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Mineral Nutrition: Advancements Over Time
Click here to view as a pdf: Mineral Nutrition: Advancements Over Time By Darren Zimmerman, D.V.M. The use of minerals in livestock feeds is constantly evolving. The English word mineral comes from the Latin word minerale, which means “to be mined from the earth”. The first livestock minerals were rocks mined from the earth, then…
The Science Behind Aloe’s Use In Livestock
Click here to view as a pdf: The Science Behind Aloe’s Use in Livestock By Ryan Leiterman, D.V.M. Director of Technical Services With the passing of the Veterinary Feed Directive in 2015, which requires a veterinary prescription for most antibiotics to be added into feed, many livestock producers have become interested in non-prescription alternatives to…
Working With Mother Nature…Heifer Maturity Matters
Click here to view as a pdf: Working With Mother Nature Heifer Maturity Matters By Dan Leiterman Not every seemingly good idea spawned with good intentions by dedicated professionals turns out to be an effective, practical solution. The case in point discussed here; What is the proper age for a dairy heifer to freshen at?…
The Virtue of Patience
Click here to view as a pdf: The Virtue of Patience By Darren Zimmerman, D.V.M. Dr. Darren Zimmerman has recently joined the Crystal Creek® team and is further advancing his veterinary skills through an additional knowledge of animal nutrition. Crystal Creek® is excited to be working with Dr. Zimmerman as he becomes more familiar with…
The ROI of Calf Barn Ventilation
Click here to view as a pdf: The ROI of Calf Barn Ventilation. By Alex Austin, B.S. One of the top expenses for a dairy is raising replacement heifers. Since it can take approximately two years before a heifer enters the milking herd, heifer raising is often viewed as a cost rather than an investment.…
An Interview: Bill Ciolkosz Discusses His Journey to Build a Quality Calf Barn
Click here to view as a pdf: An Interview Bill Ciolkosz Discusses His Journey to Build a Quality Calf Barn By Cassy Golburg, B.A. In the fall of 2021, Bill Ciolkosz added a new calf barn to his operation, along with a Crystal Creek® FLAP DUCT® calf barn ventilation system. Bill is a fourth-generation farmer…
Biologically Appropriate Calf Feeding
Click here to view as a pdf: Biologically Appropriate Calf Feeding By Erik Brettingen, B.S. The performance and production ability of a cow are determined by the quality of nutrition and health management they receive as a calf. Since calf raising is expensive, it is important to determine the most efficient and effective feeding method…
3 Common Calf Barn Ventilation Questions Answered
Click here to view as a pdf: 3 Common Calf Barn Ventilation Questions Answered By Ryan Leiterman, D.V.M Director of Technical Services I have been fascinated with calf barn ventilation for more than a decade; to the point where I have made its study the focus of much of my professional career. Calf raisers around…