Articles
The Skin: The Window to the Immune System
Click here to view as a pdf: The Skin The Window To The Immune System By Ryan Leiterman, D.V.M. Director of Technical Services The skin is the frontline defense mechanism for every animal and as a result, it is under constant challenges from toxins, infectious agents and physical stresses. It’s more than just a physical…
Crystal Creek® Paladin® Swine Program
Click here to view as a pdf: Crystal Creek® Paladin® Swine Program By Erik Brettingen, B.S. Crystal Creek® has a highly successful, comprehensive swine program that can help swine operations with their ever-changing needs. The Paldin® Swine Program includes ration balancing services, innovative products and veterinary consulting to help support the profitability of a swine…
Crystal Creek® Sponsors Spooner High Chapter of Skills USA
Crystal Creek® Natural recently provided a platinum sponsorship for the Spooner Chapter of the Skills USA program. This support provided opportunities for local high school students to learn various trade industry skills that will help ensure our nation has a strong workforce for its future. Crystal Creek® is proud to help Skills USA provide youth…
The Elegance and Wisdom of Simplicity: As Applied to Dairy Ruminant Nutrition
Click here to view as a pdf: The Elegance And Wisdom Of Simplicity By Dan Leiterman Preface: This is the first part of a two-part article addressing my thoughts about common sense strategies for dairy nutrition. Throughout the ages and in all walks of life, mankind has demonstrated a relentless and instinctive desire to learn,…
How to Effectively Manage High Somatic Cell Counts
Click here to view as a pdf: How To Effectively Manage High Somatic Cell Counts By Teresa Marker, B.S. Herd-wide high somatic cell count (HSCC) issues can negatively impact both milk quality and overall farm profitability. A recent study estimated that the cost of subclinical mastitis to the U.S. dairy industry exceeds $1 billion annually.…
Water Hygiene: How often Do You Think About It?
Click here to view as a pdf: Water Hygiene How Often Do You Think About It By Ryan Leiterman, D.V.M. Director of Technical Services Water is the most critical nutrient for all animals, but how often do people think about it? Would you drink out of your animal’s water trough? Research shows that poor water…
The Impact of Fly Pressure and the Importance of Fly Control
Click here to view as a pdf: The Impact Of Fly Pressure By Alex Austin, B.S. When winter is over and warm weather arrives, it is goodbye to plowing snow and dealing with frozen water and hello to green pasture and sunshine. The warmth of spring and summer can present new challenges with the hatching…
Made in WashCo: Crystal Creek®
Click here to view as a pdf: Washburn County Tourism Interview
Agri-Comfort Online Webinars
Agri-Comfort is hosting a number of online webinars you can attend/view to learn more about livestock comfort. To view their latest webinar on calf barn ventilation, “Let Them Breathe”, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXTRraM7AO4&t=2204s To subscribe to their channel for information on upcoming webinars, visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIFduZyRm60aIOB038Llwow