Articles
Maternal Colostrum Management
Click here to view as a pdf: Maternal Colostrum Management By Kaylee Viney, Livestock Specialist Giving calves the best chance for a healthy and productive life starts with proper colostrum management. Calves that receive high quality colostrum obtain the passive immunity needed to protect them against disease. Properly managing colostrum will reduce calf treatment costs…
Crystal Creek®: A Family Business With A History Of Growth
From The Washburn County Economic Development Corporation June 16, 2016 Newsletter Click here to read as a pdf: June WCEDC 2016 Newsletter Crystal Creek®, a Spooner based agricultural company is expanding. A 32,500 sq. foot addition is being added to their existing warehouse to better serve the growing needs of their clients. This expansion is the…
Calves Enjoy Creature Comforts
By Lynn Grooms AGRI-VIEW April 7, 2016 lgrooms@madison.com Click here to read as a pdf: Calves Enjoy Creature Comforts UNION GROVE, Wis.-Fresh air, pasteurized milk and plenty of clean bedding….calves enjoy the creature comforts in a new calf barn at Mighty Grand Dairy LLC, owned by cousins Myron Daniels, Dave Daniels and Gene Weis. Finished…
Growth Feeds Crystal Creek’s Expansion
By Julie Hustvet jhustvet@spooneradvocate.com Spooner Advocate, June 16, 2016 Click here to read as a pdf: Growth Feeds Crystal Creek’s Expansion Spooner Advocate June 2016 SPOONER– “We built this way too big.” If past history is any indication, that may well be the thought as Dan, Jan, and Ryan Leiterman stand inside Crystal Creek’s newest warehouse…
Managing Mycotoxins In Feedstuffs: Mycotoxin Binder Strategies
Click here to view as a pdf: Managing Mycotoxins In Feedstuffs By Dan Leiterman Mycotoxins are highly poisonous compounds produced by molds that can grow on livestock feeds both in the field and in storage. Mycotoxins can seriously reduce production in livestock and can negatively affect the health of both livestock and humans alike. Stressful…
Evaluating Dry Matter Intake From Pastures
Click here to read as a pdf: Evaluating Dry Matter Intake From Pastures By Erik Brettingen, B.S. Many producers we work with at Crystal Creek® utilize pasture as a valuable feedstuff in their ration during the grazing season. Pasture is a cost effective feed that provides great nutrition, supports rumen microbes, promotes animal health,…
Increasing Herd Profitability Despite Low Milk Prices
Click here to view as a pdf: Increasing Profitability Despite Low Milk Prices By Teresa Marker, B.S. Milk prices fluctuate due to market supply and demand. When milk prices are low, producers find themselves evaluating their current herd status and profitability. Many producers start looking at ways to improve herd health or try to…
Crystal Advantage® = A Performance Advantage
Click here to view as a pdf: Crystal Advantage Equals A Performance Advantage By Kaylee Viney, Livestock Specialist Spring is one of the busiest seasons in the equine industry. From preparing for a competitive show season to conditioning horses for field work, we ask our equine athletes to perform with stamina and endurance every year. The…