Progressive Dairy Magazine Features Dr. Ryan Leiterman’s “Calfhood Pneumonia” Article
Click here to view as a pdf: Calfhood pneumonia- When is it related to ventilation and when is it something different
Biosecurity in Poultry
As the days become longer and temperatures increase, we can sense that spring is upon us. Spring brings us new opportunities and experiences. Many poultry enthusiasts are starting their own backyard flocks for the first time while others are introducing new birds to an existing flock. With these events, we would like to remind our poultry raisers of the importance of a good biosecurity protocol.
The key to preventing diseases, such as Newcastle disease, and maintaining a healthy flock of your own starts with good biosecurity practices. Contact Crystal Creek® today to learn more about how you can protect your birds from common pathogens and health risks.
Visit Crystal Creek at World Dairy Expo 2019
Visit Crystal Creek® at World Dairy Expo in Trade Center Booth # 893. October 1st through October 5th, 2019. Check here for a daily schedule of events: https://worlddairyexpo.com/pages/Daily-Schedule.php or stop by our office headquarters in Spooner, WI where you can pick up a brochure containing the daily schedule before the show. Expo provides an excellent opportunity to learn about new products, exciting developments in innovation, and network with existing and new industry professionals. Crystal Creek® will have nutrition and calf barn ventilation specialists on hand at their booth daily to answer your questions. We look forward to seeing you at World Dairy Expo 2019!
Dr. Ryan Leiterman Contributes to Progressive Dairy Magazine
Dr. Ryan Leiterman’s recent article “Drafts: A Calf’s Best Friend or Greatest Foe” has been published in the Progressive Dairy Magazine. 
This article addresses why drafts are traditionally thought of as a negative experience for calves and how they can be used to one’s advantage in certain situations. Read more here to learn what the pros and cons of drafts can be in calf barn ventilation.
Click here to view as a pdf: A calf’s best friend or greatest foe
Dr. Ryan Leiterman holds degrees in both Agricultural Engineering and Veterinary Medicine.
By Dr. Ryan Leiterman
Drafts and pre-weaned calves – rarely is a topic so misunderstood. Many calf raisers are uncomfortable with the topic of drafts on calves, regardless of the outside temperature. Most people believe drafts are to be avoided at all costs. I once heard of a veterinarian who would spark a lighter in a calf pen and if the flame flickered, even the slightest bit, would declare the presence of a dangerous draft. Contrary to popular belief, however, drafts on pre-weaned calves are not always a bad thing. In fact, in certain situations, they can even be beneficial.
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
4/2/2024: ASK THE VET: Dairy Milk Pricing Part 2
3/5/2024: ASK THE VET: Dairy Milk Pricing
2/7/2024: ASK THE VET: The Highs and Lows of Winter Temperatures
10/5/2023: ASK THE VET: Calves Are Amazing
8/7/2023: ASK THE VET: The Heat is On- Keep Calves Cool
5/4/2023: ASK THE VET: Mastitis Cases Expected To Rise During Summer Months
4/6/2023: ASK THE VET: The Skin Is A Window To The Immune System
3/2/2023: ASK THE VET: Strange Vet Visits
2/1/2023: ASK THE VET: Calf Friendly Feeding
1/5/2023: ASK THE VET: Feeding Young Calves More Frequently
12/09/2022: ASK THE VET: The Physiology of Feeding Calves
11/02/2022: ASK THE VET: Feeding Fiber Over Starch
10/06/2022: ASK THE VET: Dealing with High Corn Prices
9/07/2022: ASK THE VET: Calf Diarrhea: Two Causes, Two Strategies
8/03/2022: ASK THE VET: The Science Behind Heat Stress
7/06/2022: ASK THE VET: Keeping Cows Cool
6/01/2022: ASK THE VET: Taking Care of Man’s Best Friend
5/04/2022: ASK THE VET: Improving Rumen Microbial Growth
4/07/2022: ASK THE VET: Mixing Milk Replacer: A Daily Task
3/02/2022: ASK THE VET: Calf Feeding Programs Vary
2/02/2022: ASK THE VET: The Importance of Calf Milk Replacer
1/05/2022: ASK THE VET: Keeping Fans on During Winter
12/01/2021: ASK THE VET: Dairying in Northern Italy
11/03/2021: ASK THE VET: Tweaking the Dairy Ration
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
Progressive Dairyman Features Recent Article by Crystal Creek® Ventilation Specialist
Crystal Creek® is pleased to announce Jessica Getschel’s most recent calf barn ventilation article published in the Progressive Dairyman Magazine. Jessica is a livestock nutritionist and ventilation specialist at Crystal Creek® and holds a bachelor of science degree from University Wisconsin Madison in Dairy Science and Microbiology.
Click here to view as a pdf: Calf-barn-ventilation–Install-new-or-make-improvements_-0519CA_NOAds
North Central Ohio Dairy Grazing Conference
Dr. Ryan Leiterman will be speaking at the North Central Ohio Dairy Grazing Conference, Thursday, January 24th and Friday, January 25th in Mt. Hope, Ohio. Dr. Leiterman will be discussing transition cow management techniques on Thursday afternoon and tips for achieving more profitability with your dairy operation on Friday, January 25th. The conference is organized by the Small Farm Institute and the Conference fee includes Registration, Breaks/Vendor Show, Meals and Networking. This is an excellent opportunity to meet and learn with industry professionals and fellow grazing advocates.
Crystal Creek® Supports Washburn County Fair
Congratulations to 2018 Washburn County Junior Fair
Livestock Show and Sale Participants
Seller, Katie Crosby, with her steer shown with Dr. Ryan Leiterman from Crystal Creek® and Abby Zehm, Fairest of the Fair.
Seller, Byron Ripplinger, with his hog shown with Dr. Ryan Leiterman from Crystal Creek® and Abby Zehm, Fairest of the Fair.