planning a special shopping promotion between the hours of 5 and 6 p.m., just prior to the event! Again, these specials will only be for the last hour of the day and only for those signed up for the event. Give us a call!

HOW DID THE HAY TURN OUT?

It did finally stop raining! So what happend with the hay? The three-way grain mix (oat, beardless barley and beardless wheat) turned out just fine! There is a good supply tucked safely away in the barns. There is also some nice staight oat hay available. By the time you read this newsletter we should be very close to third-cutting alfalfa. The alfalfa got a late start, but should be just fine!

The hay that got hit the hardest is the rye. We do have rye available that seems to feed o.k., however, it does not have the color it could have had if we weren't dealing with intermittent rainfail. We also have some #2 mountain grass ( a step below the premium hay) on sale for $9.99 a bale! There is nothing wrong with this hay, it just isn't as fancy as the #1 mountain grass. This might be a great deal for some of you!

LIVESTOCK AND PET FOOD SPECIALS

You will notice that this issue features many really good buys on several different pet foods. We are working hard to get the best deals for you! Farmers Feed also has some great promos listed (see below).

Let us know your thoughts on anything we can do to improve our service to you. Our staff prides itself in offering exceptional customer service. If we can do better, let us know!

Thanks a whole lot for your business!

Roland