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We Can Help
Click here to view as a pdf: We Can Help By Teresa Marker, B.S. Many customers are aware of the high quality products Crystal Creek® offers, but may not be aware of the consulting services that are available. Crystal Creek® prides itself on having a professional and experienced technical support staff that are able to consult…
Ventilating A Retrofitted Stanchion Barn For Calves
Click here to view as a pdf: Ventilating A Retrofitted Stanchion Barn For Calves By Jessica Getschel, B.S. There’s nothing more picturesque than a dairy farm with a big red barn on a cobblestone foundation. Many of these barns, referred to as stanchion, tiestall or bank barns, were built decades ago and tell stories of families…
Recognizing The Need For Disinfection In Your Poultry Operation
Click here to view as a pdf: Recognizing The Need For Disinfection In Your Poultry Operation By Stephanie Hutsko, PhD Why do we need to have a disinfection plan in place when working with livestock, especially poultry? One word: pathogens. Pathogens are bacteria or viruses that, when exposure levels are high enough, can cause disease.…
Cold Weather Poultry Considerations
Click here to view as a pdf: Cold Weather Poultry Considerations With winter just around the corner, Crystal Creek® wants to make sure that you and your chickens are prepared. Here are some tips and tricks to ensure that your birds make it through the upcoming cold season with “flying colors”.
Pregnancy Toxemia In Goats
Click here to view as a pdf: Pregnancy Toxemia In Goats By Teresa Marker, B.S. Farmers consistently look for ways to be more efficient with time, money and resources. Hidden profit thieves in dairy operations can have a tremendous impact on a farmer’s bottom line. One hidden profit thief in dairy goat operations is pregnancy toxemia.…
Ask the Vet/Ask the Nutritionist
Click here to view as a pdf: Ask The Vet Ask The Nutritionist “There are times we need to drench our calves or adult cows but no one on the farm is comfortable performing this procedure. Are there any tips that could help us?” -Unsure in Iowa- There are many reasons for having to administer a…
Winter Tips For Livestock
Click here to view as a pdf: Winter Tips For Livestock With winter fast approaching, it is time to prepare your livestock for the upcoming cold season. The following tips can help maximize the performance of your animals this winter: Proper Feeding The main goal of feeding in the winter is to maintain body condition and,…
Cost vs. Value: Why Cheaper Is Not Always Better
Click here to view as a pdf: Cost Vs Value Why Cheaper Is Not Always Better By Erik Brettingen, B.S. With the large selection of products available to the farming community, knowing what is needed, what isn’t, and which product to buy can be difficult to sort out. Cost often plays a role in making the…
Calves, Cold Weather And Calories
Click here to view as a pdf: Calves Cold Weather And Calories By Alex Austin, B.S. It’s no secret that calves can be more prone to health issues when temperatures decrease. We know that proper bedding, calf jackets and avoiding drafts are all important in keeping calves warm in the winter. An often overlooked solution is…