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Benefits Of A High Quality Milk Replacer
Click here to view as a pdf: Benefits Of A High Quality Milk Replacer By Cassy Golburg, B.A. Choosing a milk replacer can seem daunting. There are a variety of things to consider including the type of ingredients, ingredient quality, and the way a milk replacer is processed. All of these can have a large…
Next Step In Calf Barn Ventilation: Computer-Based Airflow Simulations and 3D Modeling
Click here to view as a pdf: Next Step In Calf Barn Ventilation: Computer-Based Airflow Simulations and 3D Modeling By: Nele Leiterman, D.V.M. We are excited to share with you the new technologies and approaches Crystal Creek’s ventilation team is now utilizing in our ventilation projects. In this article, the software tools, which have…
Livestock Nutrition Fundamentals That Can Have Big Returns
Click here to view as a pdf: Livestock Nutrition Fundamentals That Can Have Big Returns By Dan Leiterman In any life endeavor it is critically important to get the fundamentals done right, or else the whole project is at risk, no matter how much added effort and resources are applied. This is true in any…
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 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…
Colostrum: More Than Just Antibodies
Click here to view as a pdf: Colostrum More Than Just Antibodies By Cassy Golburg, B.A. Livestock Specialist The benefits of colostrum in regards to antibodies are well known. Colostrum has many other qualities to offer including high-calorie content, valuable white blood cells and certain naturally occurring hormones. All of these components can have positive…
Dr. Ryan Leiterman Contributes to Progressive Dairy Magazine
Dr. Ryan Leiterman recently contributed to Progressive Dairy Magazine with his article “3 Common Calf Barn Ventilation Questions Answered.” Click here to view in Progressive Dairy Magazine: https://www.progressivedairy.com/topics/calves-heifers/3-common-calf-barn-ventilation-questions-answered Click here to view as a pdf: 3 common calf barn ventilation questions answered