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Crystal Creek® 17% Start To Finish™ Goat Pellets
Click here to view as a pdf: Crystal Creek® 17% Start To Finish™ Goat Pellets By Darren Zimmerman, D.V.M. More and more goat producers are raising animals with little to no land base. Hence they rely on purchased feedstuffs more than homegrown forages. Having high-quality pelleted feed allows these producers to raise their animals without…
Farmer Feature – Chad McCauley
Click here to view as a pdf: Farmer Feature – Chad McCauley Chad McCauley Reedsburg, WI Crystal Creek® recently sat down with Chad McCauley, a dairy goat farmer in Reedsburg, Wisconsin. He milks between 200-220 goats of different breeds such as La Mancha, Alpine and Nubian. Chad discussed his operation and life lessons he’s learned…
Dairy Goats: A Growing Industry
Click here to view as a pdf: Dairy Goats: A Growing Industry By Alex Austin, B.S. The dairy goat industry in the U.S. has grown significantly in the past 20 years. Between the growing trend of homesteading and producers looking to expand into more diverse markets, many are seeing the benefits goats bring with their…
Nutrient Deficiencies in Small Ruminants
Click here to view as a pdf: Nutrient Deficiencies in Small Ruminants By Alex Austin, B.S. A balanced diet is important for the health and productivity of all livestock. This article will discuss some of the more common nutrient deficiencies/imbalances in both sheep and goats. Minerals, specifically, are all connected and work together to keep…
How to Effectively Manage High Somatic Cell Counts
Click here to view as a pdf: How To Effectively Manage High Somatic Cell Counts By Teresa Marker, B.S. Herd-wide high somatic cell count (HSCC) issues can negatively impact both milk quality and overall farm profitability. A recent study estimated that the cost of subclinical mastitis to the U.S. dairy industry exceeds $1 billion annually.…
The Myth Of “All-In-One” Small Ruminant Feed And Mineral
Click here to view as a pdf: The Myth Of All In One Small Ruminant Feed And Mineral By Alex Austin, B.S. Sheep and goats are a completely different species. They have a different number of chromosomes; sheep have 54 and goats have 60. They have different feeding preferences; sheep prefer to graze on pasture,…
A New Generation Of Mycotoxin Technology
Click here to view as a pdf: A New Generation Of Mycotoxin Technology By Dan Leiterman In my April 2016 newsletter article “Managing Mycotoxins In Feedstuffs: Mycotoxin Binder Strategies“, I explained the significant negative effects mycotoxins have on livestock health and production. That article pointed out the previous challenges of inaccurate lab analysis of mycotoxins,…
Interpreting The Value Of A Livestock Mineral
Click here to view as a pdf: Interpreting The Value Of A Livestock Mineral Customer Favorite This article was originally published in the April 2012 Issue of the Crystal Creek® Newsletter By Dan Leiterman The goal of this article is to offer insight in determining the value of a livestock mineral. The value can be determined…
Crystal Creek® Foundation Grain Mix: Innovative Nutrition For All Livestock
Click here to view as a pdf: Crystal Creek Foundation Grain Mix By Alex Austin, B.S. Crystal Creek® is excited to offer an innovative approach to providing quality nutrition to your livestock. Crystal Creek® Foundation Grain Mix is a new product offering high grade grains resulting in excellent performance nutrition. Pairing Crystal Creek® Foundation Grain Mix…
Pregnancy Toxemia In Goats
Click here to view as a pdf: Pregnancy Toxemia In Goats By Teresa Marker, B.S. Farmers consistently look for ways to be more efficient with time, money and resources. Hidden profit thieves in dairy operations can have a tremendous impact on a farmer’s bottom line. One hidden profit thief in dairy goat operations is pregnancy toxemia.…