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The Elegance and Wisdom of Simplicity: As Applied to Dairy Ruminant Nutrition (Part 2)

Click here to view as a pdf: The Elegance and Wisdom of Simplicity Part II

By Dan Leiterman

Preface: This is the second part of a two-part article addressing my thoughts about common sense strategies for dairy nutrition. The first article can be found at: https://crystalcreeknatural.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/The-Elegance-And-Wisdom-Of-Simplicity.pdf

The Important Role of Simplicity

In part 1 of this article (published in the April 2021 Crystal Creek® Newsletter), I talked about the important role of simplicity and how complex science needs to adhere to simple, basic and sound principles so information can be easily and efficiently applied with balance. If the concept of simplicity is not paramount, it is easy to lose perspective and forget what we have learned through decades of feeding animals. Simplicity also helps us deal with the overwhelming sea of data. Information that is consistent with simple principles will advance a cohesive and efficient strategy that helps us reach a sustainable goal.

Crystal Creek® Sponsors Spooner High Chapter of Skills USA

Crystal Creek® Natural recently provided a platinum sponsorship for the Spooner Chapter of the Skills USA program. This support provided opportunities for local high school students to learn various trade industry skills that will help ensure our nation has a strong workforce for its future. Crystal Creek® is proud to help Skills USA provide youth with the instruction and encouragement needed to reach their career goals. Students involved in this program created a video as a special thanks to Crystal Creek® Natural which can be viewed here:

Dairy Radio Now: “ASK THE VET”

Dr. Ryan Leiterman, Director of Technical Services for Crystal Creek®, is pleased to be a regular contributor to the Dairy Radio Now program with host, Bill Baker. Dr. Leiterman will speak on topics relevant to the dairy calf industry in a featured segment called “Ask the Vet“. Visit Dairy Radio Now at https://dairyradio.com/

This segment is heard on Dairy Radio Now the first Wednesday of every month.

EMAIL YOUR QUESTIONS TO askthevet@crystalcreeknatural.com

10/06/2021: ASK THE VET: Calf Care During Seasonal Changes

09/01/2021: ASK THE VET: Gleaning Information from Forage Fermentation Profiles

08/11/2021: ASK THE VET: Forage Program Begins with Fermentation Profile

07/07/2021: ASK THE VET: Home Grown Forage Digestibility

06/02/2021: ASK THE VET: Tweaking the Dairy Ration

05/06/2021: ASK THE VET: As the Skin Goes, the Immune System Goes

04/07/2021: ASK THE VET: Skin Condition Relates to the Immune System

3/02/2021: ASK THE VET: Keeping Water Safe and Clean

2/03/2021: ASK THE VET: Biofilm Awareness

1/06/2021: ASK THE VET: Understanding Winter Ventilation

12/03/2020: ASK THE VET: Minimizing the Risk of Ketosis

11/04/2020: ASK THE VET: Ketosis Testing & Treatment Options

10/07/2020: ASK THE VET: Testing for Ketosis

09/02/2020: ASK THE VET: Calf Diarrhea is Cause for Concern

08/04/2020: ASK THE VET: The Heat Is On

07/01/2020: ASK THE VET: Why Vaccines Fail-Part 2

06/03/2020: ASK THE VET: Knowing Your Calf Vaccines-Part 1

05/06/2020: ASK THE VET: Tips for Feeding Calves

04/01/2020: ASK THE VET: Biofilms in Agriculture

03/04/2020: ASK THE VET: Spring Cleaning with Results

02/05/2020: ASK THE VET: Feeding Young Calves

01/02/2020: Heat and Winter Barn Ventilation

12/4/19: Winter Barn Ventilation Tips

11/6/19: Don’t Limit Winter Barn Circulation

10/2/19: ‘Tis The Season to Control Air Flow

9/5/19: Six ‘Spokes’ to Calf Health

8/7/19: Beat the Heat with Proper Ventilation

7/3/19: Dairying in Russia

6/5/19: Observations From Europe

5/1/19: German Farming Practices

Thank a Farmer – Where Crystal Creek Cares

Billie Rezarch

October 2021

Canine Health Forward Nutrition Program

Josy Wood

September 2021

Crystal Creek® Equine Products and Services

Dan Leiterman, President and CEO

August 2021

Crystal Creek® Inoculant Program

Lorrie Meister, CVT, Livestock Specialist

July 2021

Crystal Creek® Heat Stress Products and Services

Alex Austin, B.S., Livestock Nutritionist

June 2021

Crystal Creek® Supporting Our Dairy Farmers

Erik Brettingen, B.S., Livestock Nutritionist

May 2021

Canine Health Forward Nutrition Program

Alex Austin, B.S., Livestock Nutritionist

April 2021

Crystal Creek® Poultry Products & Services

Dale Goss

March 2021

Crystal Creek® Poultry Products & Services

Crystal Creek Warehouse

February 2021

Crystal Creek® Shipping and Customer Service

Teresa Marker, B.S., Livestock Nutritionist

January 2021

Crystal Creek® Milk Production & Winter Udder Care

Lorrie Meister, CVT, Livestock Specialist

December 2020

Crystal Creek® Calf Products and Services

Sherry Arnold/Busse’s Barron Acres

November 2020

Crystal Creek® Calf Products and Services

Dr. Ryan Leiterman

Director of Technical Services

October 2020

Crystal Creek® ROI® Beef Nutrition Program

Dale Goss

September 2020

Crystal Creek® Beef, Swine & Poultry Products & Services

Lorrie Meister, CVT, Livestock Specialist

August 2020

Crystal Creek® Heat Stress Products and Services

Tasha Schleis/Schleis Farms, LLC

July 2020

Crystal Creek® Dairy & Calf Products and Services

Teresa Marker, B.S. , Livestock Nutritionist

June 2020

Crystal Creek® Supporting Our Dairy Farmers

Culver Family Farms

May 2020

Crystal Creek® Dairy & Calf Products and Services

Alex Austin, B.S., Livestock Nutritionist

April 2020

Crystal Creek® Poultry Products & Services

Tasha Schleis/Schleis Farms, LLC

March 2020

Crystal Creek® Ventilation Products & Services

Erik Brettingen, B.S., Livestock Nutritionist

February 2020

Canine Health Forward Nutrition Program

Casey O’Reilly / O’Reilly Organic Dairy

January 2020

Crystal Creek® Dairy & Calf Nutrition Products and Services

Lorrie Meister, CVT, Livestock Specialist

December 2019

Crystal Creek® Calf Products and Services

Ben O’Reilly / O’Reilly Shamrock Farms

November 2019

Crystal Creek® Dairy & Calf Nutrition Products and Services

Kayla Nelson, Livestock Specialist

October 2019

Crystal Creek® Sheep Mineral, Goat Mineral &

Foundation Grain Mix

Lauren Prine / Maple Grove Equine

September 2019

Crystal Creek® Equine Products and Services

Lorrie Meister, CVT, Livestock Specialist

August 2019

Crystal Creek® Heat Stress Products and Services

Kris Bauer

July 2019

Crystal Creek® Dairy Nutrition Products and Services

Teresa Marker, B.S. , Livestock Nutritionist