Who we are…
Bio-Vet researches, manufactures and markets innovative direct fed microbial (probiotic) products.
Bio-Vet started in 1991 as a division of a larger animal nutrition company. In 1996, Bio-Vet was incorporated and has functioned as an independent entity ever since.
Products, research, marketing and sales are focused toward optimizing livestock health and productivity with nationwide product distribution.
Bio-Vet products are marketed through the practicing veterinary profession and production animal professionals.
In 1994 Bio-Vet received its first patent (U.S. Patent 5,310,555) for its capsule-in-a-capsule™ packaging technique for direct fed microbial, nutritional combinations. This innovative technique continues to be the marquis for Bio-Vet and all direct fed microbial, nutritional combination products. Bio-Vet now holds two patents for this critical packaging technique.
Today, Bio-Vet offers a complete line of products, including capsules, pastes, soluble powders, calf and cattle electrolytes and daily feed additives. Bio-Vet continues to
expand its product line, as new technology in the direct fed microbial industry becomes available. Bio-Vet products are used to create an entire direct fed microbial program for livestock.
Our Philosophy…
Bio-Vet offers a unique approach to animal production. The direct fed microbial / nutritional products in Bio-Vet’s program can help maximize digestive tract efficiency and homeostasis. Products are encouraged to be used as part of a complete management program for optimal benefits. The product line is diverse and versatile enough to fit into any existing program.
Bio-Vet products represent state of the art formulations and concepts in the probiotic industry. Products have been and will continue to be developed with quality and innovation in mind.
Bio-Vet’s marketing approach is to supply its products through veterinarians, animal health professionals, animal nutritionists and an educated supply network who can offer advice, solutions and programs for the many different problems animal producers encounter.
Products, marketing and packaging reflect Bio-Vet’s commitment to produce the most reliable, consistent nutritional / microbial supplements, paying particular attention to supplying countable, viable microbes to the producer at the time of use.
Our future…
Bio-Vet research will continue to:
- Improve product quality, explore formula benefits to animals, and study nutritional / microbial interrelationships which affect numerous products in addition to Bio-Vet’s.
- Support Bio-Vet’s patent claims for the capsule-in-a-capsule™ packaging system.
- Discover opportunities for application of new probiotic technology.
Some specific goals of Bio-Vet are to:
- Promote nutritional / microbial benefits for animals on a logical basis setting realistic performance expectations.
- Provide meaningful research data demonstrating product effectiveness.
- Help producers to better comply with changing policy such as the Quality Assurance Programs.
Bio-Vet's role in the probiotic industry is to:
- Be an industry leader by example.
- Support uniform methods of evaluating microbial claims.
- Promote credibility, respectability for the industry via research.
- Educate animal producers about probiotic use and product variation.
- Support more uniform labeling in accordance with the Uniform Feed Bill for all microbial products.
Our Management…
William A. Zimmer D.V.M.
President, Bio-Vet, Inc.
Dr. Zimmer is the President of Bio-Vet, Inc., of Blue Mounds, Wisconsin.
He is a 1988 graduate of The University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine. He spent 2 years in mixed animal practice, primarily working with dairy clients.
Dr. Zimmer left a successful mixed animal practice in 1990 to concentrate on animal nutrition and natural systems of animal production. While his current focus is on direct fed microbial systems for animals, he also has extensive knowledge in the interrelationship of animal health, nutrition and soil biological and fertility systems.
Since 1990, Dr. Zimmer has been staff veterinarian for Midwestern Bio-Ag, a biological and organic agricultural consulting company in the upper Midwest. His primary responsibilities with the company include farm consulting, product formulation, research and development. He also takes particular interest in high forage dairy rations, plant mineralization and the relationship of forage quality to soil fertility practices.
As Bio-Vet's President, Dr. Zimmer is involved with all aspects of the company. He specializes in development of direct fed microbial products, incorporating DFM's into farm programs, educating clients/animal producers on the proper use and expectations of probiotics and nutrition, and he researches the affects of DFM's on various production animal systems.
Education:
University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine: 1984-1988
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree: 1988
University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Agriculture and Life Sciences:
1981-1984
Professional Interests:
Research and development of biological and organic farming programs, natural animal rearing programs, non-drug production alternatives, animal nutrition alternatives, research and development of direct fed microbials, therapeutic nutrition and holistic medicine.
 Gary Grimsman
National Sales Director, Bio-Vet, Inc.
Gary Grimsman is National Sales Director for Bio-Vet. His previous positions included Senior Account Manager, Regional Representative. Gary has been with the company since 1998.
As National Sales Director, Gary is involved with all aspects of the company, specializing in sales of Bio-Vet’s packaged goods and direct fed microbial products. He manages Bio-Vet’s sales force and coordinates new territory development.
A native of Carroll, Iowa, Gary has been involved in the animal health and nutrition business his entire life. He worked for Carroll Veterinary Clinic and managed processing, nutrition consulting and vaccination work in major feedyards in west-central Iowa. Gary’s career experience includes the development and sale of his own line of calcium drenches for dairy cattle and representation of silage preservative products to improve silage quality.
 Bill Helwig
Marketing Director, Bio-Vet, Inc.
Mr. Helwig is Marketing Director of Bio-Vet, Inc., Blue Mounds, WI. Bill has been with the company since 1999.
Bill has over experience selling and marketing vaccines and other animal health products for livestock and pets to veterinarians, livestock producers, dealers and distributors.
Bill's prior experience includes tenure as Sr. Territory Manager, National Accounts Manager, and Product Manager. Prior company experience includes Norden Laboratories, SmithKline Beecham Animal Health, Pfizer Animal Health and Rhone Merieux. Early in his career Bill gained a background in dairy and swine nutrition as a District Representative for Central Soya.
As Marketing Director, Bill is involved with all aspects of the company. His primary responsibilities include managing national and international marketing activities for Bio-Vet, Inc. Bill develops promotional programs, sales literature and sales representative training programs that support the efforts of the Bio-Vet sales force. Bill also manages international business development.
Education:
University of Wisconsin - Platteville, College of Agriculture
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