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A New Generation Of Mycotoxin Technology
Click here to view as a pdf: A New Generation Of Mycotoxin Technology By Dan Leiterman In my April 2016 newsletter article “Managing Mycotoxins In Feedstuffs: Mycotoxin Binder Strategies“, I explained the significant negative effects mycotoxins have on livestock health and production. That article pointed out the previous challenges of inaccurate lab analysis of mycotoxins,…
Milk Or Profit: A Case Study
Click here to view as a pdf: Milk Or Profit A Case Study By Erik Brettingen, B.S. Rolling herd average or milk production per cow are numbers commonly referred to when discussing the success of a dairy farm. Milk production is an easy number to identify but the actual profitability of an operation is a…
How To Determine The Value Of Whole Leaf Aloe Vera For Your Livestock
Click here to view as a pdf: How To Determine The Value Of Whole Leaf Aloe Vera For Your Livestock By Teresa Marker, B.S. Stress is defined as a state of strain from adverse or demanding conditions. Livestock can be stressed by many different factors: weaning, pen movement, dehorning, vaccinating, shipping, lactation, weather, flies, etc.…
Heat Stress In Poultry
Click here to view as a pdf: Heat Stress In Poultry By Stephanie Hutsko, PhD Simply put, heat stress occurs when a bird’s core temperature is higher than its thermoneutral zone (Figure 1). A thermoneutral zone is a temperature range in which an animal does not use any additional energy to maintain its normal core…
Maximizing Your Cover Crop Potential
Click here to view as a pdf: Maximizing Your Cover Crop Potential By Alex Austin, B.S There are many benefits of incorporating a cover crop into crop rotations. Clearly identifying crop needs and goals will aid in proper plant species selection. This article will discuss four basic goals of cover crops; protecting soil from erosion,…
Rethinking Drafts And Calves
Click here to view as a pdf: Rethinking Drafts And Calves By Ryan Leiterman, D.V.M. Drafts and pre-weaned calves: Rarely is a topic so misunderstood. Many calf raisers are uncomfortable with the topic of drafts on calves, regardless of the outside temperature. Most people believe that drafts are to be avoided at all costs. I…
Progressive Dairy Magazine Features “Calves and Bicycle Wheels” by Dr. Ryan Leiterman
Crystal Creek® is proud to announce that Dr. Ryan Leiterman’s recent article “Calves and Bicycle Wheels-A Systematic Approach to Troubleshooting Pre-weaned Calves“, has been published in the Progressive Dairy Magazine. This article discusses the evaluation of overall calf health. Break one spoke on a wheel, and the whole wheel collapses. Calves are no different. Every…
Thank a Farmer & Farm Facts- Where Crystal Creek Cares
Kevin & Nate Roske November 2022 Crystal Creek® Ventilation Products & Services Crystal Creek® Farm Facts October 2022 Dairy Goats Crystal Creek® Farm Facts September 2022 Poultry Crystal Creek® Farm Facts August 2022 Corn Silage Engebretsen Bros, LLC / Chris Engebretsen July 2022…
Crystal Creek® Expands Warehouse
Crystal Creek® is pleased to announce the expansion of our current warehouse and be a part of the dynamic growth taking place in NW Wisconsin. This construction project has provided over 100 jobs for skilled laborers and tradesman in our area. The estimated completion date of September 2016 will allow us to consolidate all of…
Ketosis Testing Options
Below is a chart of ketosis testing options. Click here to view as a pdf: Ketosis Testing Chart