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Comparing Jumbo Cornish Cross and Red Rangers
Click here to view as a pdf: Field Trial Comparing Jumbo Cornish Cross and Red Rangers Using Crystal Creek® Broiler Feed By Ryan Leiterman, D.V.M. Raising meat chickens is an increasingly popular practice among homesteaders seeking greater food independence, control over production inputs, and fresher, more flavorful protein. This field trial compared the Jumbo Cornish…
Crystal Creek® Recommended Calf Weaning Protocols
Click here to view as a pdf: Crystal Creek® Recommended Calf Weaning Protocols By Carley Ciolkosz, B.S. Livestock Nutritionist Weaning is a crucial stage in a calf’s life. New research has shown that a slower, gradual weaning has led to healthier, thriftier calves with better weight gain and less health problems. Crystal Creek® encourages a…
Introducing Our Newly Formulated 38% Swift Start® Calf Pellet
Click here to view as a pdf: Introducing Our Newly Formulated 38% Swift Start® Calf Pellet By Carley Ciolkosz, B.S. Livestock Nutritionist Recently, the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) released their newest research regarding calf nutritional requirements. These updated nutrient requirements are the result of years of research and provide the most…
Crystal Creek® Now Offers 25/25 Calf Milk Replacer
Click here to view as a pdf: Crystal Creek® Now Offers 25/25 Calf Milk Replacer By Erik Brettingen, B.S. In calf nutrition, selecting the right milk replacer is one of the most critical decisions you make in the first weeks of life. Two high quality options that Crystal Creek® carry are the Swift Start® 25/25…
Electrolyte Use In Calves
Electrolytes are an important tool to use when supporting scouring and dehydrated calves. Scouring calves need the calories from milk feedings as well as the extra fluids and nutrition that electrolytes provide. Electrolytes should be fed between the normal milk feedings. Mixing milk and electrolytes together interferes with the clotting mechanism of the milk and…
Milking Older Cows- Why Parity Matters
Click here to view as a pdf: Milking Older Cows- Why Parity Matters By Ryan Leiterman, D.V.M. In the world of dairy farming, the concept of parity—referring to the number of times a cow has calved—can be a crucial tool to optimize herd productivity. As cows age and go through multiple lactations, their productivity trends…
What Our Inoc-U-Lock™ Line of Forage Inoculants Has To Offer For Your Farm
Click here to view as a pdf: What Our Inoc-U-Lock™ Line of Forage Inoculants Has To Offer For Your Farm By Carley Ciolkosz, B.S. Livestock Nutritionist One of the main goals on farms is for profitable livestock, and the foundation that profitable livestock rely on is feeding high quality forages. The need to feed high…
Ventilating Repurposed Structures For Calf Housing
Click here to view as a pdf: Ventilating Repurposed Structures For Calf Housing By Alex Austin Building a new calf raising facility is an expensive investment and not always an option. Converting an existing structure, whether it’s a pole shed or old stanchion barn, to house and raise calves can be a great option when…