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Introducing Our Newly Formulated 38% Swift Start® Calf Pellet
Click here to view as a pdf: Introducing Our Newly Formulated 38% Swift Start® Calf Pellet By Carley Ciolkosz, B.S. Livestock Nutritionist Recently, the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) released their newest research regarding calf nutritional requirements. These updated nutrient requirements are the result of years of research and provide the most…
The Science Behind Wound Healing and the Topical Product Developed to Promote Healing: Prism™
Click here to view as a pdf: The Science Behind Wound Healing And The Topical Product Developed To Promote Healing: Prism™ By Ryan Leiterman, D.V.M. Wound healing is an important and complex process in which the body heals itself. It involves various parts of the immune system and is fascinating to learn about. This…
Crystal Creek® Now Offers 25/25 Calf Milk Replacer
Click here to view as a pdf: Crystal Creek® Now Offers 25/25 Calf Milk Replacer By Erik Brettingen, B.S. In calf nutrition, selecting the right milk replacer is one of the most critical decisions you make in the first weeks of life. Two high quality options that Crystal Creek® carry are the Swift Start® 25/25…
Electrolyte Use In Calves
Electrolytes are an important tool to use when supporting scouring and dehydrated calves. Scouring calves need the calories from milk feedings as well as the extra fluids and nutrition that electrolytes provide. Electrolytes should be fed between the normal milk feedings. Mixing milk and electrolytes together interferes with the clotting mechanism of the milk and…
The Importance of Monitoring Nutrition When Pasturing Pigs
Click here to view as a pdf: The Importance of Monitoring Nutrition When Pasturing Pigs By Darren Zimmerman, D.V.M. There has been a steady increase in the number of producers choosing to pasture pigs. The reasons can vary: cost of feed savings, aid in tilling soil, spreading manure. When considering if pasturing pigs…
Checking Forage Dry Matter: A Boring Magic Bullet
Click here to view as a pdf: Checking Forage Dry Matter: A Boring Magic Bullet By Erik Brettingen, B.S. In working with clients to continually improve performance and success on their dairies, conversation often turns toward looking for one ingredient or tweak, that “silver bullet”, that could be added to the ration to make more…
Common Questions About Ketosis
Click here to view as a pdf: Common Questions About Ketosis By Carley Ciolkosz, B.S. Livestock Nutritionist What is ketosis? What are the types of ketosis and how are they different? What are the options for treating cows if they do have ketosis? What preventative measures can be taken to ensure cows don’t get ketosis?…
Products To Always Have On Hand – Calf Toolbox
Click here to view as a pdf: Products To Always Have On Hand – Calf Toolbox By Alex Austin In my last article, I discussed the top three Crystal Creek® products to have on hand for adult dairy cattle. In this article I will focus on pre-weaned calves. When young calves first show signs of…
Milking Older Cows- Why Parity Matters
Click here to view as a pdf: Milking Older Cows- Why Parity Matters By Ryan Leiterman, D.V.M. In the world of dairy farming, the concept of parity—referring to the number of times a cow has calved—can be a crucial tool to optimize herd productivity. As cows age and go through multiple lactations, their productivity trends…