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Successfully Managing Internal Parasites In Sheep
Click here to view as a pdf: Sucessfully Managing Internal Parasites In Sheep By Contributing Editor Julie Wadzinski, B.S. Internal parasite resistance is becoming a serious concern across sheep flocks worldwide. Recent research has focused on different methods to minimize the genetic adaptation of internal parasites to survive deworming treatments (anthelmintic resistance). It is important…
Providing A Clean Environment=Healthier Calves And Increased Profit
Click here to view as a pdf: Providing A Clean Environment Equals Healthier Calves By Lorrie Meister, CVT Livestock Specialist A clean environment is essential to successful calf raising. Housing, air quality and cleanliness of the surfaces the calf comes into contact with (hutches, panels, bottles, pails, feeders, etc.) all play a role in…
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…
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…
Effective Communication Leads to Success in Family Businesses
Click here to view as a pdf: Effective Communication Leads To Success In Family Business By Ryan Leiterman, D.V.M. Many farms are family businesses. Husbands and wives often work side by side with their children and their spouses. Running a business with family members can provide a very satisfying work environment with many benefits. Along…