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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…
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…
Progressive Dairy Magazine Features Dr. Ryan Leiterman’s Article “4 Air Exchanges Per Hour: A History of Calf Barn Ventilation”
Dr. Ryan Leiterman recently contributed to Progressive Dairy Magazine with his article “4 Air Exchanges Per Hour: A History of Calf Barn Ventilation and an Industry That Is Slow To Change.” Click here to view in Progressive Dairy: https://www.progressivedairy.com/topics/calves-heifers/4-air-exchanges-per-hour-a-history-of-calf-barn-ventilation-and-an-industry-that-is-slow-to-change
Inoc-U-Lock™ : Preserving Forages And Protecting Your Hard Work
Click here to view as a pdf: Inoc-U-Lock: Preserving Forages And Protecting Your Hard Work By Teresa Marker, B.S. Feeding high-quality forage to livestock can help improve animal performance, health and producer profitability. Properly inoculating livestock feedstuffs with an inoculant that provides complete and controlled fermentation is key. The Crystal Creek® product Inoc-U-Lock™ provides many…
Four Air Exchanges Per Hour: A History Of Calf Barn Ventilation And An Industry That Is Slow To Change
Click here to view as a pdf: Four Air Exchanges Per Hour: A History Of Calf Barn Ventilation And An Industry That Is Slow To Change By Ryan Leiterman, D.V.M Director of Technical Services When discussing calf barn ventilation, invariably the topic of using four air exchanges per hour for cold weather ventilation will come…