Articles
Give Your Beef Calves A Strong Start
Click here to view as a pdf: Give Your Beef Calves A Strong Start By Erik Brettingen, B.S. The stress caused by weaning decreases a calf’s immune function and makes them more vulnerable to disease. For many years it has been common practice to give medicated feeds, pellets, or additives around the time of…
Winter Udder Care
Click here to view as a pdf: Winter Udder Care By Alex Austin, B.S. Udder care is important year-round, but the winter months can present their own specific set of challenges. Low temperatures and cold wind chills can be brutal on exposed skin. Preventative measures and proactive treatments can make all the difference in udder health.
Ask The Vet / Ask The Nutritionist
“We see sporadic outbreaks of ringworm in our livestock and can’t seem to get rid of it. What exactly causes ringworm and how can we prevent it?” -Puzzled in Pennsylvania There are many producers across the nation who experience bouts of ringworm and struggle to get rid of it. Ringworm is caused by a contagious…
Tune in to Dairy Radio Now
Bill Baker, host of Dairy Radio Now, recently interviewed Dr. Ryan Leiterman during the 2017 World Dairy Expo in Madison, WI. Dr. Leiterman shared new concepts in calf barn ventilation focusing on recent design advancements to achieve multi-season ventilation with one duct system. Crystal Creek® is pleased to announce that Dr. Leiterman will be featured…
Keep Calves Off The Temperature Roller Coaster
Click here to view as a pdf: Keep Calves Off The Temperature Roller Coaster By Ryan Leiterman, D.V.M. Spring and fall weather conditions often present calf raisers with the challenge of fluctuating temperatures. The rapid and ongoing transition from warm days to cold nights creates a temperature roller coaster that can increase calfhood respiratory disease…
Reducing Feed Waste Can Return Big $
Click here to view as a pdf: Reducing Feed Waste Can Return Big Dollars By Teresa Marker, B.S. Farmers are always looking for ways to improve their bottom line. One aspect that can easily be overlooked is feed loss due to issues in fermentation, storage, feedout or bunk management. This article provides ideas to help…
Give Your Dog An Advantage With Canine Health Forward
Click here to view as a pdf: Give Your Dog An Advantage With Canine Health Forward By Erik Brettingen, B.S. In the dog food world today, consumers are bombarded with countless dog food formulas all claiming to be the best for their dog. Many of these formulas are based on creative marketing plans that are…
Vitamins And Minerals Are Key For Optimum Livestock Performance
Click here to view as a pdf: Vitamins And Minerals Are Key For Optimum Livestock Performance By Jessica Getschel, B.S. The conversations between producers and nutritionists regarding livestock mineral intake generally focus on two areas: 1) What mineral blend will most efficiently balance the dietary and performance needs of the animals and 2) How that…
Crystal Creek Open House May 13th, 2017 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Come and help us celebrate 20 years in business! Join us Saturday, May 13th, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for food, prizes and tours of the building including our newly expanded warehouse. Our friendly staff will be on hand to answer questions and provide information on our products and services. We look forward…
Dr. Ryan Leiterman Contributes to Progressive Dairyman
Crystal Creek® is proud to present Dr. Ryan Leiterman’s recent articles published in the Progressive Dairyman Magazine. Progressive Dairyman will be featuring three of Dr. Leiterman’s articles on calf barn ventilation this year. Dr. Leiterman is the Director of Technical Services at Crystal Creek® and holds degrees in both veterinary medicine and agricultural engineering. ARTICLE…