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Ask The Vet / Ask The Nutritionist
“We see sporadic outbreaks of ringworm in our livestock and can’t seem to get rid of it. What exactly causes ringworm and how can we prevent it?” -Puzzled in Pennsylvania There are many producers across the nation who experience bouts of ringworm and struggle to get rid of it. Ringworm is caused by a contagious…
Keep Calves Off The Temperature Roller Coaster
Click here to view as a pdf: Keep Calves Off The Temperature Roller Coaster By Ryan Leiterman, D.V.M. Spring and fall weather conditions often present calf raisers with the challenge of fluctuating temperatures. The rapid and ongoing transition from warm days to cold nights creates a temperature roller coaster that can increase calfhood respiratory disease…
Reducing Feed Waste Can Return Big $
Click here to view as a pdf: Reducing Feed Waste Can Return Big Dollars By Teresa Marker, B.S. Farmers are always looking for ways to improve their bottom line. One aspect that can easily be overlooked is feed loss due to issues in fermentation, storage, feedout or bunk management. This article provides ideas to help…
Vitamins And Minerals Are Key For Optimum Livestock Performance
Click here to view as a pdf: Vitamins And Minerals Are Key For Optimum Livestock Performance By Jessica Getschel, B.S. The conversations between producers and nutritionists regarding livestock mineral intake generally focus on two areas: 1) What mineral blend will most efficiently balance the dietary and performance needs of the animals and 2) How that…
Pre-Engineered Tube Ventilation Systems
Click here to view as a pdf: Pre-Engineered Tube Ventilation Systems By Ryan Leiterman, D.V.M. What are the benefits of a pre-engineered positive pressure tube system? Crystal Creek® is now handling pre-engineered tube systems. These duct systems have reduced set up and production time, lower material waste and use bulk shipments for lower freight costs;…
Dairy Goats Benefit From High Quality Nutrition
Click here to view as a pdf: Dairy Goats Benefit From High Quality Nutrition By Dan Leiterman Goats are competent browsers, which leads to the misconception that goats can eat and thrive on almost anything. In reality, because goats have a shorter digestive system relative to their body size, food is not retained as long.…
Understanding Biofilms In Agriculture
Click here to view as a pdf: Understanding Biofilms In Agriculture1 By Jessica Dercks, B.S. In agriculture today, sanitation technique and protocol implementation have become more important than ever before. An increased awareness of health benefits gained from a clean environment has stimulated a higher standard of cleaning expectations. Many producers not only strive to…
Hygiene Protocols For Successful Calf Raising
Click here to view as a pdf: Hygiene Protocols For Successful Calf Raising By Erik Brettingen, B.S. Every calf raiser knows that keeping calves healthy is neither simple nor easy. When a calf’s exposure to pathogens “outweighs” its immune resources, the results are clinical illness. One of the keys to keeping calves healthy is reducing…
FLAP DUCT: The Industry’s Most Versatile Calf Barn Ventilation System
Click here to view as a pdf: FLAP DUCT: The Industry’s Most Versatile Calf Barn Ventilation System By Ryan Leiterman, D.V.M.
Getting The Most Out Of Your Feedstuffs
Click here to view as a pdf: Getting The Most Out Of Your Feedstuffs By Teresa Marker, B.S. Dairy producers spend a lot of time, energy and money to grow, harvest and store quality feedstuffs that will be used to feed their livestock. Optimizing those feedstuffs by feeding a balanced ration will make the rumen…